Apply for Club Membership
- Are you a club current outside the EKF?
- Would you like to join the Premier Governing Body for Karate recognised by the World Karate Federation?
- Would you like to add prestige and credibility to your club?
- Would you like to take advantage of the EKF services such as, National Squads, International competitions at both Kumite and Kata, Coaching programme, Referees programme as well as British and International recognition?
We offer Child Protection and Safe Guarding, CRB checks, Insurance services and much more such as recognition by the World Karate Federation. We can offer a Dan Grading facility via our Technical committee which comprises of some of England's most senior and foremost Karate-ka.
(Please note: Clubs within EKF cannot apply for this within 12 months of leaving their existing Association).
For details contact complianceofficer@englishkaratefederation.com.
ALL new applications for membership must be submitted on our"EKF Application Form" which, upon receipt, will be submitted to the board for consideration. Decisions will normally be made within 30 days or receipt of your application.
Benefits that your Club and the members of your Club can enjoy with the EKF
Please click the link which will take you through to the online association application and payment fee.
JOIN HERE
https://formsmarts.com/form/1wj9?mode=h5
Club membership is £250. If your initial application to join the EKF is rejected then your fee will be refunded less a small fee of £50 for administration costs. Please be advised that there is no refund of your fee if after the 12 month provisionary period you should fail to be given full membership.
If you have any questions prior to application please feel free to contact us - we are more than happy to answer your questions.
The Details
Definition of a 'Club'
- 1 recognised sensei, (Min age 21, min grade 1st dan)
- A maximum of 3 dojo's under the 1 sensei (who must be resident in England)
- All 3 dojo's must use the same club name and logo venues within a 15 mile radius
- Must have a minimum of 10 members
- Cannot be members of existing EKF assocaitions
Membership subject to usual checks and provisional membership.
Membership Fees
- Membership Payment of £250.00, payable on application.
- License Fees as per standard EKF rate.
- Clubs are offered Provisional CLUB Membership for 12 months then if they are accepted they can become FULL CLUB MEMBERS
EKF Membership Levels
- EKF full association membership
- EKF provisional association membership
- EKF full club membership
- EKF provisional club membership
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