
🔥 THE ONE & ONLY SUMMIT OPEN MARTIAL ARTS CHALLENGE RETURNS! 🔥
Mark your calendars — the 2026 Summit Open Martial Arts Challenge is coming back to Calgary!
📅 November 13–14, 2026
📍 Bishop O'Byrne High School Gymnasium
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of Traditional Sport Karate competition, sportsmanship, and high-level competition as athletes from across Canada come together to test their skills on the mats.
🥊 NEW for 2026!
⚡ Blitz Only Division – fast, explosive action!
⚔️ Clash Fighting Division – bring the intensity!
👥 NEW LOWER Team Division Pricing – because we want to see MORE teams competing, more teamwork, and more excitement on the floor!
📖 NEW for 2026: Updated Rules for Sportsmanship
At Summit, winning matters — but character matters more. We are raising the bar for athlete, coach, and spectator conduct to ensure a positive, respectful, and professional experience for everyone involved. Humble in victory. Respectful in defeat. Supportive always. Expect clear expectations, strong sportsmanship standards, and an event culture that reflects the very best of martial arts.
At Summit, we believe competition builds confidence, resilience, humility, and courage. Whether it’s your first tournament or your fiftieth, the Summit Open is designed to challenge athletes, build community, and create unforgettable moments.
Will YOU accept the challenge?
Mrs. & Master Morris
Summit Martial Arts
📧 info@summitmartialarts.ca
📷 Instagram: @summitmartialarts
📘 Facebook Tournament Page: Summit Open 2025
The Summit Open Martial Arts Challenge has become one of Alberta’s premier martial arts events for Fall, bringing together athletes from across Western Canada to showcase their skills in an atmosphere of respect, discipline, and friendly competition. Renowned for its high standards and strong sense of community, this is where talent shines and connections are built. We can't wait to see old friends and welcome new ones!!

Kelvin Loo
Jing Ying Martial Arts
Edmonton, AB

Thiago Vanegas
Summit Martial Arts
Calgary, Alberta

Ella Nishida
Capicio Zen Karate
Calgary, Alberta

Robert UnKauf
Arashi-do
Calgary, Alberta

Matteo Lukenchuk
Capicio Zen Karate
Calgary, Alberta

Kyle Craig
Cutting Edge Kung Fu
Calgary, Alberta

✅ Updated Rules for Sparring, Officials & Competition Floor
✅ NEW Point and Continuous approved gear.
✅ NEW Tick Scoring System for Forms
Be sure to have the proper gear for your division.
Full details will be available on Smoothcomp

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See you all on the mats!

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Open tournaments display the best talent in Alberta and give students the opportunity to appreciate other martial arts disciplines.
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Our programs build confidence, discipline, focus, and real self-defence skills in a positive and structured environment. Whether you are looking for a new activity for your child or training for yourself, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way.
✔ No experience necessary.
✔ Beginners are always welcome.
✔ Structured curriculum
✔ Consistent coaching
✔ Police vetted adult instructors
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