• EKF Coaching Accreditation Clarification
• Ticky Donovan OBE presented with WKF Award
• Ticky Donoavan OBE Testimonial Dinner & Dance
• BKF Meeting with Lord Moynihan
• EKF a member of The Information Commissioner's Office
• WKF Face Mask commercially available from Nov 1st 2008

• Important information for all Coaches and Athletes regarding EKF Squad selections in 2009 Revised Jan09
• 2009 Fit2Fite and Kumite classes with Greg Francis announced
• EKF Board wishes the Squad the best for Tokyo 2008
• Greg Francis regular training sessions notice
• Paris 2009 Squad Announced & Squad training report

• 25/01/09 International Open of Wasquehal, France
• 30/01/09 to 01/02/09 36th European Junior & Cadet Champs, Paris
• 15/02/09 Greater London Karate Championships
• 28/02/09 & 01/03/09 AMA International Karate Champs
• 08/03/09 3rd Chojinkai Children & Cadet Open Karate Champs

• 25th Jan 09 EKF First Aid Course (Now FULL)

• Latest - November 2008

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 the British Karate Federation, European Karate Federation and World Karate Federation.

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NEW! EKF Merchandise

The English Karate Federation is pleased to announce a new and exciting range of exclusive clothing and training items for both athlete and supporter alike. Clothing items come in two styles; Traditional - with the 'EKF embroidered logo' and Sport - with the new 'Three Lions England squad badge logo'. This is the perfect way to show support for the National squads and support Karate within England.

Items can now be pre-purchased and any items not yet currently in stock will be ready end December / beginning of January.
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Coaching Qualifications Announcement

As an interim measure, the board have agreed to accept previous coaching qualifications in the interim period whilst the new coaching framework is finalised.
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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

Member of the British Karate Federation

Member of the Central Council for Physical Recreation

Registered with The Information Commissioner's Office

FIRST SQUAD TRAINING IN 2009 A SUCCESS

On Sunday 4th January 2009 the EKF held its first Open squad training of the year. It was a great turnout with over 140 students attending.

Wayne Otto OBE, Ian Cole, Davin Pack and Jonathan Mottram put the athletes through their paces and outlined what's to happening in the coming year. Terry Pottage also attended and explained the new competition rules which will be in force from January 2009. Competition rules can be found on the WKF website www.karateworld.org

Latest Images - EKF Northern Regionals 08

Latest Video - Jonathan Mottram in Estonia

Latest Site Updates

January 5th 2008
Revised Important information regarding squad selections in 2009 added
December 15th 2008
Many competitions for 2009 added
December 9th 2008
2009 Fit2Fite and Kumite classes with Greg Francis announced

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2008 Anti-Doping Advice Card
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