Karate WA

Nominations are now open for Karate WA Life Membership.

Life Membership is the highest honour awarded by Karate Western Australia and recognises individuals who have made an exceptional, long-standing and lasting contribution to karate in Western Australia.

Nominees should have demonstrated a minimum of 12 years of service at a state level, together with significant leadership, impact, mentorship, innovation and commitment to the values of Karate WA.

Nominations may be submitted by a Member, Head of Style, Club or Director.

Applications for nominations this year on the 30 August 2026.

Further information, including the nomination criteria and endorsement process, is available from Karate WA website - Karate Australia Awards Regulations.
https://karatewestaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Endorsed-Award-Regulations_3.0_July-2025.pdf

To our Karate WA travelling team families please grab your tickets now to support our athletes at the 2026 National Championships.

Get your spectator tickets now for the Karate Australia National Championships.

Join us in Hobart from July 10–12 and experience three days of skill, focus and national pride 🇦🇺

Bring your family, support your state, and be part of one of the biggest moments on the Australian karate calendar 😎

Book now and secure your seat ⬇️
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=KARATEUP26

🥋 PERTH OPEN – THIS SUNDAY! 🥋

The schedule for this Sunday's Karate WA League Tournament – Perth Open is now available. Please take a moment to review the schedule and ensure you know your event times.

We would like to wish all competitors the very best of luck. We hope everyone enjoys a fantastic day of competition, sportsmanship and karate spirit as we come together for the final League event before the 2026 National Championships.

📢 IMPORTANT – TOURNAMENT SET UP

The tournament can only commence once the tatamis and competition areas have been fully set up.

We therefore ask all athletes, coaches and families competing in the morning session to please arrive at 8.00am and assist with tournament set up. The Perth Open relies on the support of our karate community, and even a small amount of help from each club makes a huge difference.

📍 Gold Netball Centre
⏰ Venue Set Up: 8.00am
🥋 Competition Commences: 9.00am

Thank you to our volunteers, officials, coaches, athletes and families for your continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday for another exciting day of Karate WA competition.

Proudly supported by WA Government

Good luck to all competitors! 👊🥋

Congratulations Sensei Karen Hollings

Karate WA extends its sincere congratulations to Sensei Karen Hollings of Rei Sh*to-Ryu Karate, Rockingham, on being awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List.

This prestigious honour recognises Karen's outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to the community through her work in emergency services. It is a well-deserved recognition of many years of selfless service and leadership.

Karen is also a valued and long-standing member of the Karate WA community. She proudly represented Western Australia as a member of the State Team in both 1991 and 1993 and continues to make a significant contribution to karate today through Rei Sh*to-Ryu Karate, which she operates alongside her daughter, Ashley.

Beyond her service as a paramedic and karate instructor, Karen is also the founder of the Dogs for First Responders programme, an initiative dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of emergency service personnel through the unique companionship and support that dogs can provide. This work further reflects her unwavering commitment to caring for others, both within the emergency services community and beyond.

Karen's dedication to service, leadership, and community support exemplifies the values of respect, compassion, and perseverance that are at the heart of karate.

Please join us in congratulating Sensei Karen on this remarkable achievement and well-deserved honour.

👏 Congratulations, Sensei Karen!

ORDERS CLOSE SUNDAY JUNE 7TH 6PM‼️ Make sure to get your orders in for the State Team Beanies and Warm Up Jacket before they close!

Due to the overwhelming response and strong demand for our 2026 Karate WA merchandise, orders for the Karate WA Warm-Up Jackets and Beanies will be closing earlier than originally advertised.

This early closure is necessary to allow sufficient time for production and delivery ahead of upcoming events and the National Championships.

If you have been considering placing an order, we encourage you to do today to avoid missing out. Once orders close, additional stock may not be available until a future production run.

Order will close 6pm Sunday 7th June

Only $15!

Order now for delivery before Hobart - https://www.trybooking.com/DMSCQ

Best of luck to Hannah Sullivan (2026 Karate WA Team Captain) and Jes Bromley who are heading to the 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports event in Brazil 2026 representing the UniRoos. 🇦🇺🥋

We are so proud to see these athletes stepping onto the university world stage and embracing this exciting opportunity.
Their hard work, determination, and passion for karate have helped them reach this moment, and we know they will represent themselves with pride both on and off the tatami.
Wishing them an unforgettable experience and every success along the way!
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Nominate a volunteer for the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.

Each fortnight, 2 winners receive a $400 voucher and go into the running for the Local Sporting Star of the Year award.

Nominate your star today!

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