WSKF Australia National Tournament
A National Celebration of Traditional Shotokan Karate
The WSKF Australia National Tournament is a bi-annual event dedicated to upholding the spirit, discipline, and precision of Traditional Shotokan Karate.
Hosted under the auspices of the World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation (WSKF), our tournament aims to bring together karateka from across the country in a spirit of friendship, humility, and growth.
The WSKF Australia National Tournament offers an opportunity for students of all levels to test their skills in a format that reflects our core values—technical skills, strong spirit, and traditional form.
🥇 Events & Format
All divisions follow a traditional Shotokan structure, aligned with rank-appropriate grading criteria. Events are designed to both challenge and support the long-term development of each participant.
Events Include:
Kata
- Rank-appropriate kata based on belt level
- In line with traditional Shotokan tournament format, a prescribed kata is selected at random by the referee, in the first two rounds
- Final Round: Free choice kata
Basic Kumite
- Jiyu Ippon Kumite (semi-free)
Shobu Ippon (Traditional Shotokan Rules)
- Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced categories
- Full safety equipment required
Competitors are grouped by belt level and age, ensuring fairness and appropriate challenge.
Who Can Enter?
This event is open to all WSKF members, as well as all other like-minded Shotokan Karate clubs, that share our commitment to traditional karate values.
We warmly encourage dojos across Australia to participate and support the next generation of karateka through focused, meaningful competition.
🛡 Compulsory Safety Equipment
All Shobu Ippon participants must have the following protective equipment:
- Groin Guards (males)
- Mouthguards
- Red & Blue Mitts
- Red/Blue Shin & Instep Protectors
- Chest Protection (females – Cadets & above)
- Headgear (all children 13 & under)
- Body Protectors (all competitors)
A Message to Participants
Our WSKF Australia National Tournament is more than just a competition—it is a chance to come together in the spirit of shared practice and mutual respect.
This event provides karateka with the opportunity to challenge themselves, support one another, and continue their development through focused, traditional training and competition.
We encourage all WSKF members and like-minded Shotokan dojos to take part and approach the event with the same commitment and attitude they would bring to any meaningful step in their karate journey.