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2026 Calendar

Sparring dates, tournaments, camp, banquets and closings — everything in one place.

Season

Key dates

5AUG
Social

Pool Party

Family fun to kick off the season
Details
22AUG
Social

TinCaps Game

Lions Karate night at Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
Details
23AUG
Tournament

Fun in the Sun – Chanbara Tournament

Padded-sword tournament, all ages
Details
29AUG
Fundraiser

Chicken BBQ

Fundraiser dinner — carry-out available
Details
12SEP
Tournament

Back to School Brawl

Huntington YMCA
Details
3OCT
Tournament

Lions Karate Championship

Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse
Details
17OCT
Tournament

Webster's TKA Tournament

Circuit points event
Details
7NOV
Tournament

Tournament of Champions

Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne
Details
TBADEC
Banquet

Holiday Banquet

Family celebration & student awards
Details
2027FEB
Banquet

Formal Awards Banquet

Point circuit champions honored
Details
Sparring

Sparring dates

Every other Thursday & Friday. Bring full sparring gear and a mouth guard.

  • Sept 3 (no class Sept 4)
  • Sept 17 & 18
  • Oct 1 & 2
  • Oct 15 & 16
  • Oct 29 & 30
  • Nov 13 & 14
  • Dec 4 & 5
Earlier 2026 dates
  • Feb 13 & 14
  • Feb 27 & 28
  • Mar 13 & 14
  • Mar 27 & 28
  • Apr 24 & 25
  • May 8 & 9
  • May 22 & 23
  • June 5 & 6
  • June 19 & 20
  • July 10 & 11
  • July 31 & Aug 1
  • Aug 6 & 7
  • Aug 20 & 21
Weather closings: when Wawasee schools close due to weather, Lions Karate North Webster closes too (not for teacher days, fall break, or Christmas/summer break). Stay home, stay safe, and PRACTICE. Closings post on Facebook.