Member Benefits
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Insurance
The AFTK has negotiated a very affordable insurance policy package for our members via one of Australia's sports insurance specialist brokers, which gives us access to discounted insurance policies. Members who would like to seek a quote, or members considering joining the AFTK and would like a quote, please email the AFTK President (president@aftk.org.au). The AFTK's broker can provide insurance for Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Business and Contents, Management Liability, and similar.
Dan Gradings and Instructor Certification
As an industry body and national federation the AFTK is able to draw on its members to provide Dan Grading opportunities where they might not be available within your dojo or association. The AFTK also has established an Instructor Certification Program which outlines a set of criteria in order to help establish best practice for instructing traditional karate and kobudo in Australia and makes this certification available to its members and non-members.
Prohibited Weapons
Many kobudoka train with a range of weapons, some of which are considered 'Prohibited Weapons' under various State and Territory regulations, and permission (usually through the form of a permit) must be given for possession. The AFTK does not issue any such permit but rather works with the relevant State and Territory Police and Firearms Registries to ensure instructors/practitioners meet the designated requirements under the Regulations.
In NSW, permits are issued under the Weapons Prohibition Regulation 2017 (NSW). The AFTK (as of 6 December 2023) is an Approved Sporting Organisation and Approved Body under the Regulation and has been issued the following Instruments of Approval from the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry:
• Clause 16(3)(a) – approved sporting organisation – Instructor permit• Clause 16(3)(b)(i) – approved body for instructor accreditation – Instructor permit• Clause 17(2) – approved sporting organisation – Sporting permit• Clause 18(1)(b) – approved sporting organisation – Overseas competitor permit
Members who wish to apply for a permit should contact the Gradings and Certifications Coordinator to enquire about the process. If applying for an Instructor Permit, the instructor must have a current CPTKI, if applying for a Sporting Permit (eg for a student) then the dojo's head instructor will need to contact the AFTK and the dojo must have an AFTK CPTKI as a member.
Seminar Series and Events
The AFTK operates an annual calendar of events, including training opportunities and dojo development sessions, throughout most states and territories. Member Dojo and their students receive significant discounts to these events.
Grant/Sponsorship Fund
The AFTK’s Purpose is to promote traditional karate and kobudo throughout Australasia, and to promote friendly beneficial relationships between AFTK members and the broader community. As part of our commitment to this, the AFTK facilitates a small Grant/Sponsorship Fund which AFTK Members can apply to. Suitable applications must be mapped to the AFTK’s Purpose and show benefit to not only the applicant, but the broader martial arts community. Applications can be for various activities, including sponsorship of instructors through to the purchase of equipment.
Applications do not have a close date and are assessed by the AFTK Management Committee on a rolling basis. This means that applications are assessed in order of receipt, and grants/sponsorships may be allocated until the yearly allocation of funds are exhausted, which is then re-consider on 1 July of each financial year.
Applications do not have a close date and are assessed by the AFTK Management Committee on a rolling basis. This means that applications are assessed in order of receipt, and grants/sponsorships may be allocated until the yearly allocation of funds are exhausted, which is then re-consider on 1 July of each financial year.
Dojo Management Software
The AFTK has negotiated a 20% discounted rate on DojoExpert subscriptions to provide its members with an affordable member management software. Contact the AFTK President (president@aftk.org.au) for more information.
QLD FairPlay
The AFTK is an approved voucher activity provider. You can find more information at qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay
AUSactive Partnership
AFTK Members have access to significantly discounted Business Membership of AUSactive, which provides access to:
1. Legal documents, employee contracts, waiver templates, photo release forms, etc (including online signature options) - check this out for more info
- 2. Discounts on First Aid and CPR, HR advice
Instructor & Dojo Manager Resources
The AFTK has access to a wide range of resources and experts in their field that can assist instructors and dojo managers with marketing, business development, and other strategies to grow their dojo. The AFTK also has a private Facebook group where instructors can share and develop ideas through consultation and conversation.