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Posted 29th October 2007
Inaugral Meeting of EKF on Saturday 3rd November at 12.00 noon.

This meeting is open to EKF members only. The agenda is to vote for the ratification of the EKF Memo/Articles of Association. Proxy votes acceptable by e-mail for this meeting, please fwd your e-mails asap to info@englishkaratefederation.com

Location: Broadstreet Rugby Football Club, The Ivor Reece Field, Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2AY

Tel: 02476 54 1070 Web site for directions: www.broadstreet-rugby.co.uk

Posted 10th October 2007
EKF Teamwork sends juniors/cadets to Turkey for WKF Championships

A concerted team effort non-stop for 4 days was needed to provide the logistics to send the junior and cadet team to the WKF World Championships in Istanbul starting on th 19th Oct. At such very short notice and with nothing arranged we have to thank the superb professional and determined efforts of Debbie Sell, Ticky Donovan O.B.E. and the magnitude of the sponsors Kachi-Do, Chikara & Cyberbudo who arranged the flights, accommodation, insurance, chaperones, clothing, gi’s entry formalities, etc and local liaison all at such short notice. We have learned a lot and built up a profile which we will use to reduce the logistics when we send teams in 2008 to Trieste (European Junior/Cadets Champs), Estonia(European Seniors) & Tokyo (World Seniors). We do appreciate any input from instructors,parents and athletes especially in the post event period. We know it will all be worth it and all our best wishes go with the team and their coaches.

Posted 8th October 2007
Memorandum and Articles of Association of the English Karate Federation Published

Click here to read these documents

Posted 1st October 2007
Notice RE EKF Membershop Qualification

To all English Karate associations:

The English Karate Federation is now officially recognised by the World Karate Federation as the governing body for Karate in England,with this in mind we wish to bring to your attention that membership of the Federation is open to all English associations.

We are holding selections on Saturday 6th October 2007 for the WKF World Junior and Cadet Championships. The selections will be held at Bisham National Sports Centre, Bisham Nr.Marlow, Bucks.

Only members of associations that commit to joining the EKF prior to 6th October 2007 will be eligible for those selections.

Carl Lindley
For and on behalf of the English Karate Federation

Posted 27th September 2007
Clarification of EKF and WKF

The English Karate Federation (EKF) wishes to make it clear that it utterly deplores the recent flood of what it considers to be, deceptive and misleading communications. They imply that you have to attend certain events and gain points, in order to be selected to represent your country at the forthcoming 2007 World Junior & Cadet Championship in Istanbul, Turkey.

The only authentic selections will take place at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre on the 6th of October, under the guidance of Mr. David “Ticky” Donovan OBE.; this is listed on the EKF web site.

For clarification purposes and in order to expose these misleading communications for what they are, please find attached an official letter from the President of the World Karate Federation (WKF), Mr. Antonio Espinos, which clearly shows that the English Karate Federation (EKF) is the only Federation able to send participants to the World Championships.

Letter from the WKF

Mr. Mike Dinsdale
Madrid, 25th September 2007

Dear Mr. Dinsdale,

I acknowledge receipt of your 21st September letter in which you submit the formal application for membership of the English Karate Federation (EKF) in the World Karate Federation, as well as of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the said EKF.

In agreement with Article 14.7 of the Statutes of the WKF, I have decided to grant provisional membership of the English Karate Federation in the WKF. This will allow the English Karate Federation to participate with a full team of athletes in the incoming Istanbul Junior & Cadet World Championships.

In the meeting of the WKF Executive Committee that will take place on 20th October in Istanbul, I will submit this decision to the ratification of the EC. At this respect, please be informed that the participation of the English Karate Federation with a full team of athletes in the Championships will play a major role in my recommendation to the EC to ratify this decision I am taking today.

Best regards,

Antonio Espinós
WKF President

Copy to: Mr. George Yerolimpos, WKF General Secretary

Posted 20th September 2007
Report on EKF Meeting 16th September

On Sunday 16 Sept Karate practitioners from all over England attended the meeting of the English Karate Federation, which was held at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport.

The purpose of the meeting was to agree the criteria and framework for a Governing Body for Karate in England, this meeting had been unanimously requested following the debacle of the previous organisation, Karate England 2005 Ltd, due to mis-management and overall lack of any semblance of regulation and accountability.

The previous organisation were reported to have amassed significant debt which could not be met, problems were mounting which the members did not want to become liabilities of any new body, particularly as they had not been privy or aware of the previous issues.

Despite 12 months having elapsed since the members first addressed the problems created by the previous organisation, it proved difficult to move forward since efforts were being expended trying to keep everyone happy.

In frustration, the ordinary members agreed we must move forward, any organisations not in membership of EKF were therefore outside the organisation of their own volition, and as such, despite requests to move forward, continue to pursue their own agenda.

The membership agreed as a fundamental principle that they would seek membership and recognition of the World Karate Federation (WKF), some discussion was heard regarding terms and conditions of membership, the outcome however remained that EKF would seek recognition and membership, and in turn would honour the statutes and requirements for membership of WKF.

The meeting then discussed the subject of startup costs for the EKF as a limited entity, delegates accepted that any startup organisation must have funds to achieve it’s goals, the EKF working party members have drafted sundry documentation such as Articles and Memorandum of Association to allow formal incorporation to go ahead as smoothly as possible with the minimum of delay.

Members unamimously agreed that members associations would be required to pay an initial fee of £250, which would provide the required startup costs, thereafter operating costs would be funded by a per capita system at a rate of £2.00 per person.

On the subject of membership status, it was agreed that founder members would be those associations listed on the EKF website as members, however as always we would welcome any group wishing to become part of EKF.

It was agreed that a caretaker board be appointed for a 6 month period, who would manage the detail of incorporation, and the creation of policies and procedures which would ensure the viability and longevity of the company, and it’s members interests for the future, after much debate on the needs and merits, the membership proposed individuals whom they wished to be directors, each nominated delegate then gave a summary of their capabilities and vision for EKF in the future. Appointed delegates as the interim Board were:

The first task set for the board was to agree the Articles and Memorandum of Association which would then be presented to the members, an Inaugural meeting would be convened for the express purpose of agreeing the Articles and Memorandum, thereby officially forming the Company, as Limited by Guarantee.

It was agreed that the board open an Bank account to receive funds on behalf of the company and it’s members

Posted Morio Higaonna 10th Dan - A very rare event12th September 2007
Morio Higaonna 10th Dan - A very rare event

We are very pleased to announce that Sensei Morio Higaonna received his 10th dan certificate from his teacher, Sensei An'ichi Miyagi on September 5th, 2007.

Sensei Higaonna also received a special certificate signed by Aragaki Shuichi Sensei and Miyagi An'ichi Sensei (both direct students of founder of Goju-Ryu, Chojun Miyagi Sensei) that recognizes him in the direct line descended from Miyagi Chojun Sensei.