| 1996 World Karate Championships | |
| Size: | 220 |
| Host City: | Sun City, South Africa |
| Dates: | 7–11 November |
| Previous: | 1994 |
The 1996 World Karate Championships are the 13th edition of the World Karate Championships, and were held in Sun City, South Africa from 7 to 11 November 1996.
| Individual kata | |||
| Team kata |  | ||
| Kumite −60 kg | |||
| Kumite −65 kg | |||
| Kumite −70 kg | |||
| Kumite −75 kg | |||
| Kumite −80 kg | |||
| Kumite +80 kg | |||
| Kumite open | |||
| Team kumite | |||
| Individual kata | |||
| Team kata | | ||
| Kumite −53 kg | |||
| Kumite −60 kg | |||
| Kumite +60 kg | |||
| Kumite open | |||
| Team kumite | |||