Important – Please Read:
We have introduced a new licensing system to streamline the licence application and renewal process. We are also phasing out paper licence books, and all future grading records will be stored digitally in your account on our licensing app.
Licence renewals will no longer be processed manually each year. Instead, payments will be taken automatically via Direct Debit through GoCardless, our trusted payment processing partner. This new system will also allow you to sign up and pay for future gradings and events in advance.
Please click here to read the GoCardless terms and conditions.
- If you are applying for a licence for the first time, please click here or select the "Sign Up" button in the RED box below. [Help guide]
- If you already have a licence account set up before 15/04/2025 and need to renew your licence or access your account for any reason, please click here or select the "Login" button in the GOLD box below. If this is your first time login into the our new system, then you will need to click the ‘Forgot your password?’ link and go through the steps for changing your password. [Help guide]
If you have any issues with your licence account or problems signing up, please email the administrator enquiries@uksko.org.
Need to renew a licence?
Sign in to your UKSKO Karate licence account
A UKSKO Licence gives you insurance in case of an accident when training, grading or entering competitions. It also registers you with the UKSKO (United Kingdom Seiki-Juku Karate Organisation) and the karate governing body EKF (English Karate Federation). Without a valid UKSKO licence you will NOT be insured and your grade will NOT be nationally or internationally recognised. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a valid UKSKO licence.
- All students must present a valid UKSKO licence before gradings and events
- If you do not hold or are unable to present a valid UKSKO licence then you will not be allowed to grade, or take part in any events
- Licences are valid for one year and will be automatically renewed each year
UKSKO Licence types and costs:
10th Kyu (white belt) to 2nd Kyu (brown/white stripe belt)
Adult: £55.00 / Junior: (under 16): £38.00
1st Kyu (brown belt)
Adult: £65.00 / Junior: (under 16): £55.00
Dan grades (black belts)
Adult: £65.00 / Junior: (under 16): £55.00