2025 Whistlekick Championship Martial Arts Tournament Keene, NH - Pre-Registration

Join us for the 2025 Whistlekick Championship, an exciting day of martial arts competition that celebrates excellence in the martial arts community.

This event is open to competitors of all martial arts styles, ages, and ranks, with divisions for forms and point sparring. AND a bonus, free, final competition to earn one of four Championship Title belts! (Adult and Youth, Black Belt and Under Black Belt) [more details on the championship rounds below]

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or stepping onto the mats for the first time, this tournament is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with martial artists from across the region.

Event Details

• Date & Location:
  September 27th, 2025
  Keene, NH – Keene Middle School, 167 Maple Ave, Keene, NH 03431
• Schedule:
• Doors Open & Registration/Check-In Starts: 7:00 am
• Referee and Scorekeeper Meetings: 8:15 am
• Opening Ceremonies: 8:30 am
• First Divisions Begin: 8:45 am
• Parking: Plenty of free parking right at the venue!
• Pricing: One price regardless of how many divisions you enter!
• $60 per person for pre-registration - ends 9/20/25 at 11:59 pm
• $70 at the door
• $5 pre-registration discount for wK Alliance school students - see your instructor for codes! Instructors: Please look out for the code by email 
• $10 pre-registration discount for pre-registered competitors who attended the Showdown in March. A special code is included in your email. 
• Pre-Registration BONUSES
• Fridays, from August 8 through September 12, we'll randomly select a pre-registered competitor to receive a prize. Announcements will be made on the Facebook Event, and winners can contact us to claim their prize before the next one is drawn.
• All you have to do is do the thing you were going to do anyway - grab your discounted pre-registration for The Championship.
  
• Competitors CAN win multiple drawings.
• The sooner you pre-register, the more drawings you'll be entered into!

1. No discounts will be applied after the purchase is made.
2. After your purchase, you'll receive instructions on how to complete the online competitor form. This form will require your order number, so please save this information for future reference.
   
3. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENT, THE COMPETITOR FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY.
4. Any questions or concerns, please email nick@whistlekick.com

 Please note: No refunds will be issued for any reason. 

Get Ready to Compete!
Don't miss this opportunity to test your skills, meet martial artists from diverse backgrounds, and celebrate the spirit of martial arts in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Registration covers all divisions.

Two Divisions:

• Forms (Empty Hand)
• Point Sparring (requires a mouthguard, closed-finger foam gloves, foam boots, and foam helmet. No boxing gloves, no Ringstar or similar boots. It can be any brand, but it looks like something this.  Male competitors must wear a groin cup.)
• This event will not include any divisions involving weapons.

Competitors are encouraged to compete in both divisions!

• Competitors who win two first places in their division will be eligible to compete in the grand Championship for each grand division mentioned below. Note that there will not be any inter-divisional sparring as part of the grand championships.
  • Junior Under Belt
  • Junior Black Belt
  • Adult Under Belt
  • Adult Black Belt
• Competitors who earn a single first place will still be eligible, but will need to work a bit harder through the championship competition.

Liability and Media Release:
By registering for this event, you agree to the following:

1. Release of Liability: By purchasing this registration, I release Whistlekick, LLC, its staff, Twin State Martial Arts, the event venue, attendees, media outlets, sponsors, participants, referees, and/or all affiliated parties from any liability, claims, or demands arising from participation in this event, planned and unplanned. I understand that participating in a martial arts event is, by nature, a potentially dangerous event. I understand that even proper participation by competent parties can result in injury or death. I assume full responsibility for anything that occurs before, during, or after the day of the event, known and unknown, for myself and anyone for whom I am legally permitted to take responsibility. I understand that, although medical staff are available, their availability and competence can vary. I will make no claim, financial or otherwise, against any party, including but not limited to those listed above.
2. Media Waiver: By attending, you grant permission for Whistlekick, LLC, to use photographs or videos taken during the tournament for promotional purposes.

Division Rules / FAQ:

• Point sparring is played to a first-to-three points rule, with no time limit. Black belt divisions are first to five points. Point-scoring targets include the front and sides of the torso, as well as the area covered by the helmet. Face contact is not considered a point, but controlled techniques showing that the strike could have made contact with the face are considered points.
• Forms are not assessed based on technical accuracy, as this is an open tournament.
• The Championship Belts will be awarded to the four remaining competitors after we complete multiple rounds of diverse, safe, exciting, and enjoyable martial arts challenges. These challenges extend beyond forms and point sparring, focusing on elements common to all martial arts, including focus, discipline, strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, and more. We will not disclose the full details of these challenges ahead of the competition, but we will provide further explanations of the rules as we finalize the details. Nothing like this has ever been done, so we're working hard to get it right.