It is with deep sorrow that we have to inform that our beloved friend, DC Member for both WGKF and European Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation, Cristian Bogza just passed away in Mexico. He was to be appointed Secretary General during the congress in Austria. To his wife, kids, family, friends, and also his many Karate friends our sympathy. You will always

Dear members WGKF, we have created an opportunity to order merchandise products from the 7th WGKF Championships in advance. All products offered can be produced in the appropriate quantity and in a timely manner so that everyone gets their souvenir of our event without the risk that something will no longer be available on site. Only T-shirts will be offered

Please pay attention to the attached bulletin for the 7th WGKF Championships

It is our sad duty to inform all our members and friends that our Vice-President, and President of Asian Goju-Ryu Karate Federation, Hanshi Alvin Tan Oon Lye, passed away today, January 9, 2023.  To his family, students and friends our deepest condolences.

for WGKF Congress held on 7th Sep 2022, Foligno, Italy

Official results from 6th WGKF Championships in Italy, Foligno, September 8-11, 2022. Download: Official-Results-6th-WGKF-2022Download All-Draw-6th-WGKF-Championships-2022Download Link for results from sportdata: https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/popup_main.php?popup_action=results&vernr=6483&active_menu=calendar

Please file attention to the approved documents for 6th WGKF Championships 2022 in Italy! Deadline for registration is 31-08-2022 !! Schedule for referees a coaches Wednesday 07.09.2022 9.00 - 12:00 Palapaternesi Building: Referees Theory Seminar with examination  12:00 - 13:00 Lunch 13:00 - 15:00 Palapaternesi Building: Referees Practical Training and examination 15:00 - 16:30 Palapaternesi Building: Referees and coaches briefing/seminar(without

The next WGKF Championshios will be in Italy, 8.-11. september 2022 Download Bulletin No.2 - WGKF Championships 2022

Dear friends all over the World, Unfortunatelly Covid-19 Pandemic situation is not getting better all over, numbers of infected and deceased continue to grow, preventing normal activity resumption. Even in the case a trustworthy vacine is reached (which is not yet sure), within the next months, guaranteeing everyone the freedom of movement we all desire, 2021 will be still a

Before each championship, a referee course and a WGKF Coach certification course are held regularly. Here are some photos from both events. (more…)

Official results from 5th WGKF Championships in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, September 19-22, 2019 Official-Results-5th-WGKF-2019Download Link for results from sportdata: https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/popup_main.php?popup_action=results&vernr=4436&active_menu=calendar

WGKF Congress held on Sep 19th 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (more…)

Will be held in Ukraina from 10.-12.05.2019 more info president@jfu.org.ua

Dear friends, attached please find the 2nd Bulletin of the 5th WGKF Championships 2019 in Malaysia.  2nd BULLETINDownload

It has just been published the book of our President, “Chojun Miyagi and Goju-ryu. A shared journey” (available on Amazon) about the history of our style and its founder, Chojun Miyagi. A recommended and indispensable reading for a better understanding of Goju-ryu reality.

It is with deep regret that we communicate the passing  dawn this morning of our beloved friend Sensei Marcello Tiberi, one of the founders of E.G.K.F and the mentor of the creation of the W.G.K.F.. Goju-ryu Karate became poorer today as well as all of us his friends

Dear goju friends, let us invite you to the 6th AGKF (Asian Goju-ryu Karate Federation) Championship. (more…)

WGKF Congress held on Sep 13th 2017, Bucuresti, Romania. Last information about events WGKF (World Goju-Ryu Karate Federation)…

Official Results from 4th WGKF Championship – Bucharest, ROMANIA – September 14th-17th, 2017 (more…)

Oceanian Goju-Ryu Karate Federation, New Zealand Goju-ryu Karate and Karate New Zealand President, Hanshi Dennis May was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit at an Investiture Ceremony which was held in the Government House in Auckland, on Friday August 18th. Hanshi Dennis May received the recognition from the Governor-General her Excellency Dame Patsy Reddy. The head of Goju-ryu in

During the summer holidays, Okinawa Karate lost two important legends of Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Hanshi Yoshio Hichiya 10th Dan passed away after a severe illness 25.7.2017 and Hanshi Seikichi Kinjo 10th Dan also passed away after a severe illness on 28.7.2017. Both in Naha Okinawa. Let's pay tribute to these legends, respecting the WGKF family   Hanshi Yoshio Hichiya 10th

Please find enclosed the relevant information regarding the 4th WGKF Championships to be held in Bucharest (Romania) from 13rd until 17th September, 2017. Download Bulletin vr 1.1.: WGKF_Bucharest_2017_v1_1 Download Entry Form: WGKF-Divisions-vr02 Please send the Entry Form to: secretariat@frkarate.ro and copy registration@wgkf.net

I have the unfortunate duty to report the death on February 10, 2017 of Kyoshi Ydenir Prudenciano Machado, President of Liga Brasileira de Karate-do Goju-ryu, our delegate in Brazil and Vice President of the South American Karate Union Goju-ryu. To the family, to the Brazilian Goju-ryu and to all his friends, among whom I'm included, tour deep condolences. Humberto Nuno de

WGKF Congress held on Thursday, Nov 26th. 2015, Auckland, New Zealand. Last information about events WGKF (World Goju-Ryu Karate federation)... (more…)

From 1st until 4th June in Hustopeče, Czech republic will be 15th European Gasshuku from O.G.K.K. Please on website www.ogkk-gasshuku.info  you can see the latest information about 15th European Gasshuku O.G.K.K. 2016 in Czech republic. If you will have any question can you write to mail info@ogkk-gasshuku.info.

