JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute, Inc.

JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute, Inc. The Midwest Regional HQ Karate Dojo for the Japan Karate Association.

Study Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate at www.chicagokarate.info under the Japan Karate Association, www.jka.or.jp
We are also members of the USA National Karate Federation, www.USANKF.org
We offer an education in life-skills and character-building for all age groups, in a clean, safe and friendly environment.

Five of our members attended the 1st Chicago International Karate Open Championship on Saturday, Sep 05, 2026. Everyone ...
09/08/2026

Five of our members attended the 1st Chicago International Karate Open Championship on Saturday, Sep 05, 2026. Everyone did fantastic. Here are the results:

Jason Miranda: 6-7yrs Boys Division Kata: Silver; Kumite: Bronze.
Rivini Siriwardana: 8-9yrs Girls Division Kata: Bronze; Kumite: Gold.
Disini Siriwardana: 10-11yrs Girls Division Kata: Gold; Kumite: Gold.
Sanskaar Dhawan: 10-11yrs Boys Division Kata: Bronze; Kumite: Silver.
Prerna Dhawan: 16-17yrs Girls Division Kata: Silver; Kumite: Gold. JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute, Inc. Chicago Karate Academy USA Karate SAKO USA Aurora Downtown District City of Aurora, IL Aurora Regional Economic Alliance

Let’s Go!!JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute, Inc. Dustin Baldis Chris Wood USA Karate Prerna Dhawan Chicago Karate Academy...
08/31/2026

Let’s Go!!
JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute, Inc. Dustin Baldis Chris Wood USA Karate Prerna Dhawan Chicago Karate Academy City of Aurora, IL Downtownaurora Aurora Downtown District Aurora Regional Economic Alliance

Congratulations to Prerna Dhawan Prerna Dhawan for being inducted into TeamUSA.org, USA National U21 Karate Team 2026. P...
08/09/2026

Congratulations to Prerna Dhawan Prerna Dhawan for being inducted into TeamUSA.org, USA National U21 Karate Team 2026. Prerna is a full time pre-med student, and athlete from and trains at our Karate Dojo in the . She also does her strength and conditioning at in Wheaton. Here is her profile listing on the Team USA website: https://www.usankf.org/usa-karate-u21-national-team

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It is not often that such a small group of athletes can stand up to a big challenge, that takes them out of their comfor...
07/20/2026

It is not often that such a small group of athletes can stand up to a big challenge, that takes them out of their comfort zone. Congratulations to Yuvaan Dalal for his Kata silver and Kumite bronze in the 8yr old Intermediate Division.
Congratulations to Rivini Siriwardana for her Kata bronze in the 9yr old Novice Division.
Finally, congratulations to the hardest working member of our , Prerna Dhawan, , for placing at the top in 3 different Elite Kumite age Divisions:
1.) 16-17yrs -59KG: Bronze - 3rd seed on USA Karate National Team for the 2026 PKF Championships in Costa Rica.
2.) 18-20yrs -61KG: Silver - 2nd seed on the USA Karate National Team for the 2026 WKF Jr World Championship in Poland.
3.) 18-34yrs -61KG: Silver 2nd seed for the 2027 USA Senior National Team Trials in Colorado.
Prerna Dhawan is the only athlete in this year’s USA NKF National Championship & Team Trials, who competed and medalled at the top in 3 different age divisions. This is a proof that, with a committed attitude, and good foundation, you will always be at the top. We use each experience to learn from our mistakes and make ourselves better equipped for the next challenge. Thanks to everyone in the JKA and USANKF for all their support.
Now, back to training and preparing for the next horizon.

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60, S. Broadway
Aurora, IL
60505

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 8pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

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