As a prospective member you may ask yourself why should my club join the Karate Alberta Association.  There are several benefits for both small clubs and large style association.

• Access to Karate specific NCCP (National Coaching Certified Program) courses and certification
• Access to a large Karate community (1400+ in Alberta and over 20,000 in Canada)

• You become a member of the World Karate Federation (WKF). Which is the only Karate organization that is recognize by the IOC.

• Access to Traditional Karate tournaments under the WKF rules. (40+ clubs compete in Alberta)
• Access to world class coaches and officials outside of your style association.
• Access to Officials courses and opportunities to become nationally/internationally certified.
• It is a policy that all Head Instructors complete a police check including a vulnerable person's check. Children's safety is an extremely important value within the KAA and all it's members.  This policy is in place to help ensure that this value is enforced.  By being a member of the KAA you can prove to parents of prospective students that your club holds these same values.
• Club Insurance

Karate Alberta Association (KAA) is the only government recognized association for Karate.  By becoming a member of the KAA your club will stand out over other clubs.  With a Karate club on every corner our membership will give your club that extra level of certification.

If you are interested in joining visit our How to Join page