World Karate Federation, also known as WKF, a privately owned organization headquartered in Spain, was founded in 1970 and employs approximately 10 individuals. The organization specializes in martial arts, functioning as the governing body for all styles of Karate at a worldwide level.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) appointed a new interim board for Karate South Africa (KSA) on August 5, 2026, amid governance concerns and allegations of corruption that led to the suspension of KSA's entire national executive, including president Sonny Pillay. Previously, on July 19, the WKF confirmed KSA's status as a full member of the world body despite the executive's suspension, endorsing interim president Sean Ahmed. This followed the WKF's provisional suspension of KSA's national executive on July 6, citing governance issues and pending disciplinary proceedings, and its initial appointment of an interim board. KSA has a history of turbulence, marked by infighting and legal battles under long-serving president Sonny Pillay. Separately, on June 19, the Guardian Girls Karate initiative expanded across the Americas, highlighted by an Instructors’ Course in Mexico City that gathered 23 instructors from 17 countries to provide tools for implementing and expanding the initiative. Earlier, on May 5, the WKF signed a global cooperation agreement with SOS Children’s Villages International, aiming to promote physical activity, discipline, inclusion, and personal development through regular karate training, with implementation scheduled to begin in 2026 in eight countries including El Salvador and Switzerland.
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World Karate Federation (WKF)'s revenues were less than $100M in 2024. All the revenue comes from combat sports.
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World Karate Federation (WKF) sells broadcasting rights of its combat sports competitions to 13 companies globally, covering 7 countries. World Karate Federation (WKF)'s rights holders include Claro.
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