About
About the WKC
The World Karate Commission is an international sport-karate organization that brings the top competitors from its member nations together every year at the WKC World Championships.
The World Karate Commission is an international sport-karate organization that brings the top competitors from its member nations together every year at the WKC World Championships. Athletes qualify through their national federations — each led by a National Team President — at national and regional qualifying events.
Competition spans point sparring, continuous sparring, forms (kata), and weapons across age and weight divisions, in a safe, family-friendly environment built on respect and sportsmanship.
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Mission
Our mission
Everything the WKC does is measured against six commitments.
World Class Competition
To promote martial arts excellence by providing a vehicle for the top martial arts competitors from around the world to test their skills against the best of the best.
Rules, Regulations and Officiating
To set and maintain transparency, providing every competitor with an equal opportunity to excel, through the highest standard of professional officiating.
Duty of Care
Provide a family friendly atmosphere and environment at the World championship, recognizing many competitors would not be able to attend without the support of their families.
Leadership Through Continuous Improvement
Being open to innovation, creating and amending rules, programs and divisions, making the sport more exciting and enjoyable for competitors.
Recognition
To recognize and reward individuals responsible for promoting martial arts excellence and the betterment of the sport and organization.
Excellence
To constantly strive for excellence in all facets of hosting the World Championships…. Organization, schedule, competition, judging, venue.