UMKS Midwest Martial Arts Invitational, MO 2026

We are excited to welcome martial artists, families, and spectators to the Inaugural UMKS Midwest Martial Arts Invitational Tournament in O'Fallon, Missouri. This special event will bring together competitors of all ages and experience levels for a memorable day of skill, sportsmanship, and friendship.

TOURNAMENT AT A GLANCE:
• Registration closes: October 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CDT

• Doors Open: 8:00 AM

• Competition Begins: 9:00 AM

• Ring assignments posted: Day before event

• Awards presented throughout the day

• Black Belt Promotions, Grand Champion Awards, Tournament Champion Award & Demonstration after competition

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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
LOCATION: Fort Zumwalt North High School, 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Doors Open @ 8:00am | Judges Meeting @ 8:30am | Event Starts @ 9:00am

-All Competition will compete at this location
-Open Events will compete at this location

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MIRAE EVENTS
Limited to Mirae Mu Sul competitors.

* Mirae Forms
* Mirae Techniques
* Mirae Staff
* Mirae Sword

OPEN EVENTS
Open to competitors from all martial arts styles and organizations.

* Sparring
* Breaking
* Fight Choreography / Self-Defense
* Empty Hand Forms
* Weapons Forms

Competitors will be placed in divisions based on their age and belt rank whenever possible. However, if registration numbers are limited, tournament officials may combine age groups, belt divisions, or both to ensure meaningful and competitive divisions.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
A preliminary schedule is available as an attachment in the Information section. Please check this page again during the week of the tournament for any schedule updates or last-minute changes.

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ENTRY FEES:
1 Event = $90
2 Events = $110
3 Events = $130
4 Events = $145
5 Events = $160
6 or 7 Events = $175
8 or 9 Events = $190

*Register before Mon August 31, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PST and receive $25 off the prices above
*Register before Wed September 30, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PDT and receive $10 off the prices above
*The price shown upon checkout already reflects the discounts

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REGISTER USING THE FOLLOWING RANK CATEGORIES:
*White and grey belts will register as a WHITE BELT.
*If you are a yellow or orange belt, register as a YELLOW BELT.
*If you are a blue, green and camo belt, register as a BLUE BELT.
*If you are a red or purple belt, register as a RED BELT.
*Brown Belts will register as a BROWN BELT.
*DBN 0-3 stripes will register as a DBN 0-3.
*DBN 4+ and red/black belts will register as a DBN 4+.
*Jo Kyo Nim and 1st Dahn will register as 1st DAHN.
*Kyo Sa Nim and 2nd Dahn will register as a 2nd DAHN.
*Bu Sa Bum Nim and 3rd Dahn will register as a 3rd DAHN.
*Sa Bum Nim and 4th Dahn will register as a 4th DAHN.

(For a visual representation of this, see the Rank Comparison Chart Under Information)

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RING ASSIGNMENTS & APPROXIMATE START TIMES:

Please log in to your Kihapp Account to view updated ring assignments and competition start times.
Please check Kihapp regularly throughout the tournament day and refresh the page for any schedule or ring assignment updates.

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ADVANCE SPECTATOR ADMISSION (Purchase Online Before Registration Deadline)
Teens & Adults $15 | Kids 5-12 yrs $10 | Kids 4 and under FREE

TOURNAMENT DAY ADMISSION (At the Door)
Teens & Adults $20 | Kids 5-12 yrs $15 | Kids 4 and under FREE

(Payment methods: cash, check, Venmo or PayPal - pay at the door)

One FREE spectator admission is included with every registered Youth competitor (17 & under). The complimentary spectator must check in with the competitor at registration.

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AWARDS:

- Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.
- Mirae Grand Champion (UMKS Black Belts)
- Open Grand Champion (All Black Belts)
- Traditional Guhm Moo Hyung Champion (Open): CASH PRIZE EVENT!!!
- Tournament Champion (Champion of Champions)

For more detailed information, visit the "Information" section on the left side of the KiHapp registration site and click the "Championship Divisions" link.

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VENDORS:

Vendor information will be announced soon.

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BLACK BELT PROMOTION, AWARDS & MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS:

Following the conclusion of the competition, join us for Mirae Mu Sul Black Belt Promotions and a special Martial Arts Demonstration featuring Mirae Mu Sul Masters.