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

50th KI Summer Games

June 20, 2019 7:02 PM • James Stuber

50th KI Alumni Reunion

January 21, 2019 7:02 AM • James Stuber

Annual Christmas Tournament

December 20, 2018 7:14 AM • James Stuber

Women's self defense course

December 20, 2018 7:03 AM • James Stuber

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 50th Anniversary commemorative tee-shirts

October 25, 2019 • Online Registration

50th KI National Weekend

November 08, 2019 7:00 PM • American Croatian Hall

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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