Class attendance in the competition classes will not count towards your rank or teaching requirements.

The competition program encourages the use of official specialized equipment for Kata and Kumite. This equipment is not typically used in the general program classes.
However, you can bring your normal equipment as that will be accepted in the competition program.

This program is very challenging and requires every student to bring their best behavior and spirit. This program is optional and instructors reserve the right to unregister students from the program.

Competition rules usually group athletes by their proficiency, rank and/or age. This program is design to teach all ranks. On occasion, some classes may be designed for specific target groups.

This class may not occur for lack of instructors, at some times. Please keep an eye on the website, the newsletter as changes to the schedule may occur.

There are several competitions throughout the year. Local, National and international. They are all optional, but they are encouraged to attend, especially local ones.

WSA Does not restrict to a single affialition. We are connected to:
- USA National Karate Federation (NKF)
- Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
- USA Karate Federation/USA Martial Arts Federation (USAKF)
- WUKF
- WKF

There are some rivalries between some of these Federations and WSA will abide by equipment requirements and stand outside any rivalry. WSA will always choose the best for their students.