WKF substantially broadens its international television reach through a comprehensive agreement.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has entered into an extensive agreement with US-based platform CSI Entertainment (Fight Sports Channel) to broadcast Karate’s premier events worldwide. This deal includes the television distribution of the 2023 Karate 1-Premier League events (Rabat, Fukuoka, and Dublin) and the 2023 World Senior Championships in Budapest. The agreement significantly expands the […]
The Guardian Girls Global Karate project by the WKF
The World Karate Federation (WKF) recently announced an exciting initiative called “Guardian Girls”. This worldwide project is designed to promote girls’ participation in karate. The “Guardian Girls” project is in fact based on a campaign developed by the Colombian Olympic Committee (COC). The main idea behind the campaign was to actively encourage girls aged 8 […]
Kata team explanation
What is the team kata?This is what this magnificent video from the Japanese Karate Federation wants to explain.Five minutes of explanation, which consist of a part of a kata made in three in synchronization. And a second part which is the combat application of the previous kata (BUNKAI). Video
WKF is launching the #GreenKarate project
Following the recommendations of the IOC’s Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the World Karate Federation is launching the #GreenKarate project.In cooperation with the WKF’s main partners, the #GreenKarate project is designed to promote the production and widespread use of sustainable Karate equipment. Through this initiative, the WKF and its partners pledge to produce Karate gear fabricated with […]
Dr Mouin Faouri passed away on
It is with a heavy heart, we announced the passing of Dr. Mouin Faouri, a great Jordanian Karateka and a great leader to the Asian Karate fraternity. Dr Mouin Faouri passed away on the 19th July 2020.Dr Faouri has contributed vastly to the development of Karate in both Jordan and Asia.The passing of Dr Faouri […]
William Millerson, WKF EC Member, passing away
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr William Millerson, in Curaçao on Saturday, June 20th. Mr Millerson is a member of the WKF Executive Committee, PKF Honorary President and former World Championships and continental championships medalist. William Millerson was a beloved and most respected personality for the whole Karate family and […]