RECAP: 2024 Karate North American Open

AAU and WUKF join forces for the 2024 North American Open in Las Vegas

AAU Karate’s National Team Represent in South Africa

The AAU Karate National Team traveled to South Africa for the 2024 WUKF South Africa National Championship & Afro-Asia Open

AAU President, Jo Mirza, Wins Humanitarian Award

AAU President, Jo Mirza, is receiving the Humanitarian Award from the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society for his efforts in improving Karate

Positive Coaching Alliance’s 2024 Coach of the Year Regional Winners

Nine AAU Coaches are in the running to be a National PCA Coach of the Year

RECAP: 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The AAU Junior Olympic Games took over Des Moines, Iowa this summer

PREVIEW: 2023 2nd AAU Karate Team Trials

The second of three AAU Karate Team Trials will be in West Palm Beach, on April 16

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Karate Team Trials

Athletes, coaches, and officials are on their way to Las Vegas for the first of three 2023 AAU Karate Team Trials

AAU Karate & Bujin.tv Partner

Great news! Bujin.tv is partnering with AAU Karate to give AAU members best value access to our massive online content catalog. 1000+ top class videos available now!

New Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) President Elected

J.B. (Jo) Mirza Becomes 49th President of the Oldest and Largest Amateur Sports Organization in the United States; Leads New AAU National Officer Group

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Karate Nationals

The 2022 AAU Karate National Championships will take place on June 28 through July 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Two AAU Events Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

48th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championship and 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism presented by Traveling Teams in Sports Destination Management.

Plant City’s Jordan Dyer represents United States at World Karate Championships

At just 14 years old, AAU member Dyer, earned a silver medal in her first competition on the world stage.

Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel Crowned 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award Co-Winners Presented by Eastbay

Biles and Dressel become third ever co-winners of the top amateur athlete award presented during the NBA Orlando Magic game.

Olympic Gold Medalists Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top athlete have been narrowed to a panel of five (5) finalists for the 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Thirty-Eight Athletes Selected for Finalist Voting Round of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Olympians, gold medalists and national champions among star-studded line up of nominees. Public voting begins this week at www.aausullivan.org.

AAU Athletes Head to Serbia for the ISF World School Sport Games

AAU athletes are represented in the sports of karate and swimming

RECAP: 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games

After 11-days of tough competition, the 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games drew to a close in Houston, Texas on August 7, 2021. The event, which brought more than 15,000 participants to Houston, unified the sports creating the nation’s largest multi-sport event for youth in the United States.

PREVIEW: More Than 15,000 Participants Head to Houston, Texas for the 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games

Athletes from around the nation are expected to compete in the largest multi-sport event in the country; 11-day competition has brought more than $50 million to previous host cities since 2010.

Plant City’s Karate Students Set Eyes On National Championships

Chris Welbon, AAU Karate member, and his competitive karate students must now pivot from a successful Florida tournament as they prepare for AAU National Championships in July

AAU Signs Exclusively to Connect Sports

Want to Meet With AAU at an Industry Event in 2021? You’ll Have to Attend Connect Sports.

Not AAU: Oakland Basketball Game Incorrectly Labeled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on May 1st, in which an incident occurred between two players at the Soldiertown Gym in Oakland, California, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

AAU President Named to Sports Hall of Fame

Jennings "Rusty" Buchanan Named to 2021 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Class for his many contributions and lasting impact on the sports landscape in Brevard County Florida area.

Several AAU Members among National Winners Announced for PCA's 2021 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap

Winners for PCA's National Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap were recently chosen from hundreds of nominations. Five of those winners have also gave their time and dedication to coaching with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

AAU President & CEO Passes

Dr. Roger J. Goudy dedicated his life to serving youth through sports and education

AAU Supports Bright Path Strong Petition to Amend Thorpe Records

Amateur Athletic Union, Bright Path Strong, and the Thorpe Family seek to restore Jim Thorpe’s Olympic legacy

UPDATE: 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Event moving from Hampton Roads, VA to a to-be-determined location

AAU James E. Sullivan Award Presented by Eastbay to be Announced Virtually on Wednesday, April 29

For the first time in its 90-year history, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award will be presented virtually.

