Welcome to the central mass open karate tournament!

Welcome to the 35th annual Central Mass Open!  As always, we expect great competition between respectful martial artists from all over New England. We thank you for your support, and good luck to all!     

Promoters: Sue & Mike Sonia                                                                                                       

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: Tournament will begin at 9:00 AM.  

Location:  Gardner High School – 200 Catherine St., Gardner, Massachusetts

Ring Assignments:  A ring assignment sheet will be provided at check-in as well as through email and on Facebook.

Rating:  I.P.P.O.N.E.

Pre-Registration:  

• $60 ONLINE ONLY through Friday, March 6.  The      online form will shut down at 11:59PM on 3/6/2026.  Register at www.centralmassopen.com.        
• ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS 
• IPPONE Members only – email info@sterlingmartialarts.com     for your family discount codes. 

Registration(day-of-event):

• $70      for all events if registering on the day of the tournament.  The      table opens at 7:30 a.m. 
• Forms      will be available on site.  
• CASH ONLY. 

Spectator Fee:  $10 – Ages 13 and up, $5 – Ages 3 to 12, Ages 2 and under – free (Pay at the door on day-of-event – cash only.)

Safety Equipment:  Soft-padded (non-cloth) hands (fingers and thumb covered), feet (toes and heels covered), headgear, and mouthpiece are mandatory in all SPARRING divisions. Protective cup is mandatory for all male competitors.

Black Belt Officials:  Must be in gi or school uniform.

Weapons:  Blue Belt (intermediate rank) and up only!

Coaching:  Coaching during sparring matches is NOT allowed.  Respectful cheering and encouragement are welcome.

FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & RULES: https://ippone.com/guidelines.html  

Contact Info: info@sterlingmartialarts.com, 978-798-9995