Access WAKO’s comprehensive overview of kickboxing rules, ensuring fairness, safety, and consistency in global competitions. Rules Overview The WAKO Rules Overview outlines the essential guidelines and regulations that govern kickboxing competitions at all levels. These rules ensure fairness, safety, and consistency across all WAKO-sanctioned events, providing a clear framework for athletes, coaches, referees, and officials. From competition rules to conduct regulations, this section serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how WAKO maintains the integrity of the sport. Explore the specific rules for each discipline, athlete responsibilities, and procedures to ensure compliance with WAKO’s standards. WAKO Parakickboxing rules – rev 0 – 29.11.2024 (845 KB) WAKO Equipment Book 04.05.2022 (10 MB) WAKO Rules - last revision 25.10.2022 (5 MB) WAKO Medical Rules – 30.01.2021 (2 MB) WAKO IF Board – NEW WAKO RULES Presentation – 27.06.2020 (774 KB) WAKO Referee Rules 05.11.2020 (2 MB) WAKO Anti Doping Rules – 30.09.2020 (821 KB)

Discover WAKO’s commitment to integrity, promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in kickboxing worldwide. Integrity: Upholding the Highest Standards in Sport WAKO is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within the sport of kickboxing. Our commitment to transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct is fundamental to safeguarding the integrity of our competitions and ensuring that all participants, from athletes to referees, uphold these values. In this section, you will find important documents and guidelines that outline the rules and codes of conduct for referees, athletes, and officials. These documents are designed to prevent manipulation, promote fairness, and ensure that the spirit of competition remains untarnished. WAKO Referee Rules 05.11.2020 (2 MB) Integrity Of Results (699 KB) WAKO Integrity Code Of Conduct (655 KB) WAKO Declaration of Integrity (505 KB) WAKO Referee’s Code Of Conduct 2020 (290 KB) IOC code on prevention of the manipulation of competitions 2015 (84 KB)

