09/30/2026
October 2026 Schedule and news!
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Congrats to all our athletes that competed at the WAKO JR World Championships. We are proud of everyone! This was a chance to represent Canada on the toughest world stage and be part of history
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There is no longer adult Tai Chi on Mondays…… but the good news is we have a new date and time; starting Fridays in October our adult Tai Ch class will be from 7-8pm
No experience required and all fitness levels welcome.
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October 22-25th North American Century Cup
The 2nd Annual North American Open Century Cup, proudly hosted by WAKO Canada will be at the PANAM CENTER Markham Ont
Following the outstanding success of our inaugural event in 2025, WAKO Canada—working in close partnership with Century Martial Arts—continues its mission to deliver the largest, most prestigious WAKO International tournament in North America. The Century Cup is designed to unite athletes from around the world in a celebration of excellence, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit.
WAKO Canada tournaments are uniquely inclusive, offering high-level competition opportunities for athletes of all ages and experience levels, including:
• Ring Sport divisions beginning at age 10, with both Novice and Open categories • Kick Light and Light Contact disciplines starting at age 7 • Point divisions beginning at age 6 • Musical and Open divisions for competitors of all ages
Once again, the event will take place at the world-renowned PAN AM Centre in Markham, Ontario. Purpose-built for the Toronto 2018 Pan American Games, this exceptional venue features a full-size Olympic swimming pool, elite training facilities, and a competition space capable of hosting over 5,000 athletes and 3,000 spectators—providing a truly world-class tournament experience.
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October 24 – October 25 - Halloween Howl
The Halloween Howl has always been the most popular tournament of our Development Series competitions! WAKO Canada has decided to incorporate the 2026 Halloween Howl at the North American Championship!
There will only be Pre Novice (0-3 bouts/tournaments) and Novice (4-10 bouts/tournaments) divisions at the Halloween Howl. Participants wishing to enter the North American Kick Light divisions can also do so but these divisions are focused on Open Class participants.
WAKO Canada decided to incorporate the Halloween Howl as part of the North American Championship to allow our newer Kick Light competitors a chance to see elite level athletes and feel part of the incredible scope of WAKO.
Wako Canada also knows it is easier for clubs and coaches to come to one weekend event for all their athletes.
LOCATION: Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 0W7
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November 14 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – The KW Fighting Series
The KW Fighting Series has quickly grown to be one of Ontario’s preeminent amateur kickboxing events. Now it is back for a 5th round!
After being involved with the martial arts community for over 20 years, we at Kimurawear have evolved with the launch of the Kimurawear Fighting Series. We have hosted three successful events and look forward to hosting our fourth event on November 14th, 2026. The Kimurwear Fighting Series features live kickboxing and brings together some of Ontario's best talents to create the most exciting match-ups possible. Our events are held in association with Doggpound MMA and will be sanctioned by WAKO CANADA.
