Two young Destin Open Grand Champions with their surfboard award on the Emerald Coast

A PROMAC CHAMPIONSHIP ON FLORIDA'S EMERALD COAST

The Destin
Open

Where champions meet the coast.

November 13—14, 2026Destin, Florida

FLORIDADESTINSUNSHINE STATE · 2026

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01 / THE STAY

OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL · OKALOOSA ISLAND

Make the weekend
feel like vacation.

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach is your beachfront home base on Okaloosa Island. Float along the lazy river, head out to the white sand and enjoy a little family downtime between championship moments.

THE DESTIN OPEN GROUP RATE

$129per night + taxes
2 queen beds · limited view

Book by Friday, November 6, 2026. Rooms and extra nights are subject to availability.

Book Hilton Garden Inn Explore the hotel ↗

Use the group link for the event rate. It defaults to November 13–15; adjust your dates for Thursday arrival or a longer stay. Breakfast is available for an additional charge. Review taxes, fees and cancellation terms with Hilton before confirming.

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach lazy river pool beside the white sand beach and Gulf

HILTON GARDEN INN · FT. WALTON BEACHYour beachfront home base.Okaloosa Island, Florida

Beachfrontwhite sand and Gulf views

Lazy riveroutdoor pool and hot tub

Indoor poolanother way to unwind

On-site diningrestaurant, bar and lounge

Outdoor pool, hot tub and courtyard at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach — Poolside downtime

A two queen bed guest room at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach — Room to recharge

View across the Hilton Garden Inn pool deck toward the Gulf and beach — The Gulf is calling

Property photos show hotel amenities and sample rooms. The group room category is two queen beds with a limited view.

WHY FAMILIES WILL LOVE IT

Competition energy.
Beachfront recovery.

Step onto the sand

Stay right on Okaloosa Island’s white sand beach, with the Gulf just beyond the pool deck.

Find your float

Take a lap around the lazy river, cool off in the outdoor pool or relax in the beachfront hot tub.

Keep meals easy

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a bar and lounge for a relaxed break. Meals are purchased separately.

Make time to unwind

Enjoy the indoor pool and courtyard fire pits, with local attractions and the Okaloosa Island Pier nearby.

Stay tournament-ready

Free Wi-Fi, a fitness room, and guest rooms with a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker help keep your weekend simple.

Plan an accessible stay

The hotel offers accessible routes and amenities, including pool and hot tub lifts. Contact the hotel about the room configuration you need.

Dining hours, seasonal amenities and entertainment follow the hotel’s current schedule. Contact the hotel for current details.

PLAN THE STAY · BOOK BY NOVEMBER 6

Settle in by the beach. Compete Friday and Saturday.

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
1297 Miracle Strip Parkway SE · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 362-1000
Reservations: mention group code TDOM

Reserve your stay Hotel directions ↗All hotel amenities ↗

Hotel photography courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach.

02 / THE VENUE

Know where
to compete.

The competition venue is confirmed in the heart of Destin. The general schedule and check-in times are listed below. Ring assignments will be released the week of the event.

CONFIRMED COMPETITION VENUE

Destin Life Center

at Destin Methodist Church

200 Beach Drive
Destin, Florida 32541

Get directions

A Destin Open black belt competitor celebrating after her performance

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Your next title starts here.

Registration is officially open. Visit the official MatAction event page, sign in and select REGISTER to complete your Destin Open entry.

Justin Ortiz in a cinematic martial arts performance

LIVE AT THE DESTIN OPENMovement built
for the camera.

03 / FEATURED EXPERIENCE

FRIDAY · ON SITE AT THE VENUE

Stunt seminar with
Justin Ortiz.

Learn how elite martial arts technique translates into cinematic action. Justin Ortiz brings real stunt-performance experience to an energetic, hands-on seminar for Destin Open athletes.

WHENFriday
4:00—6:00 PM

WHEREOn site
at the venue

SEMINAR$40

Add seminar on MatAction

Open the Destin Open event page, select the Justin Ortiz Stunt Seminar and add it to your cart.

Portrait of stunt performer and martial artist Justin Ortiz — YOUR INSTRUCTORJustin Ortiz

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS

See the experience
behind the seminar.

Watch on YouTube ↗

Justin Ortiz performing a high martial arts kick — Precision · Performance · Presence

04 / THE EXPERIENCE

COMPETE

Meet the moment.

PROMAC-sanctioned competition for youth and adults, beginner through black belt, with traditional and creative events.

STAY

Wake up on the water.

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island is the official event hotel, with beachfront amenities and a Destin Open group booking link.

PLAY

Make the weekend yours.

White sand, emerald water and the relaxed elegance of the Gulf Coast—just beyond the competition floor.

05 / THE COMPETITION

Find your
division.

Eight planned event pathways give competitors room to begin, grow and shine. Final divisions will be confirmed in MatAction.

Karate Flag

A fast, confidence-building event for young martial artists.

Padded Sword

Controlled action, timing and strategy in a spectator favorite.

Point Sparring

Precision, speed and composure on the championship floor.

Double Elimination

More opportunity to compete in an exciting bracket format.

Creative Forms

Athletic performance, expression and martial technique.

Creative Weapons

Weapon skill and original choreography in one polished routine.

