Mashariki Open
Uniting East Africa through Karate
Mashariki Open is a premier annual East African regional Karate Championship established for competition, talent development, and promotion of Karate across the region.
Welcome to Mashariki Open
Established to foster regional unity and high-level athletic growth, the Mashariki Open brings together top-tier Universities, Government Bodies, and Corporate Bodies across East Africa. Operating strictly under World Karate Federation (WKF) and Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) regulations, the championship serves as the ultimate stage for identifying talent, elevating technical standards, and strengthening cooperation among regional organizations.
Get in Touch
All formal inquiries, registration verifications, and official correspondence directed to the Mashariki Open Technical Directorate must be channeled through our official administrative contacts:
Official Mandate
“By entering the tatami, every athlete, coach, and official binds themselves without condition to the absolute authority of the WKF rules and the final rulings of the Technical Directorate.”
