We are a traditional karate-do club continuing the legacy of Master Hidetaka Nishiyama, and Sensei Robert Fusaro who started teaching on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus since 1967. 

Our goals are to provide an affordable and safe environment for club members to train in traditional karate-do, improve character, develop mind and body connection, be a part of a campus community, and have fun. Everyone is welcome to try by coming to any of our training sessions. The club provides opportunity for members to participate in mini training camps, weekend (3-day) training camps, tournaments and travel to participate in events host by the North Central Region, local dojo, or out of state university clubs, and National and International championships.

UMN Traditional Karate-do Tournament

Host by Traditional Karate-do Academy at UMN club

Date: November 8, 2025

Time: 10 am - 5 pm

Location: University Recreation and Wellness Center (room MP1&2)

Address: 123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis MN 55455

Registration: tka-at-umn.company.site/ 

Open to all traditional karate styles and affiliations

Registration deadline is Thursday 11-6-2025 by 5pm. Late Registration at the event is an additional $10 per competitor.

We are a non-contact traditional karate-do tournament. The events are judged by AAKF (American Amateur Karate Federation) certified and registered judges based on WTKF (World Traditional Karate-do Federation) rules. Kyu ranks will be using the Traditional Karate North Central Region of the AAKF tournament rules. READ TOURNAMENT RULES here