Karate Australia

🥋SA Open & Training Camp🥋

Training Camp – Saturday 27 June

Train with one of Australia’s top competitors, Rory Attridge, and National coach Matt Johnson, who will be running seminars throughout the day.

Training sessions for Developing and Elite competitors

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from two of Australia’s leading karate figures, gain valuable insights, and fine-tune your preparation ahead of the National Championships.

SA Open – Sunday 28 June

✅ All Categories
✅ Under 21 Categories
✅ Open Categories
✅ Scratch Matches

Don’t miss this opportunity for a final hit-out before the National Championships.

Follow the link to enter 👇
https://karate-sa.com.au/events

9 Aussie Karate athletes. One team.

Next week, University Student-Athletes are heading to the 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports event in Brazil 2026 representing the UniRoos. 🇦🇺🥋

Not only will they represent their university, but also the values of dedication, resilience, and community that karate builds every day. We wish them the very best. Enjoy this incredible experience.

Australian UniRoos
combatsports
FISU

DOUBLE CHAMPIONS! 🇦🇺🏆🏆

Our Australian Men’s and Women’s Teams are officially Oceania Champions after an amazing battle against a very strong New Zealand side!

The passion, intensity, and team spirit on display were outstanding, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way our athletes represented Australia.

With these victories, both teams have now qualified for the Karate World Cup in Hangzhou, China from 20–22 November 2026 🌏🔥

Special mention to for the incredible live stream and professional coverage throughout the championships. Fantastic work in bringing the action to everyone watching around the world.

Congratulations team - Australia is proud! 👏🇦🇺

GO TEAM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 🥋
Good Luck Ladies and Gentlemen!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🔥 CHEER ON THE 🇦🇺 TEAMS 🔥

⏰ Watch them live 4pm AEST today!
🔗 https://youtube.com/?si=3TCpo76el1bXST79

🥋 🇦🇺 Team Australia 🇦🇺 🥋
Oceania Team Championships
30 May 2026
Auckland, New Zealand

Please join us in wishing our Aussie athletes the very best for the upcoming Oceania Team Championships 🙌🏻This event is to qualify for the Karate World Cup in Hangzhou, China, from 20 - 22 November 2026. Let's do this team 👊🏻🇦🇺

Karate Australia is inviting nominations for key governance roles.

We are seeking nominations for
🔵 2 Board Appointed Director positions and
🔵 3 Finance Audit and Risk Committee member positions.

Candidates with experience in sport governance, leadership, legal, business administration or stakeholder engagement are encouraged to apply.

These voluntary roles provide an opportunity to contribute to the governance, strategic development and future growth of karate in Australia.

Karate Australia is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Women and gender diverse individuals are strongly encouraged to nominate.

Applications close 5 June 2026.

Further details and nomination form link ⬇️
https://www.karateaustralia.org.au/news/board-appointed-director-and-finance-audit-and-risk-committee

Completed nomination forms should be returned to [email protected]

And just like that, National Volunteer Week comes to a close 💙

What a wonderful week it has been celebrating the people who give their time so generously to our karate community.

From early mornings at competitions to late nights organising events, from coaching on the mats to helping quietly behind the scenes - every volunteer plays a part in making our dojo feel like home.

To all of our volunteers, thank you for everything you do, not just this week, but all year round.

Your kindness, support, and dedication are what keep our community strong.

Ending the week with grateful hearts and three big cheers for our volunteers 👏👏👏

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Australian Sports Commission

Without family, there is no community 💙

Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is dedicated to the parents and family members who are always there to lend a hand 🙌

From helping at events to transporting athletes, setting up venues, and cheering from the sidelines - your support helps keep our karate community strong.

Your contribution may happen quietly, but it never goes unnoticed.

Thank you for being such an important part of our karate family.

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Australian Sports Commission