Discover WAKO IF’s certified black belts worldwide. Explore names, ranks, and locations of elite kickboxing athletes in our global directory. WAKO IF Black Belt Certified A Global Community of Excellence and Mastery The WAKO IF Black Belt Certification Directory celebrates the exceptional athletes who have achieved the highest honor in kickboxing. This directory is a testament to their dedication, skill, and commitment to the sport, showcasing certified black belts from around the world. Each name listed here represents years of rigorous training, technical mastery, and adherence to the values of WAKO IF. These athletes and coaches are ambassadors of excellence, demonstrating the pinnacle of what it means to be part of the WAKO community. Explore our global directory of certified black belts, categorized by rank, location, and discipline, and join us in celebrating their achievements. WAKO Grading System is highly recommended but OPTIONAL for the National Federations/WAKO members. It has been approved by the WAKO IF Board in occasion of the last meeting held on 29.11.2024. Note: WAKO black belts certificates on list have been released since 2019 WAKO Grading Programme for Kickboxing by WAKO Grading and Syllabus Committee_update April 2025 WAKO Black Belt Dan certificate & seminar fees by Chairman Tomaz Barada 2024-02-10 WAKO International Black Belt ID certificate & card by Chairman Tomaz Barada Filter items by Country Austria Belgium Brasil CHILE Croatia Danish Denmark Denmark Germany Greece INDIA India Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Malta Namibia Norway Poland Senegal Singapore Slovenia South Africa Taiwan Turkey Grade First Name Surname Country Date of issue 10th black belt degree Roy Baker Ireland 30/06/2022 9th black belt degree Ing. Ernst Dörr Austria 18/07/2024 9th black belt degree Kazuyoshi Ishii Japan 18/05/2024 9th black belt degree Salim Kayici Turkey 26/03/2019 9th black belt degree Espen Lund Norway 01/07/2022 9th black belt degree Donato Milano Italy 26/02/2025 8th black belt degree Andrzej Palacz Poland 14/12/2010 Honorary 8th black belt degree Bassirou Diomaye Faye Senegal 07/11/2024 7th black belt degree Rudy Van Den Bruel Belgium 28/03/2022 7th black belt degree Antonios Mavrommatis P. Greece 12/04/2023 7th black belt degree Geert Lemmens Germany 15/11/2020 7th black belt degree Tomaz Barada Slovenia 01/11/2024 7th black belt degree Marc D´Hondt Belgium 28/03/2022 6th degree black belt Jurgen Schorn Germany 29/01/2019 6th degree black belt Santosh Kumar Agrawal India 12/04/2023 6th degree black belt Henrik Fyhn Denmark 01/05/2024 6th black belt degree Tomasz Mamulski Poland 21/06/2014 6th black belt degree Piotr Siegoczyński Poland 03/07/2022 6th black belt degree Zoran Cicvara Croatia 07/01/2014 5th degree black belt Seyed Alireza Kashfizadeh Denmark 01/05/2024 5th degree black belt Aslam Mahomed South Africa 20/11/2022 5th degree black belt Alberto Borsatto Italy 14/03/2023 5th degree black belt Henryk Piwowar Poland 21/01/2024 5th degree black belt Yvonne Farley Turkey 26/03/2019 5th degree black belt Martin Jevsinek Austria 18/06/2021 5th degree black belt Lars Krusaa Denmark 23/02/2023 4th degree black belt Andreas Riem Germany 29/01/2019 4th degree black belt Rudi Brunnbauer Germany 29/01/2019 4th degree black belt Rainer Gerdenitsch Austria 26/01/2024 4th degree black belt Gerhard Tuschla Austria 01/07/1987 4th degree black belt Henrik Sejer Denmark 01/05/2024 4th degree black belt Thomas Olsen Danish 01/05/2024 4th black belt degree Nicky Van Esbroeck Belgium 01/06/2024 3rd degree black belt Daniel Pedersen Denmark 01/05/2024 3rd degree black belt Michael Madsen Denmark 01/05/2024 3rd degree black belt Frederik Yssing Denmark 01/05/2024 3rd degree black belt Elvis Kanita Topcibasic Denmark 01/05/2024 3rd black belt degree Mirosław Karwiński Poland 21/01/2024 3rd degree black belt CARLOS ALBERTO MACHADO HODGSON Taiwan 20/08/2022 3rd degree black belt LIN YU-SHIH (KATIA) Taiwan 20/08/2022 3rd degree black belt Murat ünüvar Denmark 01/05/2024 3rd degree black belt Michael Lampert Liechtenstein 16/12/2021 3rd black belt degree Pfeiler Stefan Austria 17/02/2024 3rd black belt degree Andrzej Śliwa Poland 20/11/2024 2nd degree black belt Jan Larsen Danish 01/05/2024 2nd black belt degree Tomasz Pasek Poland 21/01/2024 2nd black belt degree Pfeisinger Birgit Austria 18/02/2024 2nd black belt degree Ryszard Żółty Poland 21/01/2024 2nd black belt degree Rafał Tronci Poland 21/01/2024 2nd black belt degree Aleksander Religa Poland 21/01/2024 2nd Degree blackbelt Andrzej Śliwa Poland 26/01/2020 1st black belt degree MIGUEL ANGEL ARANEDA CASTRO CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree MARCELO AQUILES VERGARA DURAN CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree FERNANDA AURA MOYA CORTÉS CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree RAJESH RATHINAM INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Lennert De Meyer Belgium 01/06/2024 1st black belt degree JASON LIM BOON KHENG Singapore 20/08/2022 1st black belt degree DANIEL EDUARDO CORDOVA FLORES CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree MUHAMMAD NAZRI BIN SUTARI Singapore 20/08/2022 1st black belt degree Kenzo Vandenbrande Belgium 01/06/2024 1st black belt degree Neyens Evelyn Belgium 01/11/2020 1st black belt degree Costel Grigoras Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree Jessica Geerinck Belgium 10/02/2023 1st black belt degree Sikora Christian Austria 14/04/2024 1st black belt degree Sorger David Austria 05/05/2024 1st black belt degree Herlich Rowena Austria 17/02/2024 1st black belt degree KANNAN SEKAR INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Mühlböck Ralf Austria 18/02/2024 1st black belt degree Jannie Gouws Namibia 08/06/2019 1st black belt degree Anthony Blanquart Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree JASVANT SINGH INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Terence Bewa Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree Joram Vanhoutte Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree Zsilvai Zoltan Belgium 10/02/2022 1st black belt degree Skorup Armin Austria 17/02/2024 1st black belt degree Dominik Rzepka Poland 03/07/2022 1st black belt degree SURESH BABU CHANDRA BABU INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Bart De Meyer Belgium 01/06/2024 1st black belt degree YOORDANA DANEIS BAEZA VERDUGO CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree Gasselseder Dominik Austria 05/05/2024 1st black belt degree Herlich Matthias Austria 17/02/2024 1st black belt degree HERNÁN FRANCISCO PEREIRA DÍAZ CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree VINOTH KUMAR JANARDHANAN INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Vincenzo Mangini Malta 01/12/2019 1st black belt degree Ecker Günter Austria 05/05/2024 1st black belt degree Ecker Dominik Austria 05/05/2024 1st black belt degree VIVEK ANILA SATHEESH INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree CHANDRU SELVAKUMAR INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Ronny Vandenbrande Belgium 01/06/2024 1st black belt degree Vladimir Kim Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree Jason Gyselinck Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree JUAN CARLOS ROJAS ANCHUNDIA CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree EDUARDO OVIEDO CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree DALTON PARDO SANCHEZ CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree VALENCIA YIP YIN TUNG Singapore 20/08/2022 1st black belt degree Brandstätter Manuel Austria 17/02/2024 1st black belt degree Zaida Ossman Belgium 10/02/2023 1st black belt degree Roman Bushchak Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree IVAN GALAZ SEPULVEDA CHILE 23/04/2023 1st black belt degree JOEL LYE JUNHAO Singapore 20/08/2022 1st black belt degree Ahmad Mahomed South Africa 10/12/2022 1st black belt degree Mahmood Mahomed South Africa 10/12/2022 1st black belt degree SATHISH THIRUMAL INDIA 25/04/2023 1st black belt degree Delano Müller Namibia 12/09/2015 1st black belt degree Corentin Besonhé Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree Jelle Van De Merlen Belgium 01/07/2022 1st black belt degree Jenifer Brusseel Belgium 26/02/2022 1st black belt degree Kevin Santon Belgium 16/02/2020 1st black belt degree Patrick Pircher Liechtenstein 29/01/2019 1st black belt degree Matteo Preys Belgium 20/05/2022 1st black belt degree Steiner Bernhard Austria 17/02/2024 1st black belt degree Axelle Deruddere Belgium 01/06/2024 1st black belt degree Paulo Ricardo Gayer Pereira Da Costa Brasil 29/01/2019 1st black belt degree Franzen Nikolaus Austria 05/05/2024 1st black belt degree Tomasz Bodzioch Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Brunner Philip Austria 18/02/2024 1st black belt degree Kinga Konieczny Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Jarosław Malinowski Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Przemysław Sobkowiak Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Julian Graboś Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Karol Winiszewski Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Patryk Jach Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Adam Chełmiński Poland 21/01/2024 1st black belt degree Patryk Matczak Poland 21/01/2024