Update - 2020 AAU Karate Nationals

Dear Friends I hope that you and your family are all staying healthy and safe. It is important that you continue to train and stay connected......

Olympic Hopefuls and National Champions Named as Finalists for 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top amateur athlete have been narrowed to a panel of ten finalists for the 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Beyond the Dojo: Cameron Kennedy

For nine year-old Cameron Kennedy, breaking his leg on a playground was difficult as it took him away from competing and practicing his favorite sport, karate.

Thirty-three Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The best in amateur athletics will be put to a public vote this week as the AAU announces the semifinalists for the historic 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Georgia AAU Makes Charitable Donations In Local Community

The district chairs and officers of Georgia AAU have made a collective donation of $500 each for a total of $6,000 to a deserving charity of their choosing under the AAU Cares program.

AAU-Baden Partnership Brings Energy, Innovation and a Cool New Ball to the Game

AAU has teamed up with Baden to offer their athletes world-class volleyballs and top-quality equipment.

Exciting New with AAU Karate Club Program

AAU/USA Karate National Committee J. B. Mirza, AAU Karate National Chair     Dear AAU Karate Club,   On behalf of the AAU National Karate Committee I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year!    We also would like to thank each and every club.  As a National Committee, we ...

Congratulations Sensei Mirza - On His Recent Award

Congratulations to Sensei J.B. Mirza who has received a prestigious award from Sensei Patrick McCarthy of the IRKRS Organization.

AAU National Officer Jo Mirza Received Thomas La Puppet Carroll Award

AAU National Treasurer and long-time AAU Karate National Chair Jo Mirza was awarded the Thomas La Puppet Carroll Award for his outstanding contributions to Urban America through Karate-Do.

Meet the AAU Karate National Team

These five women are in Japan training and competing for the AAU Karate National Team.

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RECAP: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games is officially wrapped after 11 days of competition. This year, the games was the largest and most exciting yet. More than 15,000 participants traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina bringing friends, family, and tourists into the area.

UPDATE 2: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

AAU hit the three-quarter mark for the 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games. The second and third largest participation events came to a close after several days of intense competition. Baton Twirling, Field Hockey, Track and Field, Taekwondo, Basketball and Cornhole are still in the lineup for the final days of the Games.

UPDATE: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games are through their first three days of competition here in Greensboro, North Carolina. So far Powerlifting, Pickleball, Jump Rope and the All Sports Combine have completed their competition.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

More than 15,000 participants will travel to Greensboro beginning next week for the 53rd annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Karate National Championships

AAU Karate is set to host their AAU Karate National Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 2-6.

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and the Amateur Athletic Union is thrilled to encourage everyone to go play and #MoveInMay.

Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias presented with the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

Zaharias becomes third athlete honored for the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

ESPNW Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion Kathryn Plummer Crowned 89th AAU Sullivan Award Winner Presented by Eastbay

Plummer becomes second ever volleyball winner of top amateur athlete award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

Gold Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 89th AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardFinalists

National Fitness Foundation and AAU Announce Partnership

AAU to administer rebooted Presidential Youth Fitness Program; named first founding partner of National Youth Sports Fund.

Thirty Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete semi-finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardSemifinalists

2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Greensboro will host the 53rd annual Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games this Summer. The 10 day event is expected to draw an estimated 16,000 athletes across 20 sports.

Longtime AAU Karate Volunteer Receives Prestigious Award

Tony Butler, Jr. receives Capital Humanitarian Award for outstanding service in the Albany County-area

Habitat for Humanity for Hurricane Relief efforts after Hurricane Michael

The AAU strives to provide athletes with first-class athletic opportunities but, beyond the athletic surface, we strongly believe in instilling a sense of social responsibility in the more than 700,000 members nationwide with our AAU Cares initiative.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

The AAU celebrated the 33rd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

AAU Supports Efforts to End Human Trafficking

AAU Karate sends team to support Rahab’s Daughters’ mission to end human trafficking surrounding Super Bowl Sunday

Nominate an athlete for Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

Positive Coaching Alliance is now accepting applications from the Class of 2020 Student-Athletes for their Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

AAU Events Win Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

The 2018 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships named for third year in a row. The 52nd AAU Junior Olympic Games garner its second win.

