After a humble start the Federation achieved a substantial number of members and kept growing with a membership of 123 affiliated styles.

[3][4] The Federation in its initial years was headed by Don Cameron MP as president.

The Federation thrived under the leadership of Cameron, who initiated the first two National Teams and paving the way for further development of sport karate in Australia.

His successor John Newman worked hard to uplift the Federation and further strengthened it.

The Federation gained further impetus from subsequent Presidents like John Halpin (1993 – 2007), and Michael Kassis (2007).