Whistlekick Martial Arts – Summer Challenge tournament

This is a martial arts tournament for all ages and styles. Family Friendly and for everyone.

Whistlekick Summer Challenge

Looking for a summer tournament with a little extra energy?

The Whistlekick Summer Challenge is a Whistlekick Martial Arts League tournament with a special summer twist. Join us on July 18, 2026, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, for a full day of martial arts competition open to all styles, ages, and ranks.

This event includes standard divisions for forms, weapons forms, and point sparring, plus competitors may choose one fun bonus division: Power Breaking Gauntlet, Flag Sparring, or Synchronized Forms.

Your registration covers up to four total divisions: forms, weapons forms, point sparring, and one fun bonus division!
At a Glance

Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Massachusetts
(Note this is a venue upgrade from the prior Middle School!)
Pre-registration deadline: July 12 at midnight
Standard divisions: Forms, Weapons Forms, Point Sparring
Fun bonus divisions: Choose one: Power Breaking Gauntlet, Flag Sparring, or Synchronized Forms
Sanctioned by: Whistlekick Martial Arts League – learn more or register here

Pre-Registration Tiers

Bronze — $60: Discounted pre-registration.
Silver — $85: Discounted pre-registration, one $5 Lunch Pack, and an event T-shirt featuring the Whistlekick Summer Challenge logo.
Gold — $120: Discounted pre-registration, one $5 Lunch Pack, an event T-shirt, and an event hoodie featuring the Whistlekick Summer Challenge logo.

Silver and Gold registrations include apparel. Shirt and hoodie sizing will be collected on the competitor registration form after purchase. Pre-registration closes July 12 at midnight, so we have time to prepare apparel for the event.

T-shirt and hoodie size options: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Youth XL, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL, Adult 2XL.
Day-Of Registration

Day-of competitor registration: $70
Day-of registration is competitor registration only.
Lunch and apparel may be available separately at the event.
No discounts are available for day-of registration.

Pre-Registration Discounts

Pre-registration discounts apply to all three pre-registration tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

$5 off for Whistlekick Martial Arts League members
$5 off for WK Alliance school students
$10 off for competitors who are both WMAL members and students at WK Alliance schools

Discounts must be entered during checkout. No discounts will be given after purchase.
Pre-Registration Bonus Drawings

Pre-registered competitors will be entered into bonus prize drawings. The earlier you register, the more chances you have to win.

June 6: $50 to spend at whistlekick.com
June 20: $100 to spend at whistlekick.com
July 5: $150 to spend at whistlekick.com

Register before June 6 to be eligible for all three drawings.
Register before June 20 to be eligible for the $100 and $150 drawings.
Register before July 5 to be eligible for the $150 drawing.

All you have to do is do the thing you were already going to do anyway: grab your discounted pre-registration for the Whistlekick Summer Challenge.
Competition Divisions
Standard Divisions

Forms
Weapons Forms
Point Sparring

Fun Bonus Divisions

Competitors may choose one fun bonus division:

Power Breaking Gauntlet: A survival-style hand-breaking division using progressively more challenging rebreakable boards.
Flag Sparring: Follows the Whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset.
Synchronized Forms: A 3-person empty-hand forms team division judged with synchronization added.

Fun bonus divisions will receive regular placement awards. These divisions are not eligible for Grand Championships.
Grand Championships

We will have 4 Grand Championships:

Youth Black Belt Forms and Weapons Grand Championship (combined)
Adult Black Belt Forms and Weapons Grand Championship (combined)
Youth Underbelt Forms and Weapons Grand Championship (combined)
Adult Underbelt Forms and Weapons Grand Championship (combined)

Grand Championships are for forms and weapons divisions only. Fun bonus divisions are not eligible for Grand Championships.
Event Schedule

Doors Open: 7:30 AM
Referee and Scorekeeper/Timekeeper Meetings: 8:15 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 8:30 AM
First Divisions Begin: 8:45 AM

Spectator Fees

Children 6–17: $5
Adults 18–64: $10
Under 5 and 65+: Free

Lunch

There will be plenty of $5 Lunch Packs available at the event.

Each $5 Lunch Pack includes:

Cheese pizza
Bottle of water
Choice of 2 packaged snacks

We will not know the exact snack options in advance, but competitors and spectators will be able to choose from the packaged snacks available that day. Past snacks have included granola bars, chips, pretzels, and fruit snacks.

Silver and Gold registrations include one $5 Lunch Pack. Bronze competitors, spectators, and family members may purchase lunch packs at the event.
Why Attend?

A tournament should be exciting. A great tournament should also be organized.

At the Whistlekick Summer Challenge, we’re focused on the details that matter:

Efficient operation
Clear communication
Fair competition
Experienced staff
A published and followed ruleset
A strong day of martial arts for competitors, families, coaches, and supporters

This is your chance to get out there, have a good time, meet some new friends, and challenge yourself in more than one way.

Whether you’ve competed with Whistlekick before or this is your first Whistlekick Martial Arts League event, the Summer Challenge is designed to give martial artists a positive, memorable day of competition.
Important Registration Notes

Select your registration tier.
Proceed to checkout.
Enter any discount code or codes you may have. No discounts will be given after purchase.
Complete your purchase.
Save your order number. You will need it later.
Watch for an email with your competitor registration form.
Complete the competitor registration form. This form must be filled out completely to participate.

On the competitor registration form, competitors will select their standard division (s) and, if they wish, choose one fun bonus division.

Silver and Gold competitors will also provide apparel sizing on the form.

If a competitor chooses Synchronized Forms, the form will take them to a dedicated section where they can enter their teammate’s information.

Any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].