Review WAKO’s comprehensive policies, ensuring fairness, safety, and integrity across all aspects of kickboxing globally. WAKO Policies and Guidelines WAKO’s Policies and Guidelines outline the core principles and best practices that guide our organization’s operations both nationally and internationally. As the world governing body for kickboxing, we align our development with the Olympic Movement, ensuring that our activities reflect the values and standards set by the IOC. These guidelines are not official rules, but recommendations aimed at supporting good governance, athlete development, and ethical conduct. They encourage national federations to adopt best practices in areas such as Integrity, Fair Play, Anti-doping, Women in Sport, Medical Awareness, and more. By working together, we create a healthy, unified environment that benefits all athletes and stakeholders. We encourage national federations to utilize these guidelines and share their expertise. Updates and revisions will be made regularly, and we welcome your input to strengthen these practices further. For any comments or suggestions, please contact WAKO HQ at administration@wako.sport. Olympic Charter English (1 MB) WAKO Social Media Policy and Rules 25.02.2024(306 KB) WAKO Policy Women in Kickboxing (627 KB) WAKO Policy Match Fixing Manipulation (774 KB) WAKO Guidelines Athletes Committee (202 KB) Olympic Movement Medical Code 31 03 2016 (90 KB) WAKO Guidelines Education (695 KB) WAKO Guidelines Good Governance (53 KB) WAKO Policy Fair Play (2 MB) WAKO Guidelines Career Development (1 MB) WAKO Policy Solidarity and Social Integration (610 KB) Kickboxing Oaths (394 KB) WAKO Policy Entourage (727 KB) WAKO Policy Constant Development (610 KB) WAKO Policy Whistle-Blower (528 KB)

