WKF

WKF is an acronym that can refer to more than one international sports federation. The most widely recognized usage is the World Karate Federation, the international governing body for karate. The WKF oversees the sport’s global development, establishes competition rules, and coordinates major international events such as world championships. It works through national and continental federations to promote karate, provides referee and coach education, and administers standardized judging and anti-doping measures. The organization is a member of the international sports community and, since karate’s inclusion in the Olympic program, has played a key role in preparing athletes for Olympic competition under WKF rules.

Another organization that uses the WKF acronym is the World Kickboxing Federation. This body governs kickboxing competitions and sanctions titles, operating as a separate federation from the karate organizations that share the same abbreviation. The World Kickboxing Federation typically arranges regional and international events, assigns rankings, and collaborates with national associations to promote the sport and ensure consistency in rules and safety standards.

Because WKF can refer to more than one federation, the specific sport context usually clarifies which organization is being discussed. In the world of international sports governance, the World Karate Federation is the primary reference for karate, while the World Kickboxing Federation represents a distinct governance structure for kickboxing.