Another important consideration is who is going to accompany your child during the competition. With the majority of karate tournaments being held on weekends, it can be difficult for coaches to attend tournaments with their students. Many people don't understand that attending a tournament is an unpaid task for a karate coach and will often take up a large portion of their weekend.

There is a widely held misconception that karate coaches attend tournaments as a way of advertising their coaching services and bringing onboard new students. However, this is very rarely the case. Firstly, coaches are usually extremely busy tending to the needs of their students at tournaments and don't have the time to promote themselves during the event. Secondly, if one or more of a coach's students lose during the competition, that coach is very unlikely to pick up new students.

If your child's karate coach can't attend a particular competition, it doesn't mean that your child has to miss out. Consider taking your child yourself, and you may be able to get other parents on board to also bring their children. On the other hand, if your child's coach never attends competitions, or discourages their students from attending, this could be a sign that the coach lacks the level of professionalism required for such an important role.

How can I find out more about karate tournaments?

For a deeper understanding of the importance of participating in diverse competitions and tournaments, please watch the documentary feature film: "Karate in Ontario: The Uphill Battle - the Cost of Raising a Champion."

This documentary gives detailed insights into karate as a sport and looks at different types of tournaments and competitions, and the process of creating future karate champions.

You can view official trailers here:

Watch the documentary for free at Amazon Prime.

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