• WKF Statute 21.9 Explained
• EKF Welcomes new members
• EKF Congratulates Referees
• New Referee's news section added

• Squad Training 14/09/08 for Paris
• Bronze for Alton Brown in Poland
• Commonwealths 2008 Results
• EKF Southern Regional Results

• 25-29/08/08 23rd Grado Stage & 23rd Grand Open Tournament Italy
• 30 & 31/08/06 European Masters Games 2008 In Malmö, Sweden
• 06 & 07 /09/06 BKF Senior & Junior Karate Championships, Sheffield

• 31st August Kumite/Kata Official's Course/Exam
• 7th-14th Sept FIT2FITE All Inclusive Holiday
• 18th Oct Bunkai-Jutsu Seminar - Iain Abernethy 5th Dan
• 19th Oct One day open course with Greg Francis & Archie Grassom

• Read the lastest EKF Newsletters

Welcome

The English Karate Federation (EKF) is set-up as a democratically elected body for English Karate to cover the whole spectrum of our martial art and to further develop an understanding administration that listens to the needs of all the many aspects of Karate from Sport to Traditional, from the youngest beginner to the most senior instructor.

The EKF is recognised as the official governing body for English Karate by both the British Karate Federation and World Karate Federation.

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BKF Championships - Sponsors Invited

This year the British Karate Federation National Junior & Senior Championships are being hosted by the English Karate Federation with the Championships being held in Ponds Forge, Sheffield, in September 2008.  Latest Sponsors List

Click here for information about Sponsorship opportunities for this prestigious event

Top Quality EKF Badges Now Available

We have taken delivery of top quality EKF badges suitable for gi's bags etc! Created in gold, red and blue and measuring 10cm x 7cm they are based on our logo design (top right of this site). Badges are available for £2.00 each. Orders of 100+ will attract a 10% discount. Contact admin@englishkaratefederation.com
for ordering details. Alternatively, you can purchase your badges at the next squad training sessions!

WKF Competition Face Mask Announced

From the 1st of January 2009, the WKF “Face Mask” protection will be compulsory for the Kumite CADET categories worldwide.

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WKF Statute 21.9 Explained

Following a recent communication from the WKF we have issued an further explanation of Statute 21.9 for clarification.

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Recognised as the official Governing Body for English Karate by the World Karate Federation (WKF).

Member of the European Karate Federation

NEW! - 7 DAY TOKYO TRIP OFFER

Due to demand, an extra booking has been made for the World Karate Championships in Tokyo. This will include flights, hotel accommodation (including breakfast) and 4 days entry into the World Championships. Depart the the UK 9th November - arrive Japan 10th November, depart Japan 17th November - arrive in the UK 17th November. Inclusive price is £1250. Please contact Sensei Terry Wingrove on 0770 88 88 88 0

14 DAY 'TRIP OF A LIFETIME' TO TOKYO

We still have a number of places left for the longer trip of 14 days. This is your LAST CHANCE to join 100 people on the 'Trip of a Lifetime'.

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Click here for a registration form (Word Doc)

FREE Entry for Spectators at the BKFs!

Latest Images - Squad Training Aug 3rd 2008

Latest Video - Jonathan Mottram in Estonia

Latest Site Updates

August 21st 2008
Parking information for the BKFs in Sheffield added

August 20th 2008
Greg Francis & Archie Grassom course added

August 6th 2008
New 7-day Tokyo Trip Offer Announced

July 31st 2008
WKF compulsory competition face mask announced

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