Karate
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the largest sport karate organization and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as being responsible for karate competition in the Olympic Games. The WKF has developed common rules governing all styles. The national WKF organizations coordinate with their respective National Olympic Committees.
Karate at the Pan American Games
Karate has been a part of the Pan American Games since the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina, held from March 11 to March 26. There were eleven events, for both men (seven) and women (four), in this inaugural Pan Am event.