Mozambique Karate Federation · Since 1985
Developing, regulating and promoting Karate in Mozambique since 1985.
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Who we are
The reference institution for Karate in Mozambique
The Mozambique Karate Federation is the reference institution for the development, regulation and promotion of Karate in Mozambique.
Affiliated to the Mozambique Olympic Committee, the World Karate Federation and the African Karate Union, it brings together more than 50 associations and schools across every province. Since 1985 it has worked to consolidate and organise the practice of Karate, across styles and generations.
About the FederationAreas of work
Training
Continuous development of instructors, coaches and referees, ensuring technical and pedagogical excellence nationwide.
Competition
Promoting and organising provincial, national and international championships, fostering the competitive spirit.
Exchange
Technical partnerships with foreign federations, promoting the exchange of experience and methodological innovation.
Support
Backing academies and karate schools in every province, encouraging expansion and equitable access.
Tradition
Valuing the recognised traditional styles, safeguarding cultural heritage and philosophical principles.
Integration
Bringing Karate into educational and community programmes, promoting discipline and active citizenship.
Latest news
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Primeira Sessão Prática do Curso Modular de Juízes e Árbitros Reforça a Qualidade da Arbitragem Nacional
No sábado, 1 de agosto de 2026, a FMK, através da CNAK, realizou a primeira sessão prática do Curso Modular de Formação de Juízes e Árbitros de Karate, em conformidade com as Regras Oficiais da WKF 2026.
CNAK
FMK inicia Curso Modular de Formação de Árbitros e Juízes de Karate
No âmbito do seu Programa Nacional de Formação e Desenvolvimento, a FMK, através da CNAK, deu início ao Curso Modular de Formação de Árbitros e Juízes de Karate, em formato online.
Associações
FMK reúne Associações Provinciais e Instrutores-Chefes e reforça unidade na preparação do Campeonato Nacional - Maputo 2026
A FMK realizou uma reunião virtual de âmbito nacional com Associações Provinciais, Instrutores-Chefes e responsáveis de clubes e dojos para harmonizar a preparação do Campeonato Nacional.
Upcoming events
30
Jul
Registrations openFormação
Modular Referee and Judge Course - WKF Rules 2026
Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto (presencial) e online · Maputo Cidade
29
Aug
Registrations openCampeonato
National Karate Championship - Maputo 2026
Pavilhão Principal do Clube Desportivo Estrela Vermelha · Maputo Cidade
04
Dec
Campeonato
AUSC Region 5 Youth Games
Cidade de Maputo · Maputo Cidade
Seven paths. One federation.
Recognised styles
Shotokan
Gichin Funakoshi · 1936
The most practised style in the world, created by Gichin Funakoshi. Long stances, linear techniques and power.
Read more →Goju-Ryu
Chojun Miyagi · 1930
Chojun Miyagi's "hard and soft" style - breathing, tension and circularity.
Read more →Kyokushin-Kai
Masutatsu Oyama · 1964
Full-contact karate founded by Masutatsu Oyama. A spirit of absolute perseverance.
Read more →Wado-Ryu
Hironori Otsuka · 1939
Hironori Otsuka's "way of harmony" - evasion, fluidity and jujutsu influence.
Read more →Shukokai
Chojiro Tani · 1949
Derived from Shito-Ryu, focused on impact biomechanics and speed.
Read more →Shito-Ryu
Kenwa Mabuni · 1934
Kenwa Mabuni's style, the richest in kata - heir to the Shuri and Naha lineages.
Read more →Jyoshinmon Shorin-Ryu
Hoshu Ikeda · 1969
Master Hoshu Ikeda's school - "gate of the pure heart", an Okinawan tradition.
Read more →
From the tatami to the screen
The federation on video
Referee course - practical session
Tournament simulation with the national pre-selection during the modular refereeing course.
Mozambican karate does not walk alone
Partners and affiliations
- WKF
Mundial
World Karate Federation
The world governing body. The competition and refereeing rules followed in Mozambique are theirs.
- UFAK
Continental
União Africana de Karaté
The African confederation organising the continental championships Mozambique takes part in.
- COM
Nacional
Comité Olímpico Nacional de Moçambique
FMK is an affiliated federation within the national Olympic movement.
Your path starts in a dojo.
Join through your province's association and enter federated karate.
Become a Member-Athlete