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The World Karate Federation have finally clarified statute 21.9 of its rules.

It would seem that some governing bodies, especially the English Karate Federation have taken the statute out of context.

IMPORTANT TO ALL WKF NATIONAL FEDERATIONS MEMBERS

As an additional clarification of the term “Dissenting Organisation”, the Executive Committee has passed the following definition:

The WKF defines the term “dissenting organisations”, as mentioned in the WKF Statutes, paragraph 21.9, to be understood as any organisation, other than the WKF, organising or sanctioning a tournament proclaimed to be a Karate World Championships (other than a style one where the name of the style is explicitly mentioned in the name of the Championships).

Interestingly this statement has not appeared on any governing bodies websites. Reading between the lines it would appear that there are some who would like to use this as a lever to keep certain organisations out of a governing body. These people have no place in our governing bodies, especially the English Karate Federation!

On Wednesday 28 May the BTKA provided karate officials for the Royal Navy versus the Royal Marines annual Martial Arts Championships.

On Friday 6th June Javea Councillor for Sports, Jose Erades, presented over 75 junior Club Deportivo Washinkai karate students with a medal to recognise their dedication to karate.  Ten additional students were also presented with trophies as awards for the important mental aspects of karate training such as Perserverence, Humility, Courtesy and Respect..

We would like to take this opportunity to point out the following.

This website, www.btka.org.uk, is open to everyone. Our forum, shop etc are open to anyone irrespective of whether they are a member of the BTKA or non-member of the BTKA.

Similarly our new magazine Shinzui Karate-do is for anyone who wishes to read it , and is available through our online shop.

See sign up and join in, we look forward to seeing you online soon!