AAU Competition Team

U.S. Budokai Karate participates in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Karate Program.  Competing in the Adirondack Association of Region 1 we have successfully fielded teams at the Association, Region and National levels.

We believe that students should periodically compete in tournaments as they provide excellent training motivation.  Tournaments also provide the adrenaline-fueled environment (under controlled duress) which simulates a real fight and therefore the perfect venue for testing ones skills.  Performing in kata, kumite or kobudo events are also excellent ways for a student to gauge his or her progress. 

For complete information on AAU Karate please visit
 http://www.aaukarate.org/

2008 Competition Team

March 2008 AAU Adirondack Association Championships - Team Budokai Results

April 2008 AAU Region 1 Championships - Team Budokai Results

July 2008 AAU National Championships - Team Budokai Results

May 2009 AAU Super Regionals - Team Budokai Results

How to prepare for the 2010 Season . . .

1. Register as an AAU athlete for 2009 - online registration at www.aausports.org

2. Obtain an AAU patch on a plain white Gi

3. Purchase the AAU vinyl Kumite gloves and foam face shield helmet (required for youth, Macho Warrior helmet is the mandatory helmet for youth.)

4. Attend pre-season events - training sessions, practice tournaments, etc.

5. Stay up to date on AAU Karate info at www.aaukarate.org

6. Please contact the dojo office should you have any questions! 

March 2009 Association Championship Results - Click Here to See!