USA Karate

10/14/2026

The competition is off and running at the World Karate Federation Cadet, Junior & U21 World Championships! Good luck Team USA!

You can watch all the action LIVE on World Karate Federation's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com//streams

10/13/2026

Team USA has arrived in Poland and gearing up for the World Karate Federation Cadet, Junior & U21 World Championships!

10/12/2026

🇺🇸 National Coach Spotlight: Sandy Scordo

With eight World medals and 16 European medals, Sandy Scordo brings world-class experience and a passion for coaching to Team USA’s Kata program.

Get to know Sandy, her journey from France to the USA, and her commitment to helping USA Kata reach the top of the world.

🔗 Read the full spotlight:

National Coaches SpotlightUSA Karate has a world-class National Coaching Staff, and one of the newest members of the Kata coaching program is Sandy Scordo. An accomplished international competitor and experienced coach, Sandy brings decades of experien...

10/09/2026

🥋 Your dojo. More benefits. A stronger year ahead!

Purchase your 2027 Club Membership today and enjoy the rest of 2026 at no additional cost!

From club visibility and athlete resources to exclusive discounts and event benefits, explore Bronze, Silver, and Gold options to find the best fit for your dojo.

👉 Compare the benefits and join today: https://www.usankf.org/club-membership

10/04/2026

Our friends at Positive Coaching Alliance are sharing some of their top resources for creating a positive sports experience!

Positive sports parenting starts with clarity. Whether you’re an athletic director, coach, or parent/caregiver, this guide can help establish clear roles, strengthen support for your team, and create an encouraging environment on and off the field.

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09/30/2026

Good luck to our U.S. athletes competing at Karate1 Series A in Salzburg, Austria, this week! 🇺🇸🥋
We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💪 🔴 ⚪ 🔵

09/28/2026

Our Junior Elite Female Kata Team put in the work in Chicago this weekend with Coach Mantilla! 👊

Thank you to Coach Kohn for opening his dojo to the team. Next up: Poland! Let’s go! 🇺🇸

09/22/2026

For the first time, USA Karate is bringing advanced female athletes together for Elite All-Women’s Training Camps, led entirely by women coaches. 🥋

Athletes ages 14 and older can train in New York, October 30–November 1, or California, November 13–15. Both camps are designed to elevate performance, build connections, and strengthen the path for women in karate.

Read the full article for camp details and registration information: https://www.usankf.org/news/2026/september/21/usa-karate-launches-women-s-elite-training-initiative

09/21/2026

Team USA closed out the Karate1 Youth League in Guadalajara with nine more medals today, including a podium sweep in U14 Female Kata! 🇺🇸

🥇 Salma Abu-Rahma - U14 Female Kumite -42 kg
🥇 Summer Zhuo - U14 Female Kata
🥈 Nina Kacic - U14 Female Kumite -47 kg
🥈 Claire Sun - U14 Female Kata
🥉 Andrew Cai - U14 Male Kata
🥉 Rianna Dukhande - U14 Female Kumite -47 kg
🥉 Nina Kacic - U14 Female Kata
🥉 Ryan Rodriguez - U14 Male Kumite -55 kg
🥉 Summer Zhuo - U14 Female Kumite -47 kg

Congratulations to all the athletes on a fantastic finish in Guadalajara! 👏🇺🇸

09/21/2026

🇺🇸 USA earned six medals yesterday, including a sweep of all four podium spots in Cadet Female Kata!

🥇 Natalie Goodwin – Cadet Female Kata
🥈 Amanda Duarte – Cadet Female Kata
🥈 Edmond Zhuo – Cadet Kumite Male -52 kg
🥉 Presley Allen – Cadet Kumite Female -54 kg
🥉 Chloe Paras – Cadet Female Kata
🥉 Lily Rashidi – Cadet Female Kata

Congratulations to all six athletes on an outstanding day of competition! 👏🇺🇸