Mazatlán Set to Host International Karate Championship

MAZATLÁN, México, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In September, the international world of karate competition turns its gaze toward Mazatlán, and 2016 will be no exception. Held at the stunning sports facility known as the Mazatlán International Center, the event is hosted by LPK, the Professional Karate League of Mexico. El Cid Vacations Club recommends the annual tournament for anyone interested in competitive sports and hand-to-hand martial arts.

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Local and international karate enthusiasts from all over the world look at the tournament as an ideal opportunity to gain wide exposure and learn to compete under pressure. The elite fighters also enjoy extensive media coverage as well because all the local TV networks send camera crews to the International Karate Championship.

Every category of the martial art is represented at the tournament, and the top three competitors in each style will win monetary awards and medals. According to El Cid Vacations Club, the LPK Mexico International Karate Championship is considered one of the top competitions of its kind in the world. Athletes who want to face off against the best in their particular styles head to Mazatlán each September to take part in the event.

Many international karate enthusiasts also spend a few days after the competition enjoying the beaches, food and culture of Mazatlán. El Cid Vacations Club notes that the Mazatlán International Center is the premiere sports venue in the region; and it often hosts other major international competitions, exhibitions and games of all kinds.

Each year, thousands of karate adepts and professionals await the International Karate Championship in Mazatlán, where masters' categories, black belt contests and other styles of the sport are showcased. Each particular category features elimination rounds leading to semi-finals and finals. When all the battles are complete, every category has only one winner. The generous prize money is divided among the top three in each division, while medals are awarded to several top finishers in each category.

El Cid Vacations Club points out that Mazatlán is gaining a reputation as a true cultural center in Latin America. It's many historic sites, geographical highlights, theater offerings, art galleries, local festivals and much more make up the intricate pattern that is the city of Mazatlán, one of The America's most exciting destinations for families, couples and individuals from all walks of life.

Each season, the International Karate Championship brings plenty of fun and high-spirited competition to Mazatlán. It is no wonder that local residents and visitors look forward to the event year after year.

About ECVC –

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