English Karate Association
General Administration
23 Sidlaws Road
Cove
Farnborough,
Hampshire,
GU14 9JL
The English Karate Governing Body (EKGB) was formed in 1991, by the amalgamation of two bodies, The English Karate Council (EKC) and The English Karate Board (EKB).
The EKGB consists of member associations representing individuals practicing karate in England. Each member association sends representatives to council meetings to discus the business of the EKGB and to formulate policies concerning the practice and development of karate within England.
In 2003 EKGB incorporated to become EKGB Ltd, this incorporation ensured that the governing body acted in accordance with company law, requiring openness and accountability, including transparency of their policies in areas such as Child Protection, Social Inclusion and Equality in Sport.
EKGB Ltd trade as English Karate, for the benefits of their members, whether the emphasis of those members is based upon tradition or sport.
The Council represents the highest authority within English Karate, day to day running however is handled by the Board of Directors.
There are 4 Officers who voluntarily give their services, these are: The President, Vice President, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. The officers and 6 individual members make up the Board.
Currently English Karate have 96 member associations with more groups and associations applying to join on a monthly basis.
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