From June 24 to 26, 2011, a training camp for JKF junior national team members has been held at Nihon Karatedo Kaikan (JKF headquarter) and 12-18 year-old boys & girls, who were selected as the members by screening test in … Continue reading →

June 19, 2011 at Tagara Daini elementary school in Tokyo Rika Usami, JKF national team female kata member, visited an elementary school for kata demonstration and a lecture.

The two JKF national team female kata members, K.Inoue and R.Kajikawa visited Washingtong D.C., U.S.A. To demonstrate kata at a party held by Japanese embassy.

The WKF President Mr. Antonio Espinós received the Olympic Order of the Spanish NOC in a ceremony that took place during the General Assembly celebrated in Madrid the 1st June. The award was given by the NOC President Mr. Alejandro … Continue reading →

On 15th May 2011 the English Karate Federation held their Annual General Meeting. The meeting was well-attended and the atmosphere was friendly and positive. There is firm consensus across the country that Karate in England has been developing very well … Continue reading →

The Belgian Karate Federation has appointed its new Executive Board, the composition of which is as follows: Thierry Coupin, President Jacques Van Lerberghe, Vice-President Rudy Schuermans, Secretary General Hedwig De Clercq, Treasurer Jos Augusts, member Alain Lacroix, member Muriel Vanderhaeghen, … Continue reading →

Over 11.400 Karatekas in training for Munich’s bid 2018 130 clubs participated at the special event day of the Bavarian Karate Federation

Message from WKF President It was very good news for all the components of the World Karate Federation the day that the WKF Congress decided to host these 2011 Championships in Malaysia. The Malaysian Karate Federation already hosted in 1994 … Continue reading →

The World Karate Federation has suffered another loss by the sudden death of Mr. Michel Nguema Mengome, former WKF EC member, former President of the Gabon Karate Federation and one of the founding members of UFAK Zone 4. Mr. Mengome … Continue reading →

During the Congress which took place on the occasion of the 46th European Senior Karate Championships on 5th May 2011, Mr Antonio Espinos was re-elected as EKF President for the fourth consecutive time and for the next 6 year period. … Continue reading →