Recognised as the official Governing Body for Karate by the
World Karate Federation (WKF)

Welcome to the Karate South Africa (KSA) web site. Through this site we aim to provide the latest news and information regarding South African Karate, both Provincially, Nationally and Internationally. By being a member of the KSA you are linked to over 160 countries worldwide as the KSA is a member of the World Karate Federation (W.K.F.). The W.K.F. has full Olympic recognition and conducts the official Senior and Junior/Cadet World Championships on alternate years.

Another benefit is ready access to coaching, refereeing and officiating courses and subsequent qualifications. It is the aim of KSA to promote, organise, regulate and popularise the sport of Karate in South Africa.

We invite your contributions for every page whether its instructors, athletes, squad training, competition results & photos.

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Latest News

The 2009 USSA Karate Championships will be held in Port Elizabeth on 27 June read more ...

Results of 2009 KSA Cadet/Junior Champs held in Durban read more.

Results of the Young Lions Full Contact Tournament read more ..

The 2009 Commonwealth Championships relocated to South Africa .. read more ...

KSA NEC member - Hoosain Narker launched his book “My Karate Odyssey” in December 2008. Read more ...

The KSA Full Contact Seniors champs will be held later this year

KSA will be sending a team to the 2009 World Kumite Championships to be held in Pattaya, Thailand in October 2009. Last year’s event showcased the true spirit of the Martial Arts and had top fighters from all around the World. KSA was present to view the event. read more ...

2009 WAR KSA Children, Junior, Cadet and Senior National Team Trials read more ...

WKF 1st Children’s World Cup & Training Camp in Greece  July 2008 Read more ...

The WKF have announced that Karate has been accepted by the IOC onto the short list of sport for consideration in the Olympic Programme.