Walker's Martial Arts

We want to take a moment to sincerely thank these family businesses for standing behind our Walker’s Martial Arts Midwest Cup. Please help us thank and support the local businesses who support our community.

As a small family-owned martial arts school, community means everything to us. When we were looking for sponsors to help make this local tournament possible, these businesses stepped up. They chose to stand with us, our competitors, our families, our coaches, and the community that makes the Midwest Cup so special.

Their generosity helps us continue building an event where martial artists of all ages can compete, grow, challenge themselves, and create lasting memories with their teams and families.

From our Walker’s Martial Arts family to yours, thank you. Your support is seen, appreciated, and truly makes a difference.

Walker’s Martial Arts Midwest Cup
July 18, 2026
Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center
walkerskicks.com

Recent events at a festival in Toledo, Ohio remind us that public safety and awareness matter everywhere we go.

Here are just a few simple tips to help you and your family stay safe this summer at festivals, sporting events, concerts, and community gatherings.

Awareness is not fear.
Awareness is preparation.
Awareness is looking out for your family and your community.

Stay aware. Stay prepared. Stay Safe. Look out for one another.

Walker’s Martial Arts
Where Families Kick Together
Confidence • Community • Connection

Little Z was fired up even while on vacation! 👑🥋

His parents sent us a video of him throwing kicks and tearing through castles, and we absolutely loved it.

That excitement, confidence, and joy is exactly what martial arts is all about.

Proud of you, kiddo. Keep kicking strong!

All hail King Little Z! 👑🔥

Call now to connect with business.

Today someone said something that truly made my day:
“I just want you to know everything you do for the community is being seen and appreciated.”

Sometimes you don’t realize how much words mean until you hear them.

Schedule your free week!

At Walker’s Martial Arts, we’re more than a school — we’re a martial arts family. Students start as young as age 3 and grow through confidence, discipline, focus, fitness, friendships, and the skills to become future champions on and off the mat.

Whether your family is brand new or ready for a new challenge, we’d love to welcome you.

Walker’s Martial Arts
Where Families Kick Together
Confidence • Community • Connection

Schedule your free week today:
walkerskicks.com
309-242-2440
1304 E. Empire St., Ste. 2 • Bloomington, IL

A big thank you to 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 for sponsoring 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐩!

We truly appreciate your support of martial arts in McLean County. Community support like this helps make events like the Midwest Cup possible and gives students, families, and martial artists of all ages a chance to compete, grow, and shine.

Thank you for helping us build something positive for our local martial arts community. Your support means a lot to Walker’s Martial Arts and to the families who make this event so special.

We appreciate you, 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞!

Walker’s Martial Arts Midwest Cup
July 18, 2026
Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center
walkerskicks.com
309-242-2440

𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲? 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐩 is bringing the excitement, energy, and tradition of martial arts back to the beautiful 𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Hosted by Walker’s Martial Arts, the Midwest Cup is McLean County’s largest and longest-running martial arts tournament — welcoming schools from throughout the midwest, competitors, families, and spectators for a full day of action and community.

Come witness talented martial artists of all ages compete in:

Forms
Breaking
Modified Olympic-style sparring

Whether you are stepping onto the floor, coaching your team, cheering from the stands, or bringing your family to experience the thrill of martial arts, this event is for you.

Bring your school. Bring your team. Bring your family.

Be part of the Walker’s Midwest Cup!

July 18, 2026
Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center
Details: walkerskicks.com

309-242-2440