20TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS SHOW

Join us for the high-energy Martial Arts World Awards Show as we celebrate 20 years of excellence, discipline, leadership, and legacy.

This ticket provides admission to the Awards Show portion of the evening. Your show-only admission gives you access to the full awards program, and world-class entertainment. Guest will enjoy vibrant ambiance and electrifying performances by Swift, Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., Darimod and more. Every seat supports our nonprofit, KATA - Kinetic Action Transforming Aspirations, expand its work of transforming lives through the martial arts.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Doors Open: 5:00 PM

Awards Show Begins Promptly: 5:30 PM

📍 Center for Visual and Performing Arts1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN

🎟 Advance tickets: $50

Tickets increase to $75 at midnight March 14, 2026. Don’t wait — secure your seat today!

For guests interested in the complete evening - including our Black-Tie Dinner and After-Party Celebration - please keep scrolling to Martial Arts World 2026 Annual Awards Gala: A fundraiser benefiting KATA event below.

Martial Arts World 2026 Annual Awards Gala: A fundraiser benefiting KATA

Martial Arts World is starting off 2026 by celebrating 20 years of its Annual Martial Arts Weekend! We at KATA, as part of our ongoing partnership with Martial Arts World is presenting to you the 2026 Annual Awards Gala! This evening of elegance, food and fellowship will take place Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321. The Annual Awards Gala is Martial Arts World’s celebration of the achievements of its members throughout the year, as well as the contributions of members of the community. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than it’s ever been! The itinerary is as follows:

• MAW Awards Show: 5:30PM Center for Visual and Performing Arts (THEATER)

• Gold Carpet Experience: 7:00PM Center for Visual and Performing Arts (ATRIUM)

• Black-Tie Dinner: 7:30PM Center for Visual and Performing Arts (GRAND BALLROOM)

• The Official After-Party: 9:00PM until event’s end - Featuring DJ Bighomie Reese

All of the proceeds of this event will be donated to KATA to further our mission! Tickets are now available for the Full Gala Experience and the Awards Show Only. Reserve you seat today and celebrate with us.

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Martial Arts World 17th Annual Awards Gala: A fundraiser benefiting KATA

KATA continues its partnership with Martial Arts World with the 17th Annual Awards Gala! This event, a special evening where Martial Arts World acknowledges the achievements of its members throughout the year and the contributions of members of the community, will have 100% of its proceeds be donated to KATA to continue our cause. This evening of elegance, food and fellowship will take place Friday, March 15, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321. Tickets are available for purchase now!

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