Salute to Service Showdown
Tournament Type: ATA Region 105 Class B Regional Tournament
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Emporia State University, Student Recreation Center
Address: 1800 Morse Rd, Emporia, KS 66801
Hosted By: Vigilance Martial Arts
Host: Ray Baquero, Owner & Chief Instructor

Tournament Theme: Salute to Service - Honoring Our Nation's Veterans

Special Tournament Features: Veteran Recognition Opening Ceremony, Wall of Honor/Veteran Tribute Program Booklet, Letters of Gratitude to Veterans Station, Veteran Organization & Resource Booths, and Missing Man Table Display.

Host Hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Emporia Northwest by IHG; Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Emporia; Hampton Inn Emporia

Contact Information: (620) 794-7851 | emporia@vigilancema.com | Vigilance Martial Arts website

Additional Description: The Salute to Service Showdown will bring ATA martial artists, instructors, families, and supporters together in Emporia for a day of competition while paying special tribute to the men and women who have served our country. Throughout the tournament, competitors and guests will have opportunities to recognize veterans, learn about veteran organizations, and participate in special Salute to Service activities.