Get ready for the ultimate martial arts showdown of the year. The Full Contact Karate Festival 2026 is officially coming to Costa Rica. This massive sporting event will proudly take place on August 22 and 23. Passionate fans and eager fighters will quickly gather at the beautiful Centro Educativo Nueva Generación in San Rafael de Heredia.
Get Ready for A Weekend of High-Octane Action
This incredible festival brings together various contact disciplines. Spectators will witness intense bouts in Kata, Traditional Kyokushin, Shinken Shobu, and Low Kick. This event is highly significant because it welcomes two Japanese national champions. Daiya Katagiri and Gai Beniya will compete on August 22. Next, they will host an exclusive high-performance kumite seminar for local athletes on August 23.
Experience the Thrill of Low Kick
For the very first time, Costa Rica will host a Low Kick tournament format. Popular in Europe, this style features a circular ring similar to mixed martial arts. It invites not just karatekas, but also kickboxers and MMA fighters. Expect non-stop adrenaline from start to finish.
More Than Just a Competition
Federation president Silvia Berríos proudly shared her exciting vision for the upcoming event. She deeply wants to unite all contact disciplines in a beautiful spirit of martial brotherhood. This unique festival is genuinely a true family party. It openly celebrates the deep values of respect and discipline found in traditional Japanese Budo Karate. Absolutely nobody will be bored for a single second during this action-packed weekend.
Inspiring Parakarate and Open Registration
The prestigious festival also warmly welcomes special guest Andrés Fontana. He will discuss the incredible growth of Parakarate in Costa Rica. In addition, he will deliver a highly powerful talk on overcoming obstacles and personal growth. Registration is now officially open online today. Athletes from all combat arts, including Karate, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA, can sign up digitally. Do not miss your fantastic chance to join the spectacular Full Contact Karate Festival 2026.
