Sharkey's Karate Studio

Congratulations to Aksshath Karthik on his achievement of Junior Black Belt. He pushed through a two hour grueling test and came out on top. He showed what it takes to be a black belt and displayed the excellence that Sharkeys black belts carry themselves with.
We are so proud of Aksshath!

The next AKA tournament is coming up on May 31st!!!

🥋 Join us for the 2026 Eagle Academy Open

Here’s why you don’t want to miss it:
⚖ Fair Competition – Jr. Black Belt Divisions

💵 Cash Grands – Compete for Cash Prizes in:
Adult Black Belt Forms
Jr. Black Belt Forms
Under Black Belt Forms (12 & Under, 13–17)

🎉 Overall Good Time! – High-level competition, community spirit, and an event with purpose.

👉 Don’t wait—the clock is ticking!
Register today at: www.mataction.com/eagle-academy-tournament

Only a little over a week left… 👀

The Naperville Challenge is coming in HOT 🔥

🥋 High-level competition
💰 Cash prizes up for grabs
🎟️ Win a private session with a Team AKA Captain
🏅 Clean medals
😎 Great vibes

🌎 2026 WKC Regional Qualifier

Don’t miss it.
👉 Register NOW: www.mataction.com/naperville-challenge

Naperville Challenge is just 2 WEEKS away! ⏳
🏆New custom awards
💰Prize money for Grand Champions 💰
🚨Sign up for Naperville Challenge by clicking the link below
https://www.mataction.com/naperville-challenge

Think you’ve got what it takes? 👊🔥

The Naperville Challenge returns April 19, 2026—
bringing top competitors together for an elite martial arts event.

💰 Cash Prize Grand Championships
🥋 All ages, ranks, and styles welcome
🏆 NEW CUSTOM AWARDS
AAA Rated + WKC Regional Qualifier

👉 Register now:
www.mataction.com/naperville-challenge

Naperville Challenge is coming up April 19th! Mark your Calendars we are only one month out!⏰

🏆Introducing Our New Custom Awards at Naperville Challenge
We’re raising the bar this year at the Naperville Challenge with brand-new custom awards designed to recognize excellence like never before! 🔥

Sign up now on https://www.mataction.com/naperville-challenge

Second class of the day… Sensei Pablo’s working the bo with everyone and Sensei Colin is working kamas. Everyone is putting in the work on weapons today!!!

Sensei Colin teaching Bo for the first class on St Patrick’s Day!

🔥 Naperville Challenge Tournament 🔥
April 19, 2026
TOCA Naperville
1740 Quincy Ave. | Naperville, IL 60540

Get ready for one of the most exciting regional martial arts tournaments of the year! The Naperville Challenge brings together talented competitors from across the region for a day of high-level competition, energy, and unforgettable moments on the mats.

Step onto the competition floor, test your skills, and see how you stack up against some of the best.

🥋 Don’t miss your chance to compete!
Register today:
www.mataction.com/naperville-challenge

Hunter B. Lyon: From a Memphis Kid to the Next President of NASKA Hunter B. Lyon’s journey to becoming the new President of NASKA began long before tournaments and leadership roles—it started with a kid in Memphis who fell off his bike in front of a martial arts school and discovered a lifelong passion. From earning black belts under Grand Master Terry Brumley...