EKNGB National Team Support and Performance Update

We would like to thank and acknowledge the performance team, partners and sponsors for their contribution to England Karate in the World Karate Federation and Olympic Karate this year.

Your support and help is helping prepare the EKNGB athletes and coaches. Helping to build a performance programme in a NGB that does not have any government support or funding.

We would also like to thank our EKNGB members, clubs and Associations for their support in attending and participating in the many events and pathways that have been put in place.

The following are areas that the EKNGB Board has put into place to help give support that our members need to help them achieve their goals in their competitive Karate.

– Sport Science and Medicine support for National A Squad and Tier National Team Members

Psychology, Nutrition, Physiology, S&C Programme and Testing by Coventry University. A combination of on campus support, online seminars and written reports and test results for our athletes and coaches.

– Seminars and CPD for EKNGB coaches for their personal development and continued improvement

– Five figure and official equipment sponsor for all England National Team Members by Hayashi for 2026 and 2027

– England Young Lion set up and support from EKNGB Income

– Discounts for Sport Physiotherapy and S&C sessions for all England A Squad members by Kaizen Physiotherapy and Performance

– No charge from Kaizen Physiotherapy and Performance for selected Tier 1 athletes for Sport Physiotherapy MOT Screening and reports

– S&C General Programme for all Senior Tier 1 athletes

– Access to an International Martial Arts Training Centre for EKNGB camps for our National A Squad from our sponsors and partners HAYASHI and TOP TEN

– Funding for athletes as a contribution to major championships from EKNGB income

– Full medical EKNGB support at WKF major championships and National Training Sessions and Selections

– Professional Performance programme oversight from Professional Performance Specialists from EKNGB Performance Department

– setting up of scientific testing for future publication and data analysis to increase the research  into the sport of Karate both domestically and Internationally

– No charge pre-train sessions in preparation for major championships in Kata, Kumite and Para

– Finance reward from EKNGB for winning medals at World and European Championships

– Mentor support for Tier 1 athletes where needed for selected senior England Team athletes from our EKNGB special advisors

– National Pathways for all age groups, England Young Lions, cadet, junior, U21 and Senior National teams.

– EKNGB Regional Squads and Teams for all ages from 11 years upwards. Including veterans with specific National Regional Championships in the form of the Presidents Cup

– EKNGB branded National tracksuits for England Team members for European and World Championships

Much work is still to be done and we hope as team of motivated professionals, partners and sponsors we can provide the EKNGB with a pathway and programme that any funded NGB could be proud of.

Any company that would like to sponsor or become partners with the EKNGB Performance programme then email admin@ekngb.co.uk or directly contact one of the EKNGB directors or President.

Any sponsorship would go directly in providing our current and future athletes with the support they need to compete with the World’s best Karate Nations and athletes.

Also, this is an opportunity to be part of a movement and team that wants to see England Karate become as successful as we possibly can in Olympic WKF Karate.