Seventeen women from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and New Caledonia completed a two-day instructor course under Scottish Karateka Amy Connell. They will now lead grassroots training in their communities, aiming to curb violence and promote confidence.
A public seminar at Wayville Sports Centre followed the training, reinforcing Karate’s values of strength, resilience, and respect—beyond competition.
The WKF aims to roll out Guardian Girls Academies globally, turning Karate into a tool for social transformation.
According to the United Nations Women 2024 report, around the world, one woman is killed every ten minutes by her partner, and one in four young women aged 15 to 24 who have been in a relationship will have experienced gender based violence.