Recognised by Sport NZ and the World karate federation as the governing body for karate in New Zealand, we are a voluntary, non profit organization committed to fostering and developing opportunities for all New Zealanders to participate in traditional and sports karate at all levels.
For our member clubs, Karate NZ arranges seminars and coaching clinics to assist its members in improving existing skills are learning new skills in the practice, coaching and administration of traditional and sport karate.
Karate NZ arranges training camps and tournaments at regional and national level to provide opportunities for members to participate in sport karate at their preferred level. Karate NZ also maintains affiliations with national and international bodies to provide for grass roots local karate thru to elite and high performance Karate athletes to compete at the highest level.