Our Vision

UFAK’s vision is firmly anchored in the structured, sustainable, and performance-driven development of karate throughout the continent.
Our ambition: to position Africa among the world’s leading karate nations.

We pursue this through:

• Organized expansion of the sport

• Strengthening national federations

• Harmonization of technical, administrative, and sporting standards across all member countries

Strengthening Technical Expertise

Technical excellence is a cornerstone of our mission.

UFAK regularly implements:

• High-level training and certification programs

• Advanced development initiatives for coaches and referees

• Measures to ensure fair competition and compliance with international regulations

“Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of competence and technical skill across African karate.”

Regional Development

We place strategic importance on regional activities, which play a key role in:

• Organizing competitions

• Identifying and nurturing talent

• Preparing athletes for elite international performance

This regional framework ensures balanced growth, inclusivity, and consistent progress across the continent.

Global Alignment

UFAK maintains close, ongoing cooperation with the World Karate Federation (WKF).

This partnership allows us to:

• Align regulations, training, and competitions with global standards

• Strengthen Africa’s representation and influence in the international karate community

Africa’s Achievements

The results speak for themselves:

• World champions and top-ranked athletes now come from Africa

• A growing number of athletes perform successfully on the global stage

UFAK is committed to sustaining this momentum and creating optimal conditions for the development of elite African athletes.

Our Website

This platform is designed to serve:

• Member federations

• Athletes, coaches, and referees

• Partners and supporters

It reflects our strategic vision, institutional values, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

A Message of Gratitude

We extend our deepest appreciation to all:

• Affiliated federations

• Leaders and technical officials

• Referees and athletes

• Partners

Thank you for your dedication and invaluable contributions to the advancement of African karate.

We wish you an informative and rewarding visit!

                                                                                                                                                      Mr. Souleymane Gay                
                                                                                    President                      
                                                                         Union of African Karate Federations

UFAK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee is responsible for directing, managing, and administering the activities of the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK), developing programs in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Congress and ensuring their effective implementation.

Composed of the President and members elected in accordance with the UFAK statutes, the Executive Committee also includes representatives from the African regions.

All elected positions within the Executive Committee are filled by the Congress.

WKF CONGRESS

The Congress is the plenary body of the WKF.

The Ordinary Congress shall convene biennially during the World Senior Championships.

The Congress holds the ultimate authority on all matters related to karate.

Participants: National Federations, Executive Committee, Commission Chairpersons, Honorary Members.

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