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Amateur Organization of Karate
The Amateur Organization of Karate (AOK) is one of the oldest and largest open tournament sanctioning bodies in Texas and the United States. Competitors in the AOK are also highly regarded nationally and internationally. The Amateur Organization of Karate is the largest and oldest martial arts tournament sanctioning organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1977 when a group of tournament producers joined together in an effort to organize this fast growing sport and also establish standards and rules. Prior to 1977, tournament rules allowed many techniques that increased the potential for injury. A much safer set of regulations and tournament guidelines has since been incorporated, and are refined annually. The AOK has since become a major force in governing Texas karate tournaments. It has helped to ensure that competitors and spectators alike, have top quality, well run events, so the sport of karate can be safe and fun for students of all ages.
AOK competition is divided into four regions throughout the state. Competitors compete not only for trophies but points that will ultimately qualify them for the annual state championships. Many Black Belts aggressively compete for the AOK’s highest annual award, the Golden Greek Award. This award is named in honor of the late, great Demetrius "Golden Greek" Havanas, one of the greatest fighters to ever live and compete in and out of Texas. This highly respected honor is bestowed to the man, woman, junior female, junior male, and executive Black Belts with the most combined forms and sparring points.
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