Karate WA

08/10/2026

KICK START KARATE - SIGN UP NOW!!

08/10/2026

🚨🥋 ENTRIES CLOSE SOON – DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE! 🥋🚨

It’s time to KickStart your competition journey! 👊

The Karate WA KickStart Competition is coming up, and if you’ve been thinking about giving competition a go, this is your opportunity!

Designed especially for developing competitors, KickStart is a chance to experience the excitement of competition, test your skills and build confidence in a supportive environment.

⭐ Try competition
🥋 Put your training into action
👊 Challenge yourself
🏆 Build confidence and experience
💛 Most importantly – get out there and HAVE A GO!

📅 Sunday 18 October 2026
📍 Gold Netball Centre
💰 Entry Fee: $65

Every competitor has a first tournament. Could this be yours?

🔥 Entries are OPEN NOW – don’t leave it until the last minute!

👉 Speak to your instructor and get your entry in.

See you on the tatami! 🥋
Proudly supported by the Government of Western Australia.

05/10/2026

🥋 KICK START 2026 – THERE’S A ROLE FOR EVERYONE! 🥋

Whether you’re ready to step onto the competition tatami for the very first time, or you’re an experienced athlete ready to step into a new role, we want you at the Karate WA Kick Start Tournament!

Sunday 18 October 2026
Gold Netball Centre

NEW & DEVELOPING ATHLETES – HAVE A GO!

Never competed before? Kick Start is designed for you!
Learn tatami etiquette and tournament procedures before having a go at Kata AND Kumite in a supportive round-robin format.

✔️ No medals
✔️ No pressure
✔️ Plenty of opportunities to participate
✔️ Guidance from experienced coaches and officials
✔️ $65 all-inclusive athlete entry

It’s all about learning, building confidence and giving tournament karate a try!

EXPERIENCED ATHLETES – STEP UP!

Already have tournament experience? We need you too!

Current competitors and State Squad athletes are encouraged to register as officials and rotate through different roles, including coaching, refereeing and judging, table officiating, marshalling and athlete support.

You don’t need to be experienced in every role – this is your opportunity to learn! You’ll receive guidance and mentoring while gaining practical experience and helping our newest competitors take their first steps into tournament karate.

NEW ATHLETES – HAVE A GO
EXPERIENCED ATHLETES – LEARN & LEAD
TOGETHER – LET’S KICK START THE NEXT GENERATION!

👉 Registrations are open now:
https://www.trybooking.com/DPYCN
or scan the QR code

Tag your dojo friends who should Have a Go or Step Up! 👇

Proudly supported by the WA Government.

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05/10/2026

🥋 READY TO TAKE YOUR KARATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL? 👊

You train in the dojo. You practise your kata. You work on your kumite. Now it might be time to give competition a go!

The Karate WA KickStart Competition is all about giving developing athletes the chance to step onto the competition floor, build confidence and experience the excitement of competing.

And remember — you don’t have to be an experienced competitor to start. That’s exactly what KickStart is for! ⭐

Watch our latest video and hear why giving competition a go can be such a great part of your karate journey. 🥋

📅 Sunday 18 October 2026
📍 Gold Netball Centre
💰 Entry Fee: $65

Whether your goal is to win a medal, challenge yourself, try something new or simply have some fun — your first step is entering.

💛 Give it a go.
👊 Back yourself.
🥋 Step onto the tatami.

Your competition journey could start right here at KickStart!

👉 Speak with your instructor and get ready for Sunday 18 October

Register by copying this link into your browser:
https://www.trybooking.com/DPZNI

Proudly supported by the Government of Western Australia

02/10/2026

🥋 EVERY CHAMPION HAS TO START SOMEWHERE! 🥋

Thinking about entering your first karate competition? This is your chance!

The Karate WA KickStart Competition is designed to give developing karate athletes the opportunity to experience competition in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Whether you’ve been training for a while and haven’t competed yet, or you’re ready to take that next step from the dojo onto the competition floor — KickStart is for you.

🏆 Build confidence
🥋 Experience competition
👊 Put your training into action
⭐ Learn, have fun and challenge yourself
💛 Most importantly — have a go!

As the video shows, everyone starts somewhere. The medals, experiences and memories come later — but first you have to step onto the tatami.

Could this be the start of your karate journey?

👉 Speak to your instructor about entering the Karate WA KickStart Competition.

📅 Sunday October 18
📍 Gold Netball Centre
🎟️ Entry: $65
🔗 Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DPYCN

Tag a karateka who should give competition a go! 👇

Proudly supported by the Government of Western Australia

01/10/2026

Help shape the future of Karate WA

We are starting work on Karate WA's 2027–2030 Strategic Plan, and we want our community to be part of the conversation.

What is working well?
Where can we do better?
What opportunities should we be looking at?
And what would you like karate in Western Australia to look like by 2030?

Whether you are a athlete, parent, coach, instructor, official, volunteer or club leader, we would love to hear from you.

Your feedback will help inform our upcoming Strategic Planning Workshop and the priorities for Karate WA over the next four years.

📅 Survey open: 1–14 October 2026
👉 Have your say: https://form.jotform.com/262638611965062

Please share this with your club members and others within the WA karate community.

30/09/2026

Karate WA will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with a Member Club Meeting to follow. The AGM information package has been issued to Members...

28/09/2026

Some interviews with athletes from this years competitions! If you’re thinking of competing, check out the QR for the Kick Start Karate Competition!! Sunday October 18 - Don't miss this one !

18/09/2026

🥋 KICK START 2026 – THERE’S A ROLE FOR EVERYONE! 🥋

Whether you’re ready to step onto the competition tatami for the very first time, or you’re an experienced athlete ready to step into a new role, we want you at the Karate WA Kick Start Tournament!

Sunday 18 October 2026
Gold Netball Centre

NEW & DEVELOPING ATHLETES – HAVE A GO!

Never competed before? Kick Start is designed for you!
Learn tatami etiquette and tournament procedures before having a go at Kata AND Kumite in a supportive round-robin format.

✔️ No medals
✔️ No pressure
✔️ Plenty of opportunities to participate
✔️ Guidance from experienced coaches and officials
✔️ $65 all-inclusive athlete entry

It’s all about learning, building confidence and giving tournament karate a try!

EXPERIENCED ATHLETES – STEP UP!

Already have tournament experience? We need you too!

Current competitors and State Squad athletes are encouraged to register as officials and rotate through different roles, including coaching, refereeing and judging, table officiating, marshalling and athlete support.

You don’t need to be experienced in every role – this is your opportunity to learn! You’ll receive guidance and mentoring while gaining practical experience and helping our newest competitors take their first steps into tournament karate.

NEW ATHLETES – HAVE A GO
EXPERIENCED ATHLETES – LEARN & LEAD
TOGETHER – LET’S KICK START THE NEXT GENERATION!

👉 Registrations are open now:
https://www.trybooking.com/DPYCN
or scan the QR code

Tag your dojo friends who should Have a Go or Step Up! 👇

Proudly supported by the WA Government.

17/09/2026

Karate WA is bringing its Regional Workshop to the Wheatbelt, with the workshop being held in Gingin on Sunday 25 October.

The workshop is open to all Karate WA members and will provide opportunities for athlete and instructor development, as well as for parents and volunteers to learn more about the sport and how they can get involved.

For more information, click on the link below.

GINGIN | WHEATBELT | SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2026 VENUE ARRIVAL WORKSHOP Granville Civic Centre Gingin 8.45 am registration 9.00 am workshop start 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Optional athlete signing...