Welcome to the KIA

The Karate Institute of America is an open martial arts association that welcomes members from all different martial arts styles to participate in our tournaments and events. Centered in Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit MI, the KI has members and hosts tournaments and events throughout the Midwest.

Find a school near you
Kajukenpo Style	Tang Soo Do Style
Cleveland KI (OH)	Auburn Hills KI (MI)
Copper Country KI (MI)	Oakland County KI (MI)
Munson KI (OH)	Bloomfield Hills KI (MI)
	Macomb KI (MI)
	Oak Park KI (MI)
	Shelby KI (MI)
	Las Vegas KI (NV)

Please check out the different events and tournaments offered through the year and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!

Recent News

Annual Christmas Tournament

December 20, 2018 7:14 AM • Anonymous

Women's self defense course

December 20, 2018 7:03 AM • Anonymous

KI Points Tournament Cleveland KI

April 16, 2018 7:41 AM • Anonymous

KI National tournament

November 14, 2017 7:50 AM • Anonymous

Community service

Did you know, that besides our Make-a-wish support, that the Karate Institute of America frequently performs community service? KIA has been involved in training law enforcement officers as well as elementary school students. We are always looking for ways to promote martial arts and give back to the community.

49th KI Summer Games

Upcoming events

KIA 2019 Membership Renewal

January 31, 2019 • Online Registration

KIA Winter Points Tournament 2019

February 24, 2019 9:00 AM • Cleveland KI, 11500 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111

Prefer to mail in your Tournament registration?

Click the flyer image to download a form.

2019 Membership Renewal are due

Students are reminded that KIA memberships expired on 12/31/18. Renewing online is quick and easy.

Students with active memberships benefit with reduced rates on all KIA tournaments and events! As part of your KIA membership, members earn points in competition as part of the Annual Point Series.

Without a current membership, students will not be allowed to belt/stripe test. Additionally, non-member pricing will be in effect for all KIA points tournaments.

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