Get involved
Get involved
The WKC operates as a federation of national partners. Each country is led by a National Team President who runs qualifying events and brings a team to the WKC World Championships.
If you want to grow sport karate in your country and send athletes to the world stage, we would like to hear from you.
Partner journey
Three steps to the world stage
Reach out
Contact the WKC commission at info@wkcworld.com to introduce yourself and your organization.
Meet us at the Worlds
Prospective partners meet the commission in person at the upcoming WKC World Championships, where the partnership is reviewed and finalized.
Launch your national program
Run your national federation under your own board, using the WKC's standardized divisions and rules — and bring your team to the world stage.
How it works
Run locally, standardized globally
How WKC operates
Every WKC member country runs its own national federation under its own board — how each nation structures and operates its organization is up to them. What never changes is the sport itself: WKC divisions and rules are standardized worldwide, so athletes in every country qualify and compete under the same framework.
Becoming a partner nation
It starts with a conversation. Contact the WKC to introduce yourself and your organization. Prospective partners then meet the commission in person at the upcoming World Championships, where new country partnerships are finalized.
Get started
Start the conversation
To explore bringing the WKC to your country, email info@wkcworld.com and a member of the commission will be in touch.