Train with great people
Meet martial artists from across the region and beyond—different systems, different ranks, one shared community.
Martial Summit
The annual event for all martial artists
Martial Summit 2026
Four days of training, connection, education, and unforgettable experiences—built for martial artists of every style, rank, age, and background.
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Schedule releases, presenter announcements, hotel information, and the details that make planning your weekend easier.
Why Martial Summit exists
More in common than apart.
Martial Summit brings the community together in a respectful, ego-free environment where people can learn across style lines, build real relationships, and remember why they started training in the first place.
Expand what you know
Learn through physical sessions, classroom presentations, discussions, and perspectives you may not encounter at home.
Enjoy the experience
Martial Summit is serious about martial arts without taking itself too seriously. Expect energy, friendship, and fun.
What to expect
One event. A lot of ways to grow.
The schedule is built for students, instructors, school owners, families, and curious newcomers. Participate fully, observe, take notes, or mix all three.
- Physical training and classroom sessions from a wide range of martial arts disciplines
- Programming for children and adults, students and instructors
- School-owner and instructor networking, education, and mastermind discussions
- Activities for non-martial-arts family members and friends
- Never Settle Awards and Whistlekick Martial Arts League awards
Plan your weekend
Everything you need in one place.
Pre-register to speed up arrival and receive event bonuses, connect with the community online, apply to present, or reserve your hotel.
Attendees
Pre-Register for Martial Summit
Save time at arrival and receive the free attendee lanyard and available event bonuses.
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Community
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Follow announcements, share the event, and connect with other attendees before November.
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Presenters
Apply to Teach or Present
Bring your knowledge, experience, and perspective to the Martial Summit community.
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Lodging
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Stay close to the action at the Best Western Plus Keene Hotel.
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Know before you go
Martial Summit do’s and don’ts.
A few simple expectations help create the welcoming, useful, and respectful experience Martial Summit is known for.
Before You Roll In
- Pre-register when possible to save time and receive a free lanyard.
- Bring a notebook, water bottle, and extra uniform if you plan to train across multiple days.
- Plan when and where you will reconnect with friends or teammates.
Check In Like a Pro
- Stop at registration when you arrive; pre-registered attendees can move through quickly.
- Print the schedule at home or photograph a posted copy.
- Ask staff and volunteers when you need help.
- Saturday lunch passes are $12 and the location will be announced that morning.
Train, Learn, Repeat
- Be on time when possible. If late, enter quietly and make sure the presenter sees you before joining.
- Stay open-minded—experience does not eliminate the opportunity to learn.
- Take notes so you can retain and apply what you learn.
- Ask before filming or photographing presenters and attendees.
The Way of the Community
- Introduce yourself. Everyone is there because martial arts matter to them.
- Invite new people into conversations and training groups.
- Stay humble, kind, and willing to assume the best of others.
Fuel, Rest, and Recharge
- Eat, hydrate, and rest so you can get more from the weekend.
- Wash your hands often and help keep shared spaces healthy.
- Take breaks when needed. Watching can be valuable training too.
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Come train. Come learn. Come belong.
Martial Summit is what happens when martial artists choose connection over division and curiosity over ego. Join us in Keene.