- All coaches of the association are accredited with the Australian Coaching Council and have police and working with children clearances
- We are affiliated with the Australian Karate Federation Inc (State and National)
- We are affiliated with the International Karate Organization, Japan
- We are Recognised by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation
- We are a member of the International Olympic Federation (state and national)
- All karate grades are recognised world wide under the World Karate Federation (WKF) of which the Australian Karate Federation is an affiliate organisation
- We have access to state and national Institute of Sport facilities
Aims and Objectives of our Association
a) To promote proper, healthy and lawful practice of Karate-Do and to repress all abuses of Karate-Do
b) To prevent racial, religious, gender, physical or political discrimination or distinction among practitioners of Karate do
c) To support and advance the ideals and correct practice of Karate-Do throughout the community
d) Provide the opportunity for non South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Karate practitioners to join the Association as Associate Members and enjoy the benefits afforded to them as per the Rules of Association
e) To encourage active participation and co-operation with the community providing opportunities for people to become involved and benefit from an interesting, active and healthy pursuit.