recognised National Governing Body
for the benefit of all English Karateka
Karate in England, Karate Sport England and the English Karate Alliance have been working together since 2007 with the shared aim of uniting all English Karate Associations within a democratic and Sport England recognised and supported national governing body.
Our three bodies represent the majority of Karateka in England. We have always understood the importance of dialogue with other groups and have consistently made every effort to negotiate a united approach to achieving our aims and will continue to do so.
Karate England is the National Governing Body (NGB) for its members. As an National
Governing Body we will be aiming to:-
- offer appropriate NGB facilities to our members with minimum financial burden
- achieve recognition and support as an NGB by Sport England
- achieve unification for all English Karate Associations
- achieve the best possible facilities and structure for the benefit of all English Karateka
- ensure that all our members have the freedom to enjoy national and international relationships with karate bodies of their choice, without unfair or unreasonable restrictions and in a way which reflects the Olympic Spirit of the pursuit of sporting relationships amongst citizens of all nations as embodied in the Olympic Charter.
Frequently asked questions
Q 1. What is Karate England?
A. Karate England is a not for profit organisation which aims to promote Karate in England and act as the National Governing Body for Karate, recognised by Sport England. Karate England have in membership large and small Karate Associations representing the majority of practicing Karateka in England.
Q 2. Does Karate England cover other Martial Arts such as Taekwondo and Kick-
A. No, Karate is a distinct Martial Art and Karate England does not claim expertise in other Martial Arts or governance over them.
Q 3. Why does Karate need a Governing Body?
A. Karate is practiced by around 150,000 adults and children in England and that is a conservative estimate. Karate needs to be represented and properly recognised by the Government agency for sport – Sport England. Sport England supports recognised sports financially and Karate clubs could grow and more be established with that support. Also Karate England believe that the public need to have confidence that Karate is well regulated so that they can expect safe training and value for money at their Karate club.
Q4. How does Karate England operate?
A. Karate has grown through long established Karate Associations and Federations.
Senior members of those Associations have agreed to come together voluntarily and
give their time to Karate England. Profiles of the current 12 Board Members will
be given elsewhere on the website in due course. There are regular Board meetings
which develop policies and procedures to govern Karate. Examples are; the constitution
which defines the role of the Governing Body in detail and prescribes how Member
Associations should behave; the Strategic Plan for Karate 2009-
Q5. Who can join Karate England?
A. Karate England is not an alternative to the current pattern of Karate clubs belonging to a parent Association who provide licenses, hold grading examinations and so on. All Karate Association having over 250 members are welcome to join (those Associations below 250 but have the capacity and intention to grow their clubs will also be considered). The annual fee is £250 per Association and there is a levy of 30p per individual member. All fee income is reinvested in running the Karate Governing Body.
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Karate England will consider an application from any bona-fide English karate association.
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Karate England Application Form
10 May 2009
Karate England gave its full support to the London Youth games last year and will continue to do so this year.
This is an event which has always been open to all youth who practice Karate in the London Boroughs and offers a great opportunity for these young practitioners to mix and compete together, to share ideas and to form friendships.
Sadly, there are those who do not share these ideals, and these could result in some young Karateka being denied the opportunity to participate.
Karate England will do its best to help anyone affected. Clubs, coaches, individuals
or parents who need assistance or information can contact Board Member Ian Cuthbert
on this number -
We look forward to seeing you all at the Games and wish you an enjoyable and positive day.
10 April 2009
We welcome the London Youth Games decision to keep the Karate event at this year’s games open to all karateka.
Historically the event has been open to all and the Youth Games organisation and the London Boroughs should be applauded for upholding proper sporting principles. The games will be open to Karate England, the EKF and indeed any karateka within the London Boroughs.
The Youth Games have written to the WKF and asked that they not penalise EKF members for taking part in the games so EKF members should feel free to take part without fear of reprisal. The problem revolves around the WKF statute which is being interpreted by the EKF as not allowing EKF members to have sporting relations with anyone not in the EKF/WKF.
This Statute is ignored in many countries around the world including the USA where it has been found to be `unconstitutional`. A number of EKF members have already stated that they will support the London Youth Games come what may.
Perhaps the courage these brave few are showing will lead the way for others who wish to stand up for the freedom of children in sport and their pursuit of the Olympic ideals!
Not just in London but everywhere ! Say no to sport slavery ! ` Support the London Youth Games ! `
