New Flame for Tradition: The WTKF Unveils Its Renewed Identity
Dentō no michi, mirai e
Press Release
World Traditional Karate-Do Federation (WTKF)
October 1st, 2025
The World Traditional Karate-Do Federation (WTKF) is proud to announce the official launch of its renewed corporate identity, effective October 1st, 2025. This new chapter marks a significant step forward in strengthening our global presence and reaffirming our commitment to the values of Traditional Karate-Do.
The updated logo, inspired by the flame, symbolizes the living spirit of Karate-Do — the energy transmitted from master to disciple, generation after generation. It reflects our pursuit of excellence, unity, and spiritual growth, while projecting a modern and dynamic image that connects tradition with the future.
From this date onward, all official WTKF events, communications, and materials will adopt this new identity, reinforcing our vision and our motto:
“Dentō no michi, mirai e” — The path of tradition towards the future.
In light of the growth and international projection of our Federation, we are pleased to announce the renewal of our visual identity. The logo of the World Traditional Karate-Do Federation (WTKF) has evolved to more deeply reflect the values and vision that guide our path.
The new logo, by contrast, incorporates a stylized flame design. This change is not only aesthetic but also symbolic:
The flame represents the living spirit of Karate-Do, the energy transmitted from master to disciple, generation after generation.
The upward movement reflects the constant pursuit of self-improvement, growth, and spiritual elevation that characterizes the path of Traditional Karate-Do.
The circle surrounding the flame preserves the notion of unity and universality, showing that although cultures and countries may differ, we all share the same spirit.
This redesign responds to the need to project a more modern and dynamic image, without losing our connection to our roots and traditions. The flame of Traditional Karate-Do symbolizes strength, passion, and commitment to the values that define us: respect, discipline, perseverance, and peace.
The WTKF will continue working with the same spirit as always, but now with a renewed image that projects us into the future and reinforces our motto:
“Dentō no michi, mirai e” — The path of tradition towards the future.
Español: El camino de la tradición, hacia el futuro
Alemán: Der Weg der Tradition, in Richtung Zukunft
Polaco: Droga tradycji, ku przyszłości
Portugués (Brasil): O caminho da tradição, rumo ao futuro
Italiano: Il cammino della tradizione, verso il futuro
Japonés: 伝統の道、未来へ
Hebreo: דרך המסורת, אל העתיד
Griego: Ο δρόμος της παράδοσης, προς το μέλλον
Chino (simplificado): 传统之路，走向未来
Hindi: परंपरा का मार्ग, भविष्य की ओर
Árabe (MSA): درب التقاليد، نحو المستقبل
Bengalí: ঐতিহ্যের পথ, ভবিষ্যতের দিকে
Ruso: Путь традиций, к будущему
Francés: Le chemin de la tradition, vers l’avenir
Coreano: 전통의 길, 미래를 향해
Turco: Gelenek yolu, geleceğe doğru
Vietnamita: Con đường truyền thống, hướng tới tương lai
Urdu: روایت کی راہ، مستقبل کی جانب
Indonesio: Jalan tradisi, menuju masa depan
Persa (Farsi): راهِ سنت، به سوی آینده
Tailandés: เส้นทางแห่งประเพณี สู่อนาคต
Suajili: Njia ya jadi, kuelekea mustakabali
Hausa: Hanyar gargajiya, zuwa makoma
Punyabí (Gurmukhi): ਪਰੰਪਰਾ ਦਾ ਰਾਹ, ਭਵਿੱਖ ਵੱਲ
Javanés: Dalan tradisi, tumuju mangsa ngarep
