Latest BKF News and Updates...
Rochelle Walters Secures Bronze in WKF Rome Premier League
Massive congratulations to EKNGB's Rochelle Walters who won a Silver medal
at the WKF Premier League event held in Rome, Italy in March 2026.
Watch WKF Official Podcast 'World Karate Cast'
Scotland's WKF Guaridan Girl, Amy Connell, features in three WKF Podcasts
The World Karate Federation (WKF) recently launched a brand-new podcast: World
Karate Cast.
In collaboration with Kaizen Culture, the hosts are
Mitchell Durham and Nathan Blockley. The podcast, which is featured on the
WKF's YouTube Channel, aims to deliver two episodes every month bringing you
event highlights, exclusive interviews, and insights from across the Karate
world.
Scotland's Aimee Connell has featured in three episodes of the
World Karate Cast and shares her thoughts, insights and challenges she's
faced.
Scotland Shine at European Championships
Big congratulations to Scotland's medal winners at the WKF Junior & U21 European
Karate Championships, which were held in Limassol, Cyprus.
Elize
Bauld - Gold in the Female Junior Kumite -66kg category
Cullen Brodie
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Gold in the Male Cadet Kumite -70kg category
Julia Duff - Bronze in the
Female Cadet Kumite -61kg category
Joe Gallagher - Bronze in the Male U21
Kumite -67kg category
These medals help Scotland place 9th in the
overall medal table for these championships. A great effort - well done.
Update from the World Karate Federation
WKF Letter - Affiliation Clarification
In Memorial - Oliver Brunton
It is with great sadness to report that Oliver Brunton previously Northern Ireland President, has sadly passed away.
Oliver was a great karate practitioner and will be sorely missed by family, friends and his karate family.
The BKF sends its condolences to Oliver's family at this sad time.
RIP
BKF Statement - Recognition of EKNGB as BKF Members
The British Karate Federation would like to
welcome the EKNGB Ltd as a member. Please read the statement where we try to explain the past few months, where the English Karate Federation Ltd.
has come into disrepute, untenable as the governing body in England.
English Karate
The British Karate Federation (BKF) is aware of the current situtaion concerning the English Karate Federation (EKF) and is closely monitoring developments.
At this stage, it would be inappropriate for the BKF to comment further.
Our priority remains working with our members to ensure that the needs of the sport are upheld and supported during this time.
BKF International Open - 2025
30-31st August 2025
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
100 Pond Street, Sheffield, England, S1 1AA
Download PDF bulletin for information or check on sportdata.
The BKF look forward to seeing everyone at the championships.
email: tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com
Entries via Sportdata only
For registration please visit: www.Sportdata.org
BKF Four Nations Championships - 2025
19-20th April 2025
Oriam Sports Performance Centre
Heriot-Way University, Riccarton, Edinburgh. EH4 4AS
All information for registration can be found on sportdata. The BKF look forward to seeing everyone at the championships.
email: tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com
Entries via Sportdata only
For registration please visit: www.Sportdata.org
In Memorial - Mike Billman
The BKF is saddened to forward news of the sad passing of Mick Billman.
Mick was a former President of the English Karate Federation, former Chairman of the European Karate Federation Technical Committee, former member of the European Karate Federation Sports Commission and a member of the World Karate Federation Technical Committee.
The BKF offers its sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to his family at this sad time.
We share your grief.
RIP