GSKA is a family oriented tournament circuit. We look out for the safety of all our competitors. Our Staff and Judges are positive roll models for the young and up coming black belt martial artist.

The Golden State Karate Association holds a series of ten tournaments per year.  The tournaments begin in January and run through September capping off with a year end finally in October. The tournaments are held through out Northern California with the finals being in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Proceeds have benefited many non-profit organizations.

GSKA begins the tournaments with sparring first.  All Sparring is done except adult Black Belts.

Forms, Self Defense and Creative Breaking follows Sparring. Black Belt Forms are done towards the end of the tournament along with the Black Belt Sparring.

Registration times at the door are from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on the day of the tournament. Cash, money orders or cashiers checks only.  Pre-registration must be mailed and post marked 7 days before the tournament. Faxes must be in no later than 4 days before the tournament.  Personal check are not accepted. VISA or MASTERCARD, money orders,  cashiers check or cash is acceptable. Do not send cash in mail.  Entries mailed after deadline date may not be delivered in time for tournament.  Door prices will apply to late entries. Please call to confirm your entry by Wednesday morning before the tournament date. No faxes are accepted after Wednesday noon before the tournament. Please call to confirm you fax no later than 1:00 pm on that day.

Cost for Spectator………$10.00

6-12 yr…………………...$5.00

5 & under………………..Free

GSKA OFFICERS:

Robin Taberna Sr………… President/ Head Arbitrator

Janis Taberna……………...Tournament Director

Monique Oxford…………..Staff & Volunteer Coordinator

Andy Mello………………..Assistant Arbitrator/

Dustin Lowry, Derek Spencer, & Robin Taberna Jr.……………Staging

 GSKA ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

The GSKA has established an advisory committee made up

of several people who are dedicated to making the GSKA

the finest martial arts circuit in California.