A group of eleven USKFI karateka posing for a photo indoors, wearing black jackets with a green and white crest and the words 'TEAM IRELAND', over traditional white karate uniforms with black belts, indicating they are part of an Irish karate team.

Supporting USKFI

From Beginner to Elite — Support Every Athlete.

How USKFI is funded

USKFI – United Shotokan Karate Federation of Ireland is a not for profit Karate federation.

Our funding comes from membership fees, courses, competitions, sponsorship, donations and fundraising.

Everything raised is reinvested back into the federation, our clubs and our members.

What USKFI Funds

USKFI funding supports:

  • National competitions and events

  • Courses and specialist coaching

  • Instructor, referee and judge development

  • Equipment and federation resources

  • National Squad training and development

  • International competition costs

  • Federation administration and digital services

A Fully Funded National Squad

Selection should be based on ability, commitment and performance and not Finances

For selected international competitions, USKFI funds National Squad costs including travel, accommodation and competition entry fees.

Why Additional Support Matters

Membership and event income help keep the federation running.

Sponsorship, donations and fundraising allow us to do more, from providing specialist coaching to supporting our athletes representing USKFI and Ireland internationally.

Every contribution to USKFI helps us put more resources back into karate for the benefit of our members

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