Benefits of being a member:
Insurance coverage for karate participants in case of accident or injury
Rank certification recognized nationally and internationally
Tournaments: Ability to compete provincially and possibly nationally and internationally
Clinics: Special training with world renowned guest instructors
Access to Olympics & Canada Games qualification process
Access & permission to use training curriculum
Access to training manuals & merchandise (ex. PTR)
Administration costs associated with registering with the various organizations
Regular & Elite Athlete Assistance Programs
General Membership Dues:
In addition to class registration fees, there are general “membership dues” for
several affiliated organizations that are necessary for us to offer our training
programs. These organizations are listed below:
NB Chito-Ryu Karate Association Canadian Chito-Ryu Karate Association
World Chito-Ryu Karate Do Federation
Karate New Brunswick (KNB)
Karate Canada
World Karate Federation (WKF)
Canadian Ryu Kyu Kobujutsu Association
International Ryu Kyu Kobujutsu Association
General “Membership Dues” are a one - time annual fee due in September or
upon joining KV Karate Martial Arts classes.
$100.00 (including any applicable taxes) for Kyu (coloured belts) Belts
$135.00 (including any applicable taxes) for Black Belts
Note: Add an additional $25.00/$35.00 to rates above if you include kobujutsu classes.