The 12th US Weight Category Karate Championships was held on January 31st, in Los Angeles, California, USA, organized by IKO Branch Chief Shihan Taku Nakasaka. Approximately 80 participants from 7 countries attended this annual event, which was officiated by IKO judges and referees from the USA, Canada、Ukraine, and Japan, and presided over by Shihan Katsuhito Gorai and Kancho Shokei Matsui.