The AAU Karate Tournaments are run efficiently, objectively & respectfully, worthy of the ‘traditional martial arts way’.  There are local, State, Regional & National tournaments.  The competitors must qualify to move up.  The officials are tested & rated to insure the best quality judging.  Sensei Tom O’Brien from the Ronin Martial Arts Club located in Suffern, NY (upstate NY) won gold medals in kata & kobudo at the last tournament held at Hawthorne HS in Hawthorne, NJ on 9/10/06.  If you want your kids to compete & get a fair shake, join the AAU.

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