World Karate Federation (WKF)

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World Karate Federation, also known as WKF, is a privately owned organization headquartered in Spain. Established in 1970, with approximately 10 employees, the organization reported $3.8M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, WKF is the governing body for all styles of Karate at a worldwide level.

Revenue

Founded

1970

Headcount

Headquarters

Spain

Primary Segment

Martial arts

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Guardian Girls Karate expanded across the Americas on June 19, 2026, following a successful instructors’ course in Mexico City that brought together 23 instructors from 17 countries. Participants received intensive training designed to provide the knowledge and tools needed to implement and broaden the initiative in their home nations. Previously, on May 5, 2026, the World Karate Federation and SOS Children’s Villages International signed a global cooperation agreement to support youth development through karate. This partnership aims to promote physical activity, discipline, inclusion, and personal development, with implementation starting in 2026 in El Salvador, Georgia, Latvia, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Senegal, and Switzerland, and future expansion plans. Earlier, on April 28, 2026, WKF CEO Sara Wolff attended the IWGA Annual General Meeting in Lausanne, where Anna Arzhanova was elected as the new IWGA President for the 2026–2030 term, succeeding José Perurena after his 12-year mandate. In March 2026, WKF Organising Committee Chair Marton Falusi visited the WKF Headquarters in Madrid, meeting with WKF President Antonio Espinós and CEO Sara Wolff to review organizational matters related to upcoming major events on the international karate calendar.

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World Karate Federation (WKF)'s revenues were less than $10M in 2024. All the revenue comes from combat sports.

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Jul

6th

2026

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Management Changes, B2B Tag

World Karate Federation suspends Karate SA's national executive amid governance issues

Karate SA has a long history of turbulence, with infighting and legal battles dogging the federation for more than a decade under long-serving president Sonny Pillay. Image: FILE THE World Karate Federation has provisionally suspended Karate SA's national executive and appointed an interim board, citing governance issues and pending disciplinary proceedings.

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Jun

19th

2026

02:07

Events, B2B Tag

Guardian Girls Karate Expands Across the Americas Following Successful Activities in Mexico City

The event was highlighted by the Guardian Girls Karate Instructors’ Course Americas, which brought together 23 instructors from 17 countries across the continent. Participants attended an intensive training programme designed to provide the knowledge and tools needed to implement and expand the initiative in their home nations.

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May

5th

2026

05:26

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

World Karate Federation and SOS Children’s Villages International Sign Global Cooperation Agreement to Support Youth Development Through KarateWorld Karate Federation and SOS Children’s Villages Inter

The partnership aims to promote physical activity, discipline, inclusion, and personal development through regular karate training. Implementation will begin in 2026 in El Salvador, Georgia, Latvia, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Senegal, and Switzerland, with plans to expand further in the future.

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Apr

28th

2026

01:08

Events, B2B Tag

WKF CEO Sara Wolff Attends IWGA Annual General Meeting in Lausanne

The AGM marked the election of Anna Arzhanova as the new IWGA President for the 2026–2030 term. She succeeds José Perurena, who has led the organisation since 2014, completing a 12-year mandate defined by strong growth and consolidation of The World Games movement.

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Apr

19th

2026

18:30

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Karate Belt Order: A Complete Guide to Belt Colors, Ranks & What They Mean

There is no universal karate belt order. Belt progression depends on style, organization, and how a school structures its curriculum. This is exactly why parents keep finding contradictory answers online and showing up confused. As an academy owner, you've probably heard this question: “What belt comes after yellow?” Students and parents are often confused about the karate belt order—the list they found online doesn't match what their dojo uses.

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Mar

26th

2026

03:14

Events, B2B Tag

WKF Organising Committee Chair Marton Falusi Visits WKF Headquarters in Madrid

Mr Falusi was welcomed by WKF President Antonio Espinós,. with WKF CEO Sara Wolff also attending the meeting. The main point of the agenda was the revision of organisational matters related to the upcoming major events on the international karate calendar.

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Mar

20th

2026

02:52

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ISF and WKF Sign Agreement to Promote Karate and School Sport Worldwide

The signing ceremony took place in Belgrade, Serbia, and was hosted by the Ministry of Sport of Serbia in the presence of Minister of Sport Zoran Gajić. The agreement was signed by Željko Tanasković, President of the International School Sport Federation, and Antonio Espinós, President of the World Karate Federation.

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Mar

9th

2026

07:41

Events, B2B Tag

World Karate Federation and United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Sign Collaboration Partnership Agreement in Madrid

The agreement was signed by WKF President Antonio Espinós and H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC. Through this partnership, the WKF joins UNAOC Sport for the #OneHumanity campaign to highlight the role of sport in advancing inclusion, diversity, and mutual understanding.

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Mar

8th

2026

06:27

B2B Tag

Guardian Girls Karate Marks International Women’s Day with Key Expansion in Asia at Tokyo Event

Sixteen women were certified as Guardian Girls instructors on day two. The new instructors include six from Japan, two from Indonesia, and one each from Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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Mar

7th

2026

06:29

B2B Tag

Guardian Girls Karate Instructor Course Opens in Tokyo, Marking Key Step for Programme Expansion in Asia

The activities represent an important milestone for the programme and for the global karate community. Training new instructors in Japan means the Guardian Girls Karate programme is set to expand across Asia in the coming months.

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Mar

6th

2026

02:21

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

World Karate Federation and LALIGA Business School Sign Educational Collaboration Agreement to Advance Sports Industry Professionalisation

The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the World Karate Federation in Madrid. The event was led by WKF President Antonio Espinós and José Moya Gómez, Director of LALIGA Business School.

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Mar

5th

2026

09:58

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Guardian Girls Karate Expands in Asia with Major Activities in Tokyo, In Time for International Women’s Day

The programme will begin on Saturday, March 7, with the first training session of the Guardian Girls Karate instructors’ course. This course is a key activity of the programme because it prepares women to teach the system and expand it in their own countries.

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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.