It is with great satisfaction, we invite martial artist, enthusiast, supporters, family, friends and associates to the 2014 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Friday and Saturday, September 12th & 13th at the Great Lakes Center in the Adoba Hotel, Dearborn, MI. br br We have spent a lot of time working as hard as we can to bring this event back to the metropolitan area. As most can recall this was one of the most prestigious martial arts tournaments in the country. br br Our goal is to provide a vehicle for all to come together in an atmosphere of camaraderie, integrity and good sportsmanship. Through our tournament, circuit, promoters, black belts and supporters we will provide our competitors, spectators and VIP's an opportunity to participate in an event guaranteed to excite and embellish the spirit of martial arts. br br This year’s event will feature; br • Team Forms br • Self-Defense br • Breaking br • Continuous Sparring br • 3 Person Team Sparring (Youth, Women and Men) br • Rugrats Team Sparring Challenge br The North American International Karate Championships is proud member of the NBL, Great Lakes Karate Circuit and NMAC. With the support of these tremendous organizations our tournament will be filled with tremendous talent and exciting demonstrations of many martial art styles. This year’s event will include the Spectacular Nighttime Extravaganza which will start at 7:30 pm sharp and will feature 11 Grand Championships. br br Grand Champion Divisions br Microsoft – Surface 2 Tablet to Youth Under Belt KataWeapons br Adult Under Belt KataWeapons br Microsoft – Surface 2 Tablet to JR Black Belt Traditional KataWeapons br Microsoft – Surface 2 Tablet to JR Black Belt Open KataWeapons br $250 ContemporaryTraditional Self-Defense br $500 Adult Black Belt Traditional KataWeapons br $250 Adult Black Belt Traditional KataWeapons Runner-up br $500 Adult Black Belt Open KataWeapons br $500 Women Black Belt Sparring br $250 Women Black Belt Sparring-Runner-up br $1000 Men Black Belt Sparring br $500 Men Black Belt Sparring-Runner-up br $250 Senior Men Black Belt Sparring br $125 Senior Men Black Belt Sparring-Runner-up br $600 3-Man Team Sparring br Must Compete Perform in Night Time Finals in Order to Win Any Grand Championship. We will be giving away over $4000 in Cash and prizes to the Grand Champions. This will be a spectacular event. We are looking forward to seeing you in Dearborn, MI.