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AKA Warrior Cup

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The AKA Warrior Cup is the Longest Running Open Martial Arts Tournament in the United States and the Proud Host of the NASKA Awards Banquet. Join us for our 60th Anniversary in Chicago, Illinois, on January 22-24, 2026!

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Contact Information

+1 (844) 252-9287

info@akawarriorcup.com

Location

USA - Chicago, IL

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E North Water Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States

Hotel Location

USA - Chicago, IL

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E North Water Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States

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Sanctions

North American Sport Karate Association

American Karate Association

Warrior Cup

Professional Martial Arts Conference

2026

World Karate Commission

USA Qualifier

Sport Martial Arts

Media Event

Event Directors / Promoters

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2025 NASKA AWARDS BANQUET: Thursday, January 22nd.
https://naskabanquet.com/

AKA WARRIOR CUP 2026: Friday, January 23 & Saturday, January 24.

NEW HOTEL: SHERATON GRAND CHICAGO RIVERWALK!

DISCOUNTED AKA HOTEL ROOM RATES SELL OUT AND FILL UP FAST! BOOK YOUR DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOM TODAY!: https://book.passkey.com/e/51119698

*The Hyatt Regency Chicago is undergoing a $20 million renovation of our normal meeting space, so we will be celebrating our 60th Anniversary at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in 2026.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, INCLUDING WEATHER RELATED ISSUES. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS ARE PERMITTED.

FOR TEAM COMPETITORS WHO ARE NOT COMPETING IN AT LEAST ONE INDIVIDUAL DIVISION AND ARE ONLY COMPETING IN TEAM DIVISION(S), A SAME-DAY EQUIVALENT OF A SPECTATOR BAND OR WEEKEND PASS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.

Sanctions

North American Sport Karate Association

American Karate Association

Warrior Cup

Professional Martial Arts Conference

2026

World Karate Commission

USA Qualifier

Sport Martial Arts

Media Event

Event Directors / Promoters

sponsors

Royal Caribbean International

Toyota

Fay, Farrow & Associates

Female Fighters Matter Too

prize money

division	1st Place	2nd Place
18 & Over Class AA Black Belt 3-Men Team Sparring (NASKA Rated)	$1,000.00	$0.00
Womens Team Sparring Final	$1,000.00	$0.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Traditional Weapons	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Traditional Forms	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Creative/Musical/Extreme (CMX) Weapons	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Creative/Musical/Extreme (CMX) Forms	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Traditional Weapons	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Traditional Forms	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Creative/Musical/Extreme (CMX) Weapons	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Creative/Musical/Extreme (CMX) Forms	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Point Sparring	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Heavyweight Point Sparring	$1,000.00	$200.00
18 & Over Class AA Black Belt 2-Women Team Sparring (NASKA Rated)	$1,000.00	$0.00
18 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Lightweight Point Sparring	$1,000.00	$200.00
Class AA Team Demonstration (NASKA Rated)	$1,000.00	$0.00
Synchronized Teams Overall Championship	$500.00	$0.00
30 & Over Class AA Black Belt 3-Men Team Sparring (One of each 30+, 40+, 40+ competitor) (NASKA Rated)	$400.00	$0.00
30 & Over Class AA Black Belt 2-WomenTeam Sparring (One of each 30+, One 40+ competitor) (NASKA Rated)	$400.00	$0.00
50 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championships Black Belt Women Forms	$300.00	$100.00
50 & Older Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Point Sparring	$300.00	$100.00
50 & Older Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Point Sparring	$300.00	$100.00
50 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championships Black Belt Women Weapons	$300.00	$100.00
50 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Weapons	$300.00	$100.00
50 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Forms	$300.00	$100.00
30 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Point Sparring	$300.00	$100.00
30 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Weapons	$300.00	$100.00
30 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Women Forms	$300.00	$100.00
30 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Weapons	$300.00	$100.00
30 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Forms	$300.00	$100.00
30 & Over Class AA NASKA Overall Grand Championship Black Belt Men Point Sparring	$300.00	$100.00