2025 Prairie States Karate Championships
From 1971-1993 Kankakee was the home of the largest tournament held in Illinois, hosted by Master Burley Wagner.
32 Years later, The Prairie States Championships have been reborn!! Hosted by Wagner student, Dwight Bossong 5th Dan, and owner of Shorei Ryu Karate Studios.
1st-3rd places will receive amazing trophies with at least 10 unique Grand Champion awards.
This is one Event you do not want to miss.
This is a USAMA rule sanctioned event. PKRA and Lions Karate Circuit, co-point sanction.
USAMA Rule Sanctioned
Co-Points Sanctioning by: Lions Karate Circuit and PKRA
Competition Location
The 2025 Prairie States Karate Championships will be hosted at:
The Kankakee Valley Parks Department (PKVD) Recreations Center
150 N Indiana Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
1st-3rd Place Winners
will receive amazing trophies equivalent to their division placements.
Grand Champion Prizes
We will be awarding at least 10 unique Grand Championship awards in these events:
UNDER 18 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced KATA. UNDER 18 WEAPONS ADULT BLACKBELT KATA, ADULT BLACKBELT WEAPONS, BLACKBELT MEN SPARRING, BLACKBELT WOMEN SPARRING
Flat Competitor Fee
Register for one or all events for the same flat rate of $65!
Pre-Register by 10/5 and save $10 per competitor.
Spectator Passes
Enjoy the competition as a spectator for just $10!
Ages 5 & Under are Free!