Photogallery from 3rd World Goju Ryu Karate Championship in New Zealand 2015. (more…)

Results from 3rd WGKF Championships 2015, New Zealand - Auckland (more…)

Please find enclosed the relevant information regarding the WGKF Championships to be held in Auckland (New Zealand) from 26th until 29th November, 2015. (more…)

WGKF Congress held on Thursday, Sep 12th. 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa Roll Call The WGKF General Secretary, Mr. Jiri Bocek announced the roll call which counted 25 representatives of National Federations as present. President´s address and general information The WGKF President, Humberto Oliveira welcomed presented members in Stellenbosch and informed them of the important business regarding this event – 2°nd

Since 28 of October this year, Europe has a new 9º Dan in Goju-Ryu. It is with great pleasure that we inform that Hanshi Jaime Sequeira Pereira, from Portugal, was graded to this highest qualification by Hanshi Kiichi Nakamoto (Okinawa Dento Karate Kobudo) , probably the last remaining student of Chojun Miyagi Sensei. (more…)

On behalf of the NZGKF and the Oceania Goju Ryu Karate Federation it is my pleasure to welcome you all to New Zealand for the next WGKF World Karate Championships. A special thank you to Sensei Lilian Kattan for organising the wonderful World Championship we have just had in the beautiful city of Stellenbosch, South Africa. I would also like

Download results from the 2nd World Goju-Ryu Championship in Stellenbosch, South Africa September 10. - 15.  2013  is here: WGKF results 2013 (ZIP - PDF 996 kB) (more…)

Photogallery from 2nd WGKF Championship in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (September 10 - 15, 2013) Photo by MirageMusil.eu (more…)

75 countries have been invited to participate in the 2nd World Goju Ryu Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and Seniors which will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa from 9 to 16 September 2013. If your country has not been included, or information has not reached you, please download these documents to review: More information abouth Championship 2013 is on

Dear WGKF Friends As your personal hosts in South Africa, Elias and Lilian Kattan, founders of the Africa Goju Ryu Karate Federation, hereby invite you to experience some Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu training with us, by attending a seminar with two of our Okinawan teachers, after completion of the WGKF Championships. Please circulate this invitation to all your members. Details

Team Manager’s Notes ~ General Notice Notice from WGKF Chief Referee Each nation must provide minimum 2, maximum 6 Judges/Referees. Fines may be imposed if not. It is only possible to Judge/Referee at a WGKF Championships with an international WGKF or WKF license. To qualify for WGKF license, training and examination can be done as schedule below: 11 September 16h00

Decision of the DC concerning the constitution of National teams by WGKF members (to be added at future Congress to the Statutes) (more…)

We have very regrettable news for you. KOSHIN IHA sensei our honorary chairman passed away in this morning. (28.01.2012) (more…)

The new logo African Goju Ryu Karate Federation and logo for the 2nd World Goju-Ryu Karate Championship in Africa in 2013. (more…)

Enclosed please find new Regulations for WGKF Dan Grade certificate issuing. Along this regulations you can ask for Dan grade certificate for you or your Federations members. (more…)

For WGKF Congress held on Wednesday, Sep 29th. 2010, Vila Galé Hotel, Cascais, Portugal (more…)

download results from the 1st World Goju-Ryu Championship in Portugal, Cascais 30.September - 3.October 2010  is here: Official_Results_2010_wgkf (more…)

Photo Gallery from 1st World Goju-Ryu Karate Championship in Portugal, Cascais September 30 - October 3, 2010 (more…)

For WGKF Congress held on Wednesday, Sep 29th. 2010, Vila Galé Hotel, Cascais, Portugal (more…)

If you wish you can join our Championship On-line.  (more…)

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on the 4th and 5th October 2010 will be the International Interkai Seminar Karate Goju-Ryu and Kobudo. More info is on the e-mail: cefidec@gmail.com or T. 96 808 03 36 (more…)

in Portugal 29th September until 3rd October, 2010 (more…)

Cadets-Juniors-Seniors (29 Set-3 Oct, Cascais/Portugal) (more…)

Photogallery from 1st Pre-World Championship in Italy 2006 (more…)

Results from 1st Pre-World Goju-Ryu Karate Championship in Italy (more…)