Benefits of Membership
- Insurance Policy available for affiliate clubs
- Members of the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OCI)
- Access to Olympic qualifiers
- Members of the World Karate Federation (WKF) and European Karate Federation (EKF)
- Access to EKF competition circuit and coaching/refereeing examinations
- Access to WKF competition circuit and coaching/refereeing examinations
- Access to Ireland’s National Karate Squad
- Junior and Senior Kata and Kumite competition
- National Karate tournaments for Juniors and Seniors
- Regular seminars and courses with internationally recognised Karateka and Coaches
- Referee and Judges training and certification
- Coach Certification - Introduction to Coaching Level 1
- Access to Garda Vetting
Club Requirements
Please read the Affiliate Club Requirements.
- The registered Club Instructor must have a Dan grade in traditional karate
- This Dan grade must be awarded by a bona fide organisation *
- The traditional style of karate must be recognised by O.N.A.K.A.I. *
- Verifiable documentation is required
- Clubs must register with the National Vetting Bureau
- Instructors & Assistant Instructors must be Garda vetted
- Completion of Safeguarding 1 workshop
- Completion of Sport 1st Aid Course
- Clubs must have appropriate insurance
- Appointment of a Club Children's Officer (if under 18s)
- Completion of Safeguarding 2 workshop
- Minimum of 10 members
- Safeguarding Risk Assessment required
- Safeguarding Statement required
- Agreement to attain coaching qualifications
- Compliance with governance codes
- Agreement to abide by constitution
- Instructors may be assessed for proficiency
- Assessment by Technical Committee may be required
- Submission of teaching syllabus may be required
In order to comply with regulation and to provide protection to all our members, all clubs must meet our defined criteria. This ensures the highest standards in Irish karate.
All applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee of O.N.A.K.A.I.
*Decisions regarding Dan grades and recognised styles are made by the Executive Committee.
We operate a Club Membership model. Complete this
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