Welcome to the home page of the Ulster Karate-Do Federation (UKF). In
this site you will find information relating to the UKF, clubs, its
senior grades, and members. The UKF is based in the North West of
Ireland and it is a very busy organization with events occurring on a regular
basis. We have strong links with other reputable local, national and
international organizations.
Also, from a national perspective the UKF is a member of the Irish
Karate Advisory Board (IKAB) and the Irish Martial Arts Commission (IMAC).
From an international perspective, the UKF is a full member of the
World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF).
The
UKF has had enough of politics and it is not politically aligned to any one
group. Also, the UKF does not seek to act as a governing body. However,
the UKF strives to provide the best for its membership through its accredited
coaches and its contacts with other reputable organisations. It allows
its members to achieve their own potential be that in the local,
national or international arena. Each UKF member is afforded the chance
to participate at a level that suits them. To help students achieve
their potential, all UKF coaches are guided by Technical Criteria that ensure that
students have met fitness and practice standards. Also, each year the UKF runs accredited coaching courses, refereeing courses, kata courses
and competitions. While brown belt gradings are held twice a year,
black belt gradings are held once a year.
On
behalf of the UKF membership I hope that you enjoy your visit to the UKF
website.
Columba
McLaughlin 5th Dan
President
