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Official Karate India Organisation Affiliation

byBharat SharmaAvailable online and across IndiaStarts from₹7,500 per yearView full gallery

The only WKF-recognized path for your dojo and athletes to reach the world stage.

This is me with the President of the World Karate Federation (WKF). My direct relationship with the highest global authorities ensures that the Karate India Organisation is the only officially recognized and legitimate pathway for athletes in India to reach the world stage.

An official poster for our All India Independence Cup Karate Championship. Affiliation with KIO grants your dojo and athletes exclusive access to prestigious, high-stakes national tournaments like this, which are essential for experience and selection.

I am signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Amity University. This partnership provides scholarships from 25% to 100% for our meritorious karate players, ensuring they can pursue higher education while building their athletic careers.

The official Certificate of Approval for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (I.T.B.P.) Central Karate Team. Our members include elite institutional teams, which is a testament to KIO's status as the sole authentic national federation.

A historic moment for Indian karate as 20 of our KIO referees successfully pass their WKF Referee exam in Fujairah, UAE. We provide a clear and proven pathway for officials to achieve world-class karate referee certification.

I had the honor of awarding medals at the 23rd Asian Karate Championships in China. My role in the Asian Karate Federation (AKF) ensures our athletes and officials are well-represented at the highest levels of international competition.

This video captures the energy and scale of a KIO Senior National Karate Championship. Our events are organized to international standards, providing a professional and competitive environment for India's best karatekas to prove their skills.

This is the official list of WKF qualified Referees and Judges from India, all certified through KIO. This document is proof of our commitment to developing a large pool of world-class officials to uphold the standards of the sport.

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You need to be absolutely certain your affiliation has value. KIO is the only organization in India recognized by the World Karate Federation and the International Olympic Committee. If your current certification does not provide a direct, verifiable pathway to official national and international championships, it will not count when your students aim for the world stage.

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Bharat Sharma

Available online and across IndiaStarts from ₹7,500 per year

I have dedicated my life to ensuring Indian karatekas get the recognition they deserve on the world stage. As the President of the KIO, I personally oversee the standards that connect our talent to the World Karate Federation. If you want to build a career in this sport, you must be part of the official movement.

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