Battle of Columbus 2023 Schedule of Events

The Battle of Columbus Tournament Committee is hard at work preparing to return March 3rd to 5th, 2023 for a better than ever event! Please continue to watch this space as schedule information is completed and uploaded! Please join us again for Battle of Columbus 2023!

Summarized 2023 Battle of Columbus Schedule

  • Friday
    • Registration Pickup: 11:00AM - 2:00 PM, Voinovich Center, Ohio State Expo Center
    • Seminars: 12:00 to 1:30PM, 2:00 to 3:30PM, Voinovich Center, Ohio State Expo Center
    • Hall of Honor Banquet: 5:30PM to 9:30PM, Makoy Center, 5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH
  • Saturday
    • Registration: 8:00AM to 12:00PM, Voinovich Center, Ohio State Expo Center
    • Main Tournament Events: 9:00AM - 6:00PM. Voinovich Center, Ohio State Expo Center
  • Sunday
    • Registration: 8:00AM to 12:00PM, Voinovich Center, Ohio State Expo Center
    • Judo and Kickboxing Events: 9:00AM - 6:00PM. Voinovich Center, Ohio State Expo Center


Full Schedule of Events

Please note all competition times are approximate and subject to change based on number of competitors and other factors. We will attempt to keep as close to schedule as possible, your help in following directions is greatly appreciated to keep the events moving.

Start TimeEnd TimeEventNotes
Thursday - All Activities At Ohio Expo Center, Voinovich Building Unless Noted
5:00PM 8:00PM Set Up - All Disciplines Voinovich Building
Friday - All Activities At Ohio Expo Center, Voinovich Building Unless Noted
12:00 PM 1:00 PM Discipline Meetings All Discipline Leaders
12:30 PM 2:00 PM Seminars Part 1 Registered Seminar Attendees (click to register)
2:15 PM 3:45 PM Seminars Part 2 Registered Seminar Attendees (click to register)
5:30 PM 9:30 PM Bruce Lee/Arnold & Martial Arts Legends Hall of Honor Banquet 1349 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Saturday - Main Championship At Ohio Expo Center, Voinovich Building Unless Noted
8:00am 11:00am Registration & Check-In, Weigh-In Saturday, March 7th - Ohio Expo Center, Voinovich Building.
9:00am 10:00am Mandatory Coach/Referee Orientation All coaches and referees must attend.
10:00am 12:00 PM Competition Begins Team Demo, Synchronized Forms, Breaking, Weapons
ALL disciplines start at this time
12:00 PM 1:00 PM Opening Ceremony All competitors, referees, and officials line up on main competition floor.
Discipline leaders, masters, and VIP guests to stage.
1:00 PM 3:00 PM Competition Resumes (All Disciplines) Times subject to change based on competition events
3:00 PM End Competition Resumes (All Disciplines) All times approximate, missed events will be forfeit with no refunds
Sunday - All Activities At Ohio Expo Center, Voinovich Building Unless Noted
9:00 AM End Best of the Best Grand Championships Chanbara
JuJitsu and Grappling
Best of Best Poomsae - Traditional and Open
Kata - Traditional and Open
Self Defense
Weapon
Breaking
Team Demo