First Edition of Guardian Girls Karate Course in Germany

The first training course of the Guardian Girls Karate Programme in Germany took place from March 13 to the 17 in the city of Sögel, led by WKF-certified instructor, Ulrike Maass. The event was organised by the German Karate Federation with the collaboration of the World Karate Federation (WKF).

First Guardian Girls Karate Seminar of 2025 Kicks Off in New York City, Organised by the USA Karate Federation

Following the launch of the Guardian Girls Karate Project in Los Angeles in 2022 and a successful activity there in 2023, a karate seminar specially designed for women’s self-defence took place on March 1 in New York City, organised by the USA Karate Federation, with the collaboration of the World Karate Federation (WKF).

Guardian Girls' Shin Koyamada and Nia Lyte Granted Private Audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican

The Guardian Girls Karate programme experienced a major breakthrough last month, as Shin Koyamada and Nia Lyte, Chairman and President of Guardian Girls International, were honoured with a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Guardian Girls Karate Expands to Ireland After Successful Seminar in Castlerea

A highly successful Guardian Girls Karate Seminar was held in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, this past weekend, marking a significant step forward for Karate’s project to empower women through Karate training.

Guardian Girls Karate Program Expands to Italy with Seminar in Olbia

A seminar of the Guardian Girls Karate Programme was held in Olbia, Italy as part of the ongoing global expansion of the Karate project against Gender-Based Violence. Organised by the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts (FIJLKAM the activity was held in conjunction with the 2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships and brought together dozens of women from the region to learn tools to defend themselves against situations of gender-based violence.

Guardian Girls Karate Seminar Empowers Women in Curacao

A Guardian Girls Karate seminar was held last week in Curaçao. The activity, integrated into the Guardian Girls Global Karate project, successfully empowered nearly 30 women through a unique and impactful training program.

Jamaican Women Empowered at Guardian Girls Karate Seminar in Kingston

A successful Guardian Girls Karate seminar was held last week in Kingston, Jamaica as part of the global expansion of Karate’s initiative against gender-based violence.

KIF's Shin Koyamada honoured for Guardian Girls project

The Co-Founder and Global Chairman of the Koyamada International Foundation Shin Koyamada received the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) from FBI Director Christopher Wray at the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C for his contribution and commitment to the Guardian Girls project.

New stage of Guardian Girls Karate Project launched with successful Instructors Course in Madrid

The first edition of the Guardian Girls Karate Instructors Course was successfully held this past week in Madrid (Spain). Organised by the World Karate Federation in coordination with the programme partners, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), the course aimed at initiating the creation of a network of WKF Guardian Girls Karate Instructors to empower women around the world to effectively face situations of Gender-Based Violence through Karate training.

Guardian Girls Karate Project recognised by Spain's High Council of Sports on the occasion of Spanish Presidency of Council of European Union

Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence, the Guardian Girls Karate Project, was honoured Tuesday by the High Council of Sports of Spain. The programme was bestowed with the recognition from Spain’s main sports officials at the International Conference on Gender Equality in Sport in Madrid.

Successful year of presentation of Guardian Girls Karate Project concludes in Budapest

Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” concluded its first year of presentations with a series of successful activities in Budapest (Hungary) during the 2023 World Senior Championships.

Guardian Girls Karate Seminar in Riyadh shows positive impact of Karate's project against Gender-Based Violence

A seminar of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project was held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) on the occasion of the Karate competition at the World Combat Games. The activity of Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence was organised by the Saudi Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation Thursday as a showcase of the many values of the sport.

Guardian Girls Karate Project leaves positive mark in Dublin

The positive impact of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project was highlighted in Dublin (Ireland) where Karate’s programme against Gender-Based Violence successfully celebrated its fifth stage of presentations.

Guardian Girls Global Karate Project successfully presented in Dublin

Karate’s initiative to fight Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” was presented in Dublin during the Karate 1-Premier League event in Ireland’s capital.

Success of Guardian Girls Global Karate Project continues with memorable event in Japan

The “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” continues its presentation around the world. Karate’s programme to fight Gender-Based Violence celebrated its fourth presentation event in Fukuoka (Japan) on the occasion of the Karate 1-Premier League there.