Karate New / Nouveau Brunswick is recognized as the official Sport Governing Body for Karate by The Province of New Brunswick through theSports and Recreation division of the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. Karate New / Nouveau Brunswick is a member of Karate Canada, and has over 800 members throughout the province.

The objectives of Karate New / Nouveau Brunswick are to:
a) Be a resource for all aspects of Sport Karate development in New Brunswick;
b) Support technical development for athletes, coaches and officials;
c) Affiliate and otherwise liaise with Karate Canada and adopt its rules and policy framework;
d) At all times act on behalf of, and represent the interests of, the Members of Karate New / Nouveau Brunswick.