WBKA is a karate style organization, politically neutral. We connect national federations, dojos, instructors and karate students. The purpose of association is to provide a platform for the preservation and development of Budo Karate, based on the principles taught by Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama. WBKA will provide you many benefits such as membership in the international organization, instructor’s training privilege, Budo karate seminar at your site conducted by our instructors, Dan grade ratification possibility for all styles and organizations, remote (online) teaching available, videos, international competitions.
We have 3 levels of membership.
We do not require unique BUDO KARATE membership. You can be member of ITKF, WTKF, FUDOKAN or other karate organization at the same time as BUDO karate member. We are open to everyone, who is interested in our Budo karate style.
| INDIVIDUAL | CLUB | NATIONAL FEDERATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership requirements | Age 21+ | Club has to have one BUDO KARATE registered instructor. | At least 3 clubs, each club has to have one BUDO KARATE instructor. Annual participation in the World Budo Karate Championships. Only 1 federation in country. |
| WBKA website | Not published | Published | Published. All club members are members automatically. |
| General assembly | No voting rights | No voting rights | 1 vote National federation president can be member of board of directors. |
| Max. instructor level | Can be licensed BRONZE instructor (can not exam) |
Can be licensed SILVER instructor (can exam) |
Can be licensed MASTER instructor (can exam) |
| Education program access | YES | YES | YES |
| Member can participate or be part of | Budo karate instructor camp | Budo karate instructor camp Member of committees |
Budo karate instructor camp Member of committees Head or member of committees |
| Judges | International judge C class | International judge C,B,A class | |
| World Budo karate championships |
Can compete under independent Budo karate flag (cadets-veterans). No country patch at the kimono in case of existing national federation in this country. During the medal decoration on podium no national flag. Independent BUDO KARATE flag will be provided by organizer during decoration. |
Can compete under independent Budo karate flag (cadets-veterans). No country patch at the kimono in case of existing national federation in this country. During the medal decoration on podium no national flag. Independent BUDO KARATE flag will be provided by organizer during decoration. |
Can compete under national flag (cadets-veterans) |
| Regional events | Can not request for honorary patronage | Can not request for honorary patronage | Can request for honorary patronage |
| Annual membership fee | 100 USD | 100 USD | 100 USD |