Florida Karate Academy

Congratulations to our FKA athletes who participated in the WUKF World Karate Championships in Romania on July 23-26, 2026. Paul Hebig, Nahlia Hebig, Jaiya Hebig, Nathan Ministre, and John Paul Ministre competed as part of the AAU USA Karate National Team. Nalini Singh-Hebig, and Fritz Ministre also traveled with the AAU Karate Team as chaperones. The results for our FKA athletes were: Nahlia Hebig won 2 Bronze Medals in Team Kumite and Rotational Team Kumite. Jaiya Hebig won a Silver Medal in Ippon Kumite, and 3 Bronze Medals in Kata, Team Kumite, and Rotational Team Kumite. Nathan Ministre won a Gold Medal in Shorin-Ryu Kata, and 2 Bronze Medals in Sanbon Kumite and Rotational Team Kumite. John Paul Ministre won 2 Gold Medal in Ippon Kumite and Rotational Team Kumite, a Silver Medal in Shorin-Ryu Kata, and a Bronze Medal in Team Kumite. Veteran, Paul Hebig, showed great spirit and effort but was not able to bring home a medal this year. The AAU USA Karate National Team finished second in the final medal count. The host country, Romania, was first. FKA would like to thank the AAU Karate Coaches and Referees for everything they do to support our AAU athletes! Many friendships were made and many memories were created to last a lifetime!

FKA is OPEN Today!

Florida Karate Academy is CLOSED this week, August 3-8!
OPEN on August 10!

🥋 WE WANT YOU — BECOME AN AAU KARATE OFFICIAL!

Give back to the sport that has given so much to you.

AAU Karate officials play an essential role in every competition. Through their knowledge, dedication, and professionalism, they help ensure that today’s athletes—and future generations of karateka—have a fair, safe, and positive environment in which to compete.

Becoming an official is an opportunity to:

✅ Support athletes at the local, regional, and national levels
✅ Expand your knowledge of karate and competition rules
✅ Help promote fairness, safety, and good sportsmanship
✅ Stay involved in the sport while making a lasting impact
✅ Join a dedicated team committed to the future of karate

Your experience can help shape the next generation of competitors.

Step forward. Give back. Become an AAU Karate Official!

📧 Contact your AAU Karate District Director, Regional Director, or the AAU Karate Referee Council to learn more.

🏆 Full results of the 2026 WUKF World Karate Championships in Cluj-Napoca can be found here:

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