Tournament Rules
Referee & Judge Registration:
Join us at the 2026 Kyokushin-kan America International Championships in Saint Augustine, Florida. We welcome all qualified referees and judges to participate in this prestigious event. Complimentary accommodations and transportation are provided to support your important role.
Complimentary Accommodations
- Friday, May 22, 2026
- Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Sunday, May 24, 2026
Referees and judges will receive three nights of complimentary hotel accommodations at a designated partner hotel Rooms are double occupancy with two referees per room. Shuttle service will be provided exclusively for referees and judges.
Note: Registration for complimentary accommodations closes on April 1, 2026.
Quality Inn St. Augustine Outlet Mall
Partner Hotel (Complimentary)
- Three nights complimentary for referees and judges (Check-in on Friday May 22, Check Out on Monday May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM)
- Special Karate group rate for (competitors, coaches, guests): $87.27 per night + tax (Double Occupancy)
- Cutoff Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 for (competitors, coaches, guests)
- Double occupancy (two referees per room)
- Shuttle transportation provided to/from tournament venue
- Convenient for referees traveling with teams (extra rooms available at good rates)
- Address: 2310 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Toll Free: +1 904-217-5016
- Website: choicehotels.com/florida/saint-augustine/quality-inn-hotels/flb23?mc=llgoxxpx
- Judges must register first or reach out to Shihan Azadani for free stay approval (Check in Friday May 22, Check out Monday May 25, 2026)
Renaissance St. Augustine World Golf Village Resort
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
- Exclusive Discounted Rate: $165 per night + tax
- Walking distance to tournament & seminar venue
- Full-service resort with golf, spa, fine dining, and more
- Address: 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida, USA, 32092
- Toll Free: +1-888-740-7020
- Registration deadline: April 21, 2026.
Be part of the official experience where the top delegation is staying.
Referees will automatically be placed at the partner hotel unless they request to stay at the official championship hotel under the special group rate.
For Teams & Competitors
Registration Deadlines
- April 1, 2026 → Last day to register for complimentary accommodations
- April 15, 2026 → Final deadline for referee/judge registrations (without accommodations)