Dr. Roger Goudy Re-elected as AAU President

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

Skate For Change at the 2018 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The AAU Junior Olympic Games has set a goal to donate 10,000 pairs of socks to local shelters.

18 AAU Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2018

Summertime is right around the corner and, with that, comes the bulk of AAU national championship season. Take a look at the 18 AAU events you are not going to want to miss in 2018.

Mr. J. B. Mirza Awarded Chicagoland Martial Arts Award

On Saturday, April 7, 2018 Mr. J. B. Mirza, our own AAU Karate National Chairman was awarded The 2018 Chicagoland Martial Arts Award.  This award was given on behalf of State Representative Al Riley and Dr. Cynthia Thompson.    Mr. Mirza was selected among a large and diverse group of individuals and the ...

Dr. Roger Goudy Named Among Orlando's Best CEOs

It takes a special individual to promote collaboration and propel companies to better innovation and profitability — but many Central Florida top executives, including AAU President/CEO Dr. Roger J. Goudy excel at that. This year, Dr. Goudy was chosen among 18 extraordinary ladies and gentlemen as one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2018 ...

Workout of the Month: Speed Ladder Drills

You can have all of the speed in the world, but if you can’t cut, pivot, stop, or change directions on a dime, that speed won’t do you any good. That is where speed ladders come in.

Meet AJ Cesar - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet AJ Cesar from Enso Shotokan Karate.

Meet Christine Conanan - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet Christine Conanan from Enso Shotokan Karate.

Meet Zachary Gin - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet Zachary Gin from Enso Shotokan Karate.

Meet J. J. Yu-Robinson - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet J.J. Yu-Robnison from Triangle\'s Best Karate.

Meet Brandon Ujimori - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet Brandon Ujimori from IKF-Sacramento.

Meet Izel Castillo - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet Izel Castillo from IKF-Sacramento.

Meet Heaven Jose - 1 of 7 Athletes Participating at the ISF High School Games In Morocco

Seven AAU Karate athletes were chosen to represent the United States on behalf of the AAU at the ISF High School Games in Morocco. In this article, meet Heaven Jose from MidWest Karate-Do in Illinois.

Olympic Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of AAU Sullivan Award Finalists

The title of top amateur athlete will be put to a vote this week, as eight elite athletes – Maia and Alex Shibutani, Angela Peavy, Annika Albrecht, Kelly Hunter, Joel Berry II, Kyle Snyder and Erin Finn – were announced today as finalists for the 88th AAU James E. Sullivan ...

Why a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship is Essential

Students do better academically when they know their parents support the teacher and school. The same is certainly true for sports. Here\'s how you can help establish a coach-parent partnership to help your athlete have the best possible experience.

Workout of the Month: 6 Great Kettleball Warm-Ups

Kettlebells are an essential workout tool today, and are super versatile. They’re easy to use for in-home or gym workouts and can be used to perform anything from normal barbell and dumbbell exercises to kettlebell specific movements.

Workout of the Month: Kneeling Exercises

Walk into a gym and you’ll notice a lot of the same thing: athletes standing, sitting, or lying on their backs while they are getting their bodies ready for 2018 AAU competition. But have you ever tried just kneeling?

AAU Karate Chair named president of UWK

ORLANDO, Fla (December 14, 2017) - Jo Mirza, AAU national treasurer and karate national chair, has been elected president of the United World Karate organization (UWK).

OPEN TEAM TRYOUTS TO THE ISF 2018 GYMNASIADE

​The Amateur Athletic Union of the US, Inc. has been named as the official representative to the International School Sports Federation (ISF).

Small AAU National Team Competes in Japan

Last week, AAU Karate sent a small team of four (4) athletes and one (1) coach to the 12th Seiji Nishimura Matsuri Friendship Karate-Di Championships in Fukuka, Japan. There were over 1,023 competitors in attendance from all over the world including teams from Malaysia Italy, France, and Nepal to name a few.

AAU SELECTED BY ISF TO REPRESENT USA

​The Amateur Athletic Union is proud to announce that it has been selected by the International School Sport Federation (ISF) to be the representative for the United States of America.