Extreme Forms

High-impact performance for advanced creative competitors.

Extreme Weapons

Dynamic weapon work for the next wave of champions.

06 / THE SCHEDULE

Your Destin
weekend, planned.

November 13–14, 2026 at Destin Life Center, 200 Beach Drive, Destin. Plan your competition, then make time for the coast. All times are Central.

Download printable schedule View full schedule graphic ↗

November 13

Friday

Seminars + Fight Night

Check-in: 3:30–7:30 PM

4:00–6:00 PM
Justin Ortiz Stunt Seminar
Check-in and registration run alongside the seminar.
6:15 PM
Karate Flag & Padded Sword
Division competition.
7:00 PM
Fight Night
Open Rank Point Sparring, followed by Continuous Sparring, followed by Double Elimination Point Sparring.
8:00 PM
Team Sparring
Juniors & Adults.

November 14

Saturday

Team events + Championship Day

Check-in opens: 7:30 AM

7:30 AM
Registration / Check-in Opens
8:30 AM
Team Demonstration & Team Synchronized Forms/Weapons
Team Demo and Team Sync begin before Session 1.
9:00 AM
Session 1
All Black Belts, all ages: 9 & under, 10–11, 12–13, 14–15, 16–17, 18+, and 35+. Underbelts: ages 14–15, 16–17, and 18+. Also: All Ages Para Divisions.
12:00 PM
Grand Championships
Weapons & Forms Grands for ALL Black Belts and all Underbelts age 14 and above.
12:30 PM
Session 2 · Underbelts Only
Ages 13 & under: 5 & younger, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13.
3:00 PM
Grand Championships
All 13 & under Underbelt Grands.

Saturday order of events

Applies identically to both sessions.

Creative Weapons
Extreme Weapons
Creative Forms
Extreme Forms
Traditional Weapons
Traditional Forms
Point Sparring

Before you compete

Wear your belt and official uniform.
Register in advance on MatAction.
Be checked in and at your ring 30 minutes before your listed start time.
Ring assignments will be released the week of the event.

See the complete schedule graphic

Destin Open 2026 general schedule. Friday seminar and Fight Night; Saturday Team Demo and Team Sync at 8:30 AM, Session 1 at 9 AM, Grands at noon, Session 2 at 12:30 PM, and Grands at 3 PM. All details appear in text above.

COMPETITION REFERENCE

Official PROMAC Rules

Review division types, age and rank guidelines, equipment standards, scoring and competition procedures.

View PROMAC Rules ↗

07 / PARTNERSHIPS

Put your brand
in the story.

Meet athletes, coaches and families through a partnership designed for visibility before, during and after the event.

Stand beside the athletes, families and champions who make this weekend unforgettable.

Title partnership

Diamond

$3,000

Grand Champion trophies
Present two Grand Champions
Prominent event T-shirt logo
Linked website logo
Vendor booth
10 VIP passes

Select Diamond ↗

Premier partnership

Platinum

$2,000

Present one Grand Champion
Event T-shirt logo
Program inclusion
Linked website logo
Vendor booth
8 VIP passes

Select Platinum ↗

Event partnership

Gold

$1,000

Event T-shirt logo
Ring banner/sign
60-day social campaign
Program inclusion
Welcome-package material
3 VIP passes

Select Gold ↗

Community partnership

Silver

$500

60-day social campaign
Links and logo featured
Welcome-package material
2 VIP passes

Select Silver ↗

View every partnership benefitDownload the sponsor package ↗

PROMAC leadership with two young Grand Champions on the 2026 AKA Warrior Cup stage

ONE LEAGUE · MANY CHAMPIONSHIPSCompetition becomes community.

PROMAC Professional Martial Arts Conference

PROUDLY PART OF PROMAC

More than a league.
A martial arts family.

The Destin Open is part of the Professional Martial Arts Conference—a national sport karate circuit built around professional events, consistent service and an uplifting experience for every competitor, coach and family.

01 Certified officials02 Fair, efficient events03 Rankings that reward the journey

Explore PROMAC WATCH THE LEAGUEPROMAC on YouTube

08 / GOOD TO KNOW

Before you
arrive.

Still need help?
Hollie@promackarate.com

Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, 2026.

NOVEMBER 13—14, 2026 / DESTIN, FLORIDA

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The DestinOpen

Make the weekendfeel like vacation.

Competition energy.Beachfront recovery.

Step onto the sand

Find your float

Keep meals easy

Make time to unwind

Stay tournament-ready

Plan an accessible stay

Settle in by the beach. Compete Friday and Saturday.

Know whereto compete.

Destin Life Center

Stunt seminar withJustin Ortiz.

See the experiencebehind the seminar.

Meet the moment.

Wake up on the water.

Make the weekend yours.

Find yourdivision.

Karate Flag

Padded Sword

Point Sparring

Double Elimination

Creative Forms

Creative Weapons

Extreme Forms

Extreme Weapons

Your Destinweekend, planned.

Justin Ortiz Stunt Seminar

Karate Flag & Padded Sword

Fight Night

Team Sparring

Registration / Check-in Opens

Team Demonstration & Team Synchronized Forms/Weapons

Session 1

Grand Championships

Session 2 · Underbelts Only