WKF Sparring Gear

The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the largest international governing body for the sport of karate. It is responsible for regulating and organizing international karate competitions, including the World Karate Championships and events in the Olympic Games.


Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
Membership: The WKF has over 190 member countries, representing millions of practitioners worldwide.
Recognized Disciplines: The WKF oversees various styles of karate, with competitions in Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring).
Olympic Involvement: Karate, under the WKF, made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics