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Heart of Texas Classic

A ProMac sport karate tournament sanctioned by NASKA

Date August 22, 2026
Venue Dallas North Renaissance Hotel
Sanctioned by ProMac & NASKA
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About the Tournament

The Heart of Texas Classic is one of Texas's premier sport karate events — a one-day showcase of forms, weapons, sparring, and team competition for competitors of every age and rank.

Hosted by ProMac and sanctioned by the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA), the tournament brings together martial artists from across the country to compete on the world's most respected sport karate circuit.

From first-time competitors in the underbelt divisions to elite black belts chasing NASKA points, the Heart of Texas Classic delivers a true championship experience — with seminars, team fighting, demos, and prizes throughout the event.

  • ProMac & NASKA sanctioned — earn points toward world rankings
  • Divisions for all ages, ranks, and skill levels
  • Free seminars for registered competitors
  • Team Fighting, Continuous Sparring, and Padded Sword
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Event Information

Date

August 22, 2026

Saturday — main competition day

Location

Dallas North Renaissance Hotel

Dallas, Texas

Sanctioning

ProMac & NASKA

North American Sport Karate Association

Registration Pricing

Early Bird
$75

First division

+$10 each additional event

Through June 6

Regular
$85

First division

+$15 each additional event

June 7 – August 6

Late
$90

First division

+$20 each additional event

August 7 – August 21

Door
$95

First division

+$25 each additional event

August 22 (day-of)

Register at MAT Action

Tournament Schedule

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Dallas North Renaissance Hotel. Session start times are listed below — ring assignments are posted on-site the morning of the event.

Friday, August 21 5:00 – 7:00 PM Early Registration Check-In
Saturday, August 22 7:15 AM Registration Check-In Opens
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Session Times

Session One 8:15 AM

  • Team Sync
  • Team Demo
  • Team Fighting

Session Two 8:30 AM

  • Continuous 14–17 / 18+
  • Open-Rank Sparring 14–17 / 18+

Session Three 9:00 AM

  • Traditional Challenge 14–17 / 18+
  • Traditional Challenge 13 & Under

Session Four 9:30 AM

  • Para Divisions
  • 18+ / 35+ All Ranks
  • 13 & Under Black Belts
  • 14–15 All Ranks
  • 16–17 All Ranks

Session Five 12:30 PM

  • Continuous 9 & Under
  • Open-Rank Sparring 9 & Under
  • Continuous 10–13
  • Open-Rank Sparring 10–13

Session Six 1:00 PM

  • 5 & Under All Ranks
  • 6 & 7 Underbelts
  • 8 & 9 Underbelts
  • 10–11 Underbelts
  • 12–13 Underbelts

Order of Events

Within each session, events run in this order:

  1. Para Divisions
  2. Creative Weapons
  3. Extreme Weapons
  4. Creative Forms
  5. Extreme Forms
  6. Traditional Weapons
  7. Traditional Forms
  8. Karate Flag
  9. Padded Sword
  10. Point Sparring
  11. Double Elimination Sparring

Schedule is subject to change. Check back before the event for the latest version.

Divisions

All competitors are placed in divisions by age and rank. The tournament offers a complete slate of forms, weapons, and sparring divisions.

Age Groups

  • 5 & Under
  • 6 — 7
  • 8 — 9
  • 10 — 11
  • 12 — 13
  • 14 — 15
  • 16 — 17
  • 18 — 34
  • 35 — 49
  • 50+

Rank Levels

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Black Belt
  • Para Divisions
  • Traditional Challenge

Featured Events

  • Traditional Forms & Weapons
  • Creative & Extreme Forms / Weapons
  • Point Sparring
  • Continuous / Open-Rank Sparring
  • Double Elimination Sparring
  • Team Fighting
  • Karate Flag & Padded Sword

The Venue

The 2026 Heart of Texas Classic will be held at the Dallas North Renaissance Hotel — a centrally-located host with on-site accommodations, restaurants, and ample event space for spectators and competitors.

Stay On-Site — Discounted Group Rate

A room block has been confirmed at the Dallas North Renaissance Hotel for tournament competitors and families. Book your room directly through the official Marriott reservation link below.

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Inside a HOTC Tournament

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Contact

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