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Karate

 

Para-Karate refers to a modality of Karate in which competition rules have been established in order to accommodate fair competitions among athletes with disabilities. Para-Karate is focused on developing the ancient discipline of “kata” for wheelchair athletes, visually impaired athletes and athletes with learning impairments.

In 2006 the World Karate Federation created the Para-Karate Commission in an effort to develop and promote Karate among athletes with disabilities. Since then, Para-Karate is a fully integrated part of the operations of the World Karate Federation. In 2015 the World Karate Federation became a recognized IF by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) , thus reflecting the organisation's progress and ongoing work in developing Para-Karate.

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Get Involved

To find out how to start participating in Judo you can refer to the DSW club finder or visit the Welsh Karate Website.

National Governing Body for Karate in Wales:

Welsh Karate

Website: welshkarate.org.uk

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Competitive Pathways

There are pathways that lead to:

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Eligibility

Eligible Impairments:
Visual impairment
Intellectual Impairment
Physical Impairment

You can find out more about the eligible impairment types in Para Karate here

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