The AKA Warrior Cup has always been a definitive force in the Sport Karate World. Between its extensive history paired with the relentless innovation of the promoters, John Sharkey and Hunter Lyon, it’s an event that sets the bar with professionalism and quality every year. This year was no different, after the hiatus of [...]
Karate tournaments are large and chaotic events. Organizing them involves getting hundreds of martial artists from all over the Nation, and World, in the same room working towards a common goal. A daunting task by any definition. The 2017 AKA Warrior Cup organizers managed it with grace and style all their own that promoted feelings [...]
It was more, more and even more at the 2016 AKA Warrior Cup. More competitors, more organized, more divisions and more fun. Held in downtown Chicago, Illinois, the AKA Warrior Cup boasted 12 men’s teams and amazing fights to open Friday night. After the dust settled it was a mixed Next Level team of Jermond [...]
A first time adult competitor won big and a family legacy was solidified - two of the amazing stories from the 2015 AKA Warrior Cup. Celebrating its 50th year, the 2015 AKA Warrior Cup was held the weekend of January 16-17, 2015 in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. The event venue for 2015 was larger [...]
The 2014 AKA American Open brought sportmartialarts.com to San Diego, August 30th and 31st, 2014, for a little sun, sand, and of course, some great sport karate competition! Held at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, this event offered exciting and interactive martial arts experiences throughout the entire weekend, including the Hyper Pro [...]
The 49th AKA Grand Nationals could only be described with one word - MORE. More competitors, more hospitality, more divisions, more effort and a bit more snow! Held in Chicago, Illinois the weekend of January 31 - February 1, 2014, the event opened with the NASKA awards banquet the evening of Thursday, January 30th. A [...]
The AKA American Open hosted in beautiful San Diego, California has been one of the fastest growing tournaments in America. This up and coming event has made huge steps every year. Some of the best competitors from southern California and several NASKA world champions were in attendance the weekend of August 23-24, 2013 at the [...]
Competitors line up for adult weapons at the Naperville Challenge. By Stacy Strunk Hosted by Sharkey’s Karate Studio, the Sixth Annual Naperville Challenge convened April 7, 2013 at the Y Sports Complex in Naperville, IL. This is the second year that The Challenge has been held at this location and promoters chose well. [...]
Ross Levine wins a record-setting seventh Warrior Cup at the 2013 AKA Grand Nationals. The 2013 NASKA season started with a huge turn-out in the windy city February 1-2, 2013 with the AKA Grand Nationals in Chicago, Illinois. With eleven teams in men’s team sparring, junior fighting teams and large [...]
