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ITKF Moves Forward with the Third Stage of Its Strategic Planning and Redefines the Future of Traditional Karate

ITKF Moves Forward with the Third Stage of Its Strategic Planning and Redefines the Future of Traditional Karate

Organization Expands Its Governance, Strengthens Processes, and Implements Innovation to Establish a Self-Sustaining Model By Paulo Pinto / Global Sports Curitiba, March 16, 2025 The International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) is taking another crucial step in its institutional transformation with the implementation of the third stage of its global strategic planning. Launched in 2019, this project has driven profound changes...
ITKF avança para a terceira etapa de seu planejamento estratégico e redefine o futuro do karatê tradicional

ITKF avança para a terceira etapa de seu planejamento estratégico e redefine o futuro do karatê tradicional

Organização amplia sua governança, fortalece processos e implementa inovação para consolidar um modelo autossustentável. Por Paulo Pinto / Global Sports Curitiba, 15 de março de 2025 A International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) dá mais um passo fundamental em sua transformação institucional com a implementação da terceira etapa de seu planejamento estratégico global. O projeto, iniciado em 2019, tem promovido mudanças...
ITKF expands its borders with a diverse international calendar for 2025

ITKF expands its borders with a diverse international calendar for 2025

With 28 events scheduled on four continents, ITKF calendar reinforces its global expansion and commitment to promoting traditional karate as a tool for inclusion and socialization. By Paulo Pinto / Global Sports December 28, 2024 / Curitiba, PR The proposal presented this week by the directors of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF Global) contains 28 events, representing a significant...
ITKF World Championship combines competitiveness with human integration and technology

ITKF World Championship combines competitiveness with human integration and technology

In addition to the high technical level, the Traditional Karate World Championship emphasized cultural interaction among athletes and demonstrated flawless organization. By Paulo Pinto / Global Sports November 17, 2024 / Curitiba, Brazil Held in Vila do Conde, Portugal, from October 7 to 13, the 22nd edition of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) World Championship brought together around 900...
Campeonato Mundial da ITKF combina competitividade com integração humana e tecnologia

Campeonato Mundial da ITKF combina competitividade com integração humana e tecnologia

Além do elevado nível técnico, o mundial de karatê tradicional valorizou a interação entre atletas de diferentes culturas e demonstrou organização impecável. Por Paulo Pinto 17 de novembro de 2024 / Curitiba, PR Realizada em Vila do Conde, Portugal, de 7 a 13 de outubro, a 22ª edição do Campeonato Mundial da Federação Internacional de Karatê Tradicional (ITKF) reuniu cerca...
Coaches share expectations and team preparations for the Karate World Championship in Portugal

Coaches share expectations and team preparations for the Karate World Championship in Portugal

Coaches and team leaders from various national teams set to compete in Portugal express confidence in their athletes' preparations and share how they overcame major challenges. By Paulo Pinto / Global Sports September 9, 2024 / Curitiba, Brazil Held every two years, the World Championship of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) is a unique competition that preserves the tradition...
Técnicos revelam expectativas e compartilham a preparação das equipes para o Mundial de Karatê de Portugal

Técnicos revelam expectativas e compartilham a preparação das equipes para o Mundial de Karatê de Portugal

Treinadores e dirigentes das seleções que estarão em Portugal mostram confiança na preparação de seus atletas e explicam como superaram os principais desafios. Por Paulo Pinto / Global Sports 9 de setembro de 2024 / Curitiba, PR Realizado a cada dois anos, o Campeonato Mundial da International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) é uma competição única que preserva a tradição do...
Portugal is ready to host the Traditional Karate World Championship

Portugal is ready to host the Traditional Karate World Championship

Fernando Silva, president of FBTP, explains how the country overcame challenges to organize a high-level event and evaluates the competition's legacy. By Paulo Pinto / Global Sports September 7, 2024 / Curitiba, Brazil The consecutive hosting of two World Championships by International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) in Europe holds significant strategic importance, as it increases the visibility of the sport...