LINKS

World Karate Federation
 

The mission of the WKF is to train athletes and develop their mental and physical health throughout the world by securing their participation in international karate activities. The WKF hosts the World Karate Championships which is held every two years and is attended by athletes representing over 100 countries throughout the world.  The WKF is also working with the International Olympic Committee to make the sport of karate an official Olympic event.  Please click on the logo to see how you can help get the sport of karate into the Olympic Games.
 
 

Pan American Karate Federation
 

The PKF is recognized by the World Karate Federation as the governing body for sport karate for the Western Hemisphere.  The PKF has 37 member countries in the Western Hemisphere.  The PKF hosts the Pan American and Junior Pan American Championships each year.  Each member country brings their best athletes to compete at the games.   You may click on the logo for more information
 
 

USA National Karate-Do Federation
 

The USANKF is recognized by the US Olympic as the governing body for sport karate in the United States.  The USANKF hosts traditional karate tournaments throughout the country including the USANKF Junior Olympics and the USANKF National Championships & US Team Trials.  These trials determine which karate athletes are selected to represent the United States at the Pan American & World Championships.  USANKF tournaments are run with the new WKF sanbon, nihon, and ippon sparring rules.  You may click on the logo for more information.
 
 

Florida Sports Foundation
 

The Florida Sports Foundation, Inc. is the official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida. The Foundation is a private, not-for-profit corporation operating under contract with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development under the Executive Office of the Governor.  This Foundation hosts The Sunshine State Games which is Florida's own Olympic-style sports festival created for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels.  Each year these games include approximately 10,000 athletes competing in over 25 events, including karate.  You may click on the logo to receive more information.