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Who is the New South Wales Karate Federation Inc.
The NSW Karate Federation is a non-profit body consisting of affiliates from different Karate styles and organizations.
It is affiliated with the world Karate Federation through membership of the Australian Karate Federation Inc.
NSW Karate federation Inc is currently the only karate body registered and recongnised by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation in the state of NSW.
Its major objectives are:
- To support, develop and advance the practice of Karate throughout the communities in the state
- To select, organise and support competitors in the State, National and International championships.
- To promote the proper, healthy and lawful practice of Karate in Australia.
- To prevent racial, religious or political discrimination or distinction amongst participants of art in the state.
Further it provides an indication on Credibility
To preserve the standard of Karate in the accepted by the federation after they have met interest of the community, members are only the stringent requirements set. The community can therefore have some reliance, on the endorsement of the NSWKF Inc, to indicate that the affiliated club practices karate of an acceptable standard and observes good ethics.
Why be a member?
- Government accreditation.
- Special coaching course.
- Part of the Australian karate Federation.
- Opportunity to take part in NSW and national AKF endorsed tournaments.
- Opportunity to represent Australia in Karate at international tournament and also to participate in the Olympics in the near future.
- Participate in refereeing courses and gain referees Licenses for State, National, and International levels.
Requirements of membership
- Properly qualified and accredited Instructors.
- Acceptable teaching curriculum.
- Balance between Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).
- Appropriate curriculum for men, women, and children.
- Manifest discipline in classes.
- Respect to Instructor and proper attitude of instructors and students.
- Proper regard to safety factors during training.
- Adequate safety and amenities in the dojo venue.
- Acceptable criteria for learning, grading and development.
- Ethics and conduct in the Dojo.
Click here to download a Nomination for new Member
How to select a club?
Because karate is not a regulated activity by the government authorities in the state, great care should be exercised when selecting a club.
Some points include:
- Examine your options.
- Check out the maturity and the qualifications of the instructor and credibility of the school.
- Ensure that the instructors have earned the black belts from an accredited karate school.
- Be wary of contracts and commitments.
- Observe if they are members of the NSW Karate Federation inc.
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