Karate Canada is pleased to release the first Information Bulletin for its upcoming 2021 Senior National Team Trials, set to take place in Calgary (AB) on September 25-26, 2021. Online pre-registration (mandatory) for all participants (by Provincial / Territorial Associations) will open on SportData on August 1st, 2021, and will remain open until September 15,...
"Paul Oliver was an instrumental force for the development of Karate in Canada." says Karate Canada President Craig Vokey. "Paul's contribution as a karate-ka, coach, NCCP program pioneer, and Provincial President - to name a few, will always be remembered. I wish to join the karate community in expressing deep regrets on behalf of Karate...
From Karate Canada Athlete Director and Athlete Council Chair, Toshihide Uchiage: Karate Canada is pleased to announce the members of the Athlete Council for the 2021-22 year. With representation from both kata and kumite, and an equal gender split, the Athlete Council strives to be the collective voice of Karate Canada’s National Team Athletes. The...
Following his inspiring performance at the Paris Olympic Qualifier Tournament, Daniel Gaysinsky punched his ticket to participate in the first ever Karate Olympic events. He will be competing on Saturday, August 7th in Men's kumite +75kg. Gaysinsky will be accompanied by Senior National Team Kumite Head Coach, Mrs. Nassim Varasteh, National Team Assistant Coach and...
Last weekend was the final tournament opportunity for karatekas to qualify for the upcoming 2020 Olympics. Approximately 500 athletes from 98 countries made their way to Paris, France in the hope of winning one of the 24 tickets to Tokyo. Team Canada was comprised of 8 athletes in each of the Olympic divisions, as well...
