Martial arts federations and our partnerships

World Karate Federation (WKF)

The World Karate Federation is the international governing body for sport karate and the karate federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee, IOC. Its website lists 201 national member federations.

The federation organises world championships for categories including seniors, cadets, juniors and U21. An older WKF overview estimates that around 100 million people practise karate worldwide; this should not be confused with the number of registered WKF members.

Budo-Nord is among the brands approved by the WKF. Visit the WKF website to read about the brand and see which products are approved.

Svenska Judoförbundet (SJF)

Svenska Judoförbundet, the Swedish Judo Federation, is a member-led organisation with around 20,000 members in approximately 160 clubs, according to its own presentation. It works to develop Swedish judo and support its member clubs, both nationally and internationally.

Budo & Fitness has a partnership agreement with the federation and supplies the national teams with judogi and other training clothing. Swedish judo clubs can also buy clothing, uniforms and equipment at club prices through a club account or agreement.

Svenska Jiujitsuförbundet – Durewall

Svenska Jiujitsuförbundet practises jiujitsu according to the Durewall system. Its guiding principle is to achieve the greatest possible effect with the least possible force, without causing pain or injury.

The techniques are based on movement, balance and considered use of force. Pain and great muscular strength should not be prerequisites for effective defence. The aim is effective and humane self-defence with as little force as possible.

This approach suits those who want to develop personal protection skills for everyday life and is also relevant to people who face difficult situations at work.

Svenska Ju-jutsuförbundet – Ju-jutsu Kai

Svenska Ju-jutsuförbundet brings together the Ju-jutsu Kai style and around 60 member clubs across Sweden. Ju-jutsu is a collective term for Japanese martial arts and unarmed self-defence. The name can be translated as gentle or flexible technique.

Ju-jutsu Kai offers modern, varied self-defence training rooted in traditional martial arts. The federation's vision is for Ju-jutsu Kai to be the natural choice for anyone seeking a martial art focused on self-defence.

Svenska Jujutsufederationen (SvJJF)

Jujutsu roughly means gentle technique or a yielding art and has its roots in feudal Japan. Some styles have retained a distinctly traditional character, while others have developed into competitive sports.

According to its own presentation, Svenska Jujutsufederationen represents around 40 jujutsu styles and more than 150 affiliated clubs. It organises events including the Swedish Jujutsu Championships and works to develop a competitive national team within the Ju-Jitsu International Federation, JJIF.

Swedish Karate Kyokushinkai (SKK)

Kyokushinkai can be loosely translated as “the association of the ultimate truth”. The word consists of kyoku, meaning ultimate, shin, meaning truth or reality, and kai, meaning to join or an association.

Swedish Karate Kyokushinkai is affiliated with the World Karate Organization, WKO. SKK describes WKO as the world's largest full-contact karate organisation, with more than 100 member countries. Training combines physical development with discipline, perseverance and personal growth.

Japan Karate Association Sweden

JKA Sweden is a non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting Shotokan karate. Founded in 1972 as the Swedish Shotokan Association, SSA, it has been appointed by the JKA World Federation in Japan to represent the organisation in Sweden since 1973.

JKA Sweden describes itself as the only official Swedish organisation bearing the JKA name. With 47 clubs, from Ystad to Kiruna, it maintains a karate tradition with roots going back more than a century. Training emphasises discipline, respect and continuous improvement.