AAU Cares: AAU National Office Brings Clothes, Water and Non-Perishable Items to Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON, Texas (August 30, 2017) – National staff members from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will return to Houston, home of the 50th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2016, to bring more than 10,000 items of clothing, dozens of cases of bottled water and various non-perishable items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Our hearts ...

AAU Strongly Embraces Diversity and Equality

Since its beginnings in 1888, the AAU has been the industry leader and standard-bearer in the amateur sports marketplace. Sports For All, Forever is the organization’s motto: the AAU strives to offer participation opportunities to all, no matter an athlete’s race, age, color, gender or cultural background. 

Days 3-7 of the AAU Junior Olympic Games

DETROIT, Michigan (August 3, 2017) - The 51st AAU Junior Olympic Games have taken over the Detroit, Michigan area since the start of competition on July 27th. Thousands of athletes from across 45 states have traveled to Detroit, Mich. for the chance to capture a gold medal. Sports taking place today are  field hockey at ...

More Than 15,000 Participants Heads to Detroit for 18 Sports Competitions at the AAU Junior Olympic Games Beginning Next Week

More than 15,000 participants and 30,000 spectators will travel to metro Detroit later next week for the 51st annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States, and have brought more than $50 million in economic impact to the previous host cities since 2010.

RECAP: AAU KARATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Karate National Championships come to a close

NOMINATE A COACH FOR PCA DOUBLE-GOAL COACH AWARD

Written by:   AAU's partner since 2011, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) again is accepting nominations for its annual award honoring those coaches who exemplify the developing Better Athletes, Better People philosophy through positive coaching.  Be sure and nominate your coach today!         Nominations are now open for Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award! If ...

AAU KARATE TO HOST NEW NATIONAL TEAM CAMPS

Written by:   Letter from AAU Karate National Chair, J.B. Mirza to AAU Karate members Dear AAU Karate Club Member: The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States (AAU) applauds the inclusion of karate in the 2020 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympics have featured many AAU Champions and AAU ...

AAU KARATE TO HOST NEW NATIONAL TEAM CAMPS

Letter from AAU Karate National Chair, J.B. Mirza

AAU/USA KARATE TEAM COMPETED IN SLOVENIA

The AAU/USA Karate Team recently returned from Slovenia where 26 Athletes, 2 National Team Coaches and 3 AAU/USA International Certified Referees – where they took part in the United World Karate - 1st World Championships.   The World Championships were held at the Bonifika Arena from October 12th through the 19th in Koper, Slovenia.   During the ...

AROUND TOWN: LITH'S FOCUS MARTIAL ARTS

PUTS 8 ON NATIONAL KARATE TEAM

UNITED WORLD KARATE EVENT INFORMATION

1st United World Championships

RALEIGH TO HOST NATION’S TOP KARATE ATHLETES

Raleigh Convention Center site of 2015 AAU Karate

KARATE ATHLETE PARTICIPATES IN MULTIPLE SPORTS

Written by:   At the age of 7 years old, Mateo Nacu not only trains in Karate 5 days a week but also trains in gymnastics 4 days a week and participates in breakdancing at least once a week.   Mateo loves to compete and has been practicing Karate since he was 3 ...

MACCABI USA SEEKING JEWISH KARATE ATHLETES

for Pan American Maccabi Games

AAU KARATE NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTED

at 124th AAU National Convention

2014 AAU JOEL FERRELL AWARD WINNER – KARATE

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Karate is pleased to present Stephanie Hillyer and Matthew Hillyer with the 2014 Joel Ferrell Outstanding Performance Memorial Award. The Joel Ferrell Award is presented each year to an athlete who demonstrates outstanding athletic accomplishments and sportsmanship.  This year’s award was presented by Jo Mirza, the ...

RECAP – 2014 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES KARATE

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The Karate portion of the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games were during the last two days of 11 day event. More than 100 boys and girls, ranging from 6-17 years old, made the trip to Des Moines to compete for the gold medal. Several of the females ...

2014 AAU KARATE NATIONALS RECAP

Written by: Jennifer Miles   The 2014 AAU Karate National Championships, which took place the beginning of July in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida was a great success.  The event hosted numerous athletes, coaches and officials from all over the United States.  The event hosted three days of competition at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.  On ...

