About USA Karate

Your choice for quality technical training for Shihan, Sensei, instructors, competitors, referees and coaches. Look for the USA Karate Federation logo. It is your sign of quality in the martial arts.

USA Karate National Championships

Information and registration for the USA Karate Federation Championships date TBD, in Akron, Ohio.

Membership Registration

This is the link to register as a member of The USA Karate Federation.

USA Karate All American Karate Team

USA Karate recognizes annually at each National Training Center those karate athletes who meet certain requirements for competition, academic performance, and citizenship. These athletes are named to the USA Karate All American Team.

USA Karate Coach Ken Ferguson

Contact USA Karate head coach Ken Ferguson.

Latest Technical Article by Patrick Hickey

A definitive article concerning judging of kata. While written from the Kwanmukan perspective, it is a great resource for referees for any system of kata judging regardless of the experience level of the judge.

Partners/Affilliates and Links

Links to USA Karate recognized partner organizations, dojos, instructors staff and training aids. Find the best America has to offer right here! If you would like your school or dojo listed here, please contact USA Karate Partnership Program.

National Training Centers

Information and contacts for USA Karate Federation National and Regional Training Centers. Train with the best.

Apply for Rank Registration, Certification or Promotion

Link for Registration, Certification of Promotion. Registration is a service for your to record your promotion in our records. Certification is a process where we verify your rank and issue credentials. Promotion is where you request and USA Karate Federation institutes a rank promotion.

Look for the USA Karate Certified Logo as your sign of Quality in the martial arts. USA Karate Sanction denotes quality programs. If you are interested in having your programs certified and activities sanctioned, please contact us.