You’re invited to join our upcoming Town Hall Information Session—a great chance to hear updates directly from Karate Canada's leadership. Thursday, April 30th, 12pm ET. Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/231423394437015?p=mlY1iW9YYYrPnXyvO6 Meeting ID: 231 423 394 437 015 Passcode: W6wg6Gq2 We’ll be covering Governance, Operations, High Performance, Referees, NCCP, Athlete's Council, and other information. Whether you're an athlete, coach, official, or supporter, this...

Karate Canada is pleased to announce an upcoming refresh and strengthening of its operational committee structure, as part of our ongoing commitment to effective governance, athlete-centered development, and national collaboration respecting safe sport actions, advocacy and implementation that guides all KC activities. We are currently inviting expressions of interest from qualified and engaged members of...

2025 Referee of the Year and Karate Canada Referee Commission member Maryam Kermani shared why she gives back to her Karate community: 1. What does being named 2025 Karate Canada Referee of the Year mean to you? It is a meaningful honor that recognizes my commitment to excellence, hard work, and perseverance over many years...

Karate Canada is pleased to announce that Canadian official Trevor Walmsley has been appointed to the World Karate Federation (WKF) Referee Commission, marking a significant achievement for both Walmsley and Canadian karate. Karate Canada Chair and World Karate Federation Executive Committee Member, Craig Vokey, congratulated Walmsley on the appointment, highlighting the international confidence placed in...

Cairo, Egypt – December 1, 2025 — Karate Canada proudly recognizes the strong performances of our athletes at the 2025 World Karate Federation Championships, highlighted by a bronze medal from Natalie Olson and a 5th-place finish from Hana Furumoto-Deshaies. Competing in the women’s -55kg kumite division, Hana Furumoto-Deshaies delivered her best-ever result at a World...