SOCIAL WORKER GETS A BELT OUT OF KARATE BENEFITS

Written by: House of Japan   Originally posted on www.houseofjapan.com  Those dark work loafers on the small shelf in Paul Sweetow’s karate studio nod to the other career honed under this fifth-degree black belt.  In his bare feet and bare hands, Sweetow is the sensei in his dojo, meaning “place of the way,” ...

KARATE ANNOUNCES 2013 JOEL FERRELL AWARD WINNERS

Written by: AAU Staff   Karate 2013 Joel Ferrell Award Winners Karate is pleased to present Jackie Mirza and Trevor Caudy with the 2013 Joel Ferrell Outstanding Performance Memorial Award. The Joel Ferrell Award is presented each year to an athlete who demonstrates outstanding athletic accomplishments and sportsmanship.  This year’s award was ...

2013 AAU KARATE TEAM TRIALS WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

Written by:   During the 2013 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Detroit, Michigan the AAU Karate National Committee hosted their annual AAU Karate Team Trials.    On Saturday, August 3rd athletes checked in at the COBO Convention Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan to participate in the 2013 AAU Karate Team Trials which was held ...

2007 AAU KARATE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

Written by: AAU Karate   The fourth annual scholarship was presented to two very deserving AAU Karate athletes during the AAU Karate National Championships Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, June 27th at Lawrence Joel Veteran's Memorial Annex building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.   AAU Karate Scholarships are awarded annually to a young man and ...

KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP HOSTED MORE THAN 2,000 ATHLETES

Written by: AAU Erika   July 10, 2007: The 2007Junior and Senior AAU Karate National Championships were held June 25th through June 30th in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.   >>Click here for photos.   _______________________________________________________   May 15, 2007: Winston-Salem, North Carolina will host more than 2,000 athletes from June 25th throughJune 30th for the AAU Junior and Senior Karate ...

FIRST EDITION - AAU KARATE NEWSLETTER

Written by: AAU Karate   A Message from the Editor   It's my pleasure to introduce the AAU Karate Newsletter. My hope is that we share our trials and successes both on a local, national, as well as international level.   >> Click Here for AAU Karate Newsletter   AAU has been fertile ground where many of us ...

2007 AAU KARATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Written by: AAU Karate   2007 AAU Karate National Championships Attention: AAU Karate Members The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Karate program has announced that the 2007 AAU Karate National Championships will take place, June 25th through June 30th in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Registration for Athletes, Coaches and Officials will take place on Monday, June 25th and Tuesday, ...

AAU KARATE JUNIOR & SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ABSOLUTE SUCCESS

 Written by: AAU Ivy   The AAU Karate National Championships took place June 26th through July 2nd in Miami, Florida at the Pharmed Arena on the campus of Florida International University.   The weeklong event hosted approximately 1,800 athletes from the age of 5 years old to senior adults in Kata, Kumite, and ...

2006 AAU KARATE HALL OF FAME AWARD WINNERS

Written by: AAU Ivy   Annually the AAU Karate National Committee gives out its Hall of Fame Awards at the AAU Karate National Championships.   This year the award was presented to the following recipient:   Man of the Year: Mark Pinner   Florida Coach of the Year: Linda Donner     Illinois Centurion of the Year: Kenny Inami   Illinois Junior ...

AAU KARATE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

Written by: AAU Ivy   The third annual scholarship was presented to two very deserving AAU Karate athletes during the AAU Karate National Championships Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, June 28th at Pharmed Arena on the campus of Florida International University. AAU Karate Scholarships are awarded annually to a young man and a ...

AAU KARATE JUNIOR & SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ABSOLUTE SUCCESS

Written by: AAU Ivy   The AAU Karate National Championships took place June 26th through July 2nd in Miami, Florida at the Pharmed Arena on the campus of Florida International University.   The weeklong event hosted approximately 1,800 athletes from the age of 5 years old to senior adults in Kata, Kumite, and ...

2006 AAU KARATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Written by: AAU Erika   Miami, Florida June 26 - July 1, 2006   The 2006 AAU Karate National Championship is quickly approaching and Karate fans across the nation are excitedly preparing for it. Set to take place June 26-July 1 in Miami, Florida, this AAU National Championship event promises to be spectacular.   Hosted by the Miami ...