Smoky Mountains Showdown

It's Going Down in the Smoky Mountains! ARE YOU READY?

The Smoky Mountains Showdown is where Excellence meets the Majestic Smoky Mountains. Our annual Sport Martial Arts Tournament, is a NASKA 3A event, is open to all ages, styles, under belts, and black belts with divisions for the first-time competitor who wants to gain the most rewarding martial arts competition experience to those competitors who compete nationally and worldwide that are seasoned competitors. We also have Cub divisions for ages 5 & under. When you register you will select whether you want the Cub divisions, are a first-time competitor, or if you would like to register for the NASKA Rated Divisions.

The Smoky Mountains Showdown is held in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee at the famous Mills Auditorium in the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The Mills Auditorium is a beautiful, spacious, facility that sets the Smoky Mountain ambiance for our annual event. The Gatlinburg Convention Center is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, short walking distance to hotels, stores, restaurants, and a huge variety of good wholesome family fun. The Smoky Mountains Showdown is a family-friendly event renowned for its organized, structured, exciting, and fun overall tournament experience for the competitor and their family. Plan your Family Spring Get Away in mountain paradise centered around the Smoky Mountains Showdown.

Come see why Gatlinburg is the number one mountain vacation destination for families. Where true southern hospitality meets true southern charm in the beauty of nature that pictures just don't do it justice. We welcome you to join us on Saturday, March 18, 2023. It's Going Down in the Smoky Mountains! ARE YOU READY?

Beautiful Bear Paw Medals will be handed out for division placements.

"One of a Kind Unique Grands Awards" for Black Belt Grands, Under Belt Grands, & Team Award for bringing the most competitors. Each Bear, Bear Plaque, and Bear Paw is hand crafted, unique, and no two will ever be the same.

"You'll take home a one of a kind at the SMOKY MOUNTAINS SHOWDOWN."

Promotors of the Smoky Mountains Showdown

Keith & Krystal Mercure, Carolina Extreme Martial Arts & Team Extreme Elite Competition Team Owners & Head Coaches

Cell: (843) 655-9395

Email: smokymountainsshowdown@gmail.com

Rules To Follow

We follow NASKA Rules. Please refer to Rules - NASKA • North American Sport Karate Association. Please make sure you know the rules.

Pre-Registration & Registration

When registering for the Smoky Mountains Showdown, please refer to our event link at MAT Action | Smoky Mountains Showdown.

Pricing Tiers

Pre Registration 11/5/2022-2/28/2023

$59.00 1st Division, $10.00 Each Additional Division

$49.00 1st Timers Divisions (Form & Flag Sparring)

$49.00 Cubs Divisions (Obstacle Course, Flag Sparring, & Board Breaking-Ages 5 & Under ONLY)

Spectators Fee $10.00

Coaches Pass $50.00

Registration 3/1/2023-3/17/2023

$69.00 1st Division, $15.00 Each Additional Division

$59.00 1st Timers Divisions (Form & Flag Sparring)

$59.00 Cubs Divisions (Obstacle Course, Flag Sparring, & Board Breaking-Ages 5 & Under ONLY)

Spectators Fee $15.00

Coaches Pass $60.00

NO REGISTRATION THE DAY OF THE EVENT, SATURDAY, MARCH 18.

Last day to Register & purchase Coaches Pass is by the end of the day on March 17, 2023. Spectator Passes ONLY will be purchased the day of the event on Saturday, March 18.

Under Belt Grands Divisions-Smoky Mountains Showdown Bear Plaques

13 & Under Boys & Girls Forms Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

13 & Under Boys & Girls Weapons Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

13 & Under Boy’s Point Sparring Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

13 & Under Girl’s Point Sparring Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

14-17 Boys & Girls Forms Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

14-17 Boys & Girls Weapons Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

14-17 Boy’s Point Sparring Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

14-17 Girl’s Point Sparring Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

18+ Men & Women Forms Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

18+ Men & Women Weapons Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

18+ Men’s Point Sparring Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

18+ Women’s Point Sparring Under Belt Grand Champion Bear Plaque

Black Belt Grands Divisions-Smoky Mountains Showdown Bears

13 & Under Girls Forms Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

14-17 Girls Forms Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

13 & Under Girls Weapons Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

14-17 Girls Weapons Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

13 & Under Girls Sparring Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

14-17 Girls Sparring Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

13 & Under Boys Forms Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

14-17 Boys Forms Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

13 & Under Boys Weapons Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

14-17 Boys Weapons Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

13 & Under Boys Sparring Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

14-17 Boys Sparring Grand Champion Bear Grands Award

18+ Mens Forms Grand Champion $200.00 & Bear Grands Award

18+ Mens Weapons Grand Champion $200.00 & Bear Grands Award

18+ Men Point Sparring Grand Champion $200.00 & Bear Grands Award

18+ Womens Forms Grand Champion $200.00 & Bear Grands Award

18+ Womens Weapons Grand Champion $200.00 & Bear Grands Award

18+ Women Point Sparring Grand Champion $200.00 & Bear Grands Award

Other Grands & Awards:

Team Synchronized Forms & Weapons Grand Champion Bear Award

Team Demo Grand Champion Bear Award

Team Award (Most Registered Team Members) $300.00 & Bear Paw Award

Smoky Mountains Showdown

It's Going Down in the Smoky Mountains! ARE YOU READY?

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Some Southern Hospitality For OUr Score Keepers & Judges

Join Our Team! Become a Score Keeper or Judge.

All our Judges and Score Keepers will receive a Smoky Mountains Showdown hospitality gift bag with a variety of goodies. We appreciate your support.