World General Karate Federation

Welcome to WGKF

Welcome to the World General Karate Federation, a modern karate federation created to support clubs, athletes, coaches, referees, officials and members through clear standards, strong organisation and a shared commitment to the future of karate.

WGKF brings together people from across the wider karate and martial arts community, including those involved in sports karate, traditional karate and full contact karate. Our aim is to create a trusted national platform where members can access karate events, competition rules, registration pathways, official information and development opportunities in one clear place.

Whether you are a karate club looking for affiliation, an athlete searching for competition opportunities, a coach wanting to stay connected, or a referee looking for official registration, WGKF provides a structured route into federation activity. We believe karate should be built on respect, discipline, fairness, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through official events, member events, collaborative activity, commissions and member support, WGKF works to promote high standards while keeping karate accessible and progressive. Explore the site to learn more about our leadership, rules, membership, events and the different areas of karate we support across the UK and beyond.