For anyone that is not a member of Karate Ontario and wishes to become one or wishes further information, you can download the application forms from this site.
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The Benefits of Membership
Membership in Karate Ontario is by club
Karate Ontario requires that clubs register each of their individual members
We must recognize the style of karate taught at the club as having it's origins in a traditional Okinawan or Japanese system.
Every registered member receives an automatic membership into the National Karate Association of Canada.
Members are eligible to participate in various clinics, seminars, black belt recognition, and officiating programs.
All instructors and high ranking belts may pursue theory, technical, and practical certification in the National Coaching Certification Program.
Insurance coverage, both accident and liability, is automatic for all registered members.
An elected ten member board of directors governs Karate Ontario between annual general meetings.
Registered black belt members are entitled to vote in person, or by proxy, at annual or general meetings of both Karate Ontario and the National Karate Association of Canada.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Register, at minimum, one Black belt (instructor) and 5 students, however all club members must be registered after the application is approved. To speed up the process, it is recommended all club members be registered at the time of application.
Application fee (Fee returned if application not accepted)
Copies of club instructor(s) Dan certificates
The grading procedures and requirements for all Kyu and Dan levels (Please submit actual curriculum details)
Training history of the club’s Head Instructor (Please include brief biography of your association Chief Instructor)
Resumé of all authorized grading persons (Who conducts organization examinations?) |