USA National Karate Federation 4 page flyer

1. Karate Championships
April 22,23 & 24 Caesars Palace-Las Vegas
Headquarters Hotel
World Famous
CAESARS PALACE
Call for USA Open Special Rates
+1.702.731.7110
Special Additional Event
Junior Olympic
Karate Championships
Friday, April 22
Ages 20 & Under
Open to ALL
InternaƟonal Players
World Class Level Competition • Divisions for All Ages and Skill Levels
Seminars from WKF Instructors

2. Schedule of Events
Tuesday,April 19
All Day Arrival of Delegations
Wednesday,April 20
All Day Arrival of Delegations
3pm – 7pm Referee Seminar with Mr. Con Kassis
12pm – 8pm Registration & Credentials Desk Open
Thursday,April 21
9am – 4pm Referee Seminar with Mr. Con Kassis
9am – 6pm Registration & Credentials Desk Open
4pm – 6pm Kumite Seminar with Mr.Antonio Oliva
6pm – 8pm Kata Seminar with Mr. Ruben Canedo
Friday, April 22
8am International Junior Olympics Competition
Begins
Saturday,April 23
8am USA Open Competition Begins
Sunday,April 24
8am USA Open Competition Continues
6pm USA Open Elite Division Finals
Dear Competitors,Coaches & Officials;
On behalf of USA Karate,I would like to invite you
to join us at the 2011 USA Open Karate Champi-
onships & International Junior Olympics.This presti-
gious event continues to grow every year and brings
some of the top karate talent in the world to test
their skills and partake in the quest for victory.
Once again, Caesars Palace will play host to the
event.With world class gaming, shopping, and
restaurants, combined with a hotel experience that
is unmatched, you will not want to miss your op-
portunity to stay at this truly one of a kind resort.
We are especially excited to have as our specials
guests Mr.Antonio Espinos, Mr.Antonio Oliva, Mr.
Con Kassis, and Mr. Ruben Canedo. Mr. Oliva, Mr.
Kassis, and Mr. Canedo will each be presenting
clinics as part of the WKF Development Program.
It is a rare event that hosts a cadre of instructors
with such impressive credentals, and we are proud
to have them as part of the USA Open.
Please note that on Friday, we will once again host
the Junior Olympics Karate Championships.This
prestigious event features divisions for athletes
under 21 in all skill levels. From beginners to the
most elite competitors, there is a division for
everyone and this competition is open to all inter-
national athletes.With top notch competition, sem-
inars, and a venue that is truly
first–class, the 2011 USA Open Championships is
an event you can’t afford to miss. I look forward to
seeing you in LasVegas!
Best Regards,
John DiPasquale
President
USA Karate

3. USA Open Championships Rate:$136 per night
Reservations: xxx-xxx-xxxx or
www.usakaratehotels.com
The grandest of LasVegas Hotels, Caesars Palace, is famous worldwide for its
magnificent beauty and impeccable service.This majestic LasVegas hotel offers a
129,000 square foot casino, 26 restaurants and cafes, sprawling gardens and pools,
a world-class spa, and the renowned Colosseum spotlighting world-class stars.
This year’s competition will be held in the Octavious Ballroom, a brand new, state
of the art 51,000 sq. ft. facility that was built in 2009.
We are proud to once again present Caesars Palace as our Competition Venue and Headquarters Hotel.
CompetitionVenue & Headquarters Hotel
The USA Karate Office is available to assist with invitation
letters, visa requests, and other issues for those wishing
to attend the USA Open Championships.
When contacting USA Karate with visa
requests, please include the following:
• Name of Country, Club, or Delegation
• Name of Head of Delegation
• Name, Passport Number, and Date of
Birth for all Delegation Members
Visa Information
1631 Mesa Ave, Ste A1
Colorado Springs, CO
80906 USA
www.usakarateopen.com
natoffice@usankf.org
+1.719.477.6925

4. Special Guests & Instructors
Antonio Espinos
• President of the World Karate Federation
• Black Belt 4th Dan
• Member of the Spanish National Kumite Team 1971-1974
• Karate teacher 1975-1978
• President of the Spanish Karate Federation since 1984.
In this time we have hosted and organized 1 World Championships,
1 European Senior championships, 3 European Junior Championships
and more than 25 International Tournaments.
• Member of the National Olympic Committee of Spain 1984
Antonio Oliva
Con Kassis
Ruben Canedo
2011 USA Open Championships & International Junior Olympics
April 22, 23 & 24
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA
www.usakarateopen.com
natofficece@usankf.org
• WKF, Referee Commission Chairman
• Oceania, Referee Commission Chairman
• 7th Dan, Shitoryu Karate-Do
(Awarded by Kenei Mabuni)
• Shihan, Shitoryu Karate-Do
(Awarded by Kenei Mabuni)
• Expert, Shitoryu Kata/Bunkai
• Assistant Author to Kenei Mabuni -
''Shitoryu Karate-Do''
• International Kata Coach
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• Born February 16, 1948 in Lloret de Mar (Girona - Spain).
• Pioneer of martial arts in Europe.
• World leader in study and teaching of tactics and emotions in combat sports.
• Member-founder of CICAC
Author:
• Formalization Karate Sport "- 1982
• Practical Encyclopedia of Martial Arts "- 1985
• Fighting Supreme "- 2002,
• Universal Martial Art and Combat Sports light and Teorísa SMP Factor DCA - 2010.