Access the list of disqualified athletes under WAKO’s anti-doping regulations, promoting transparency and fair competition in kickboxing. Disqualified Athletes Here below you can download a document containing a list of persons whose punishment for the violation of anti-doping rules is currently running. National and International sport association in charge, as well as WADA, can request data of persons whose punishment for violation of anti-doping rules has expired, in accordance with Law. Disqualified Athletes_update 25.07.2025.pdf

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Explore WAKO’s Intelligence and Investigations initiatives, aimed at upholding fairness, integrity, and transparency in global kickboxing. Intelligence & Investigations TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Help us protect the clean athlete and the integrity of sport. Every time someone steps forward with information on doping, we move closer to a clean and fair playing field for all. It is possibe to send anonymous information through REVEAL – ITA’s reporting platform intended for athletes and others to report: alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code); non-compliance violations under the Code; or, any act or omission that could undermine the fight against doping in sport. It is also possible to report or share any information about possible Antidoping Rules Violation, even anonymously, to the following email address: privacy@wako.sport Only the members of WAKO Integrity Panel will have access to this information.

Discover WAKO’s GameChangers program, empowering young leaders with skills, innovation, and opportunities to shape the future of kickboxing. GameChangers WHAT IS WAKO GAMECHANGERS? WAKO GameChangers (WGC) is a development concept in WAKO. It is established under the Athlete Corner umbrella, WAKOs learn and share concept and it is built on the pillar to educate and develop future leaders in our sport. In addition, the concept are meant to improve the culture, to trigger the pride and curiosity among the WAKO youth and to act preventive. The future generation are the asset to secure a sustainable development of WAKO as a whole. The WGC are designed as a management development program to learn about WAKO and international sport and the Olympic movement. It is also meant to strengthen good governance, transparency, integrity, involvement and communication. To support potential and future leaders in Sport. 2 editions of this program have been organized GameChangers.Lausanne.Report.6.12.24.pdf (3.6MB) WAKO.GC.REPORT.28.10.2022.pdf (3.7 MB) GameChangers.Lausanne.Report.6.12.24 (1).pdf (3.6 MB) GameChanger.Report.Budapest.24.2.24.pdf (2.8 MB) Report GameChangers meeting Budapest 2021..pdf (2.7 MB)

Access WAKO’s Statutes and Bylaws, the foundational principles governing kickboxing’s global operations and organizational structure. Statutes and Bylaws The Statutes and Bylaws of WAKO form the legal foundation for how the organization operates. They outline the rules, structures, and procedures that govern WAKO’s activities and ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness across all levels. These documents define the roles of leadership, guide decision-making processes, and safeguard the values that WAKO upholds in promoting the sport of kickboxing globally. Please find here below attached: WAKO Statutes (approved by WAKO General Assembly on November 19th, 2023) WAKO ByLaws (approved by WAKO IF Board on April 28th, 2024) WAKO Statutes - approved on November 19, 2023 (795 KB) WAKO By Laws - approved on April 28, 2024 (978 KB)

Use WAKO’s confidential whistleblowing platform to report misconduct or breaches of policy, ensuring integrity and fairness in kickboxing. Whistleblowing At WAKO, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in our organization. To ensure these values are maintained, we provide a secure and confidential platform for reporting any suspected misconduct or breaches of policy. Our Whistleblowing Policy, approved by the WAKO Board, allows athletes, coaches, officials, and all members to report concerns safely and anonymously if desired. Your voice matters, and this platform is here to protect the integrity of kickboxing globally. Whistleblowing Committee Members: Chairwoman Mrs. Francesca Falsoni (Italy) Members Mrs. Lucinda Edwards (Great Britain) Mr. Istvan Kiraly (Hungary) Mr. Aslam Mahomed (South Africa) Mr. Dario Alvarado (Venezuela) Contact: whistleblowing@wako.sport Report a Concern If you have concerns or wish to report misconduct, please use our dedicated Whistleblowing platform via the link below. Your report will be handled with strict confidentiality. https://it.surveymonkey.com/r/NKC6KNZ WAKO Whistleblowing Policy_FINAL.docx(187 KB) WAKO Whistleblowing Policy_FINAL.pdf (387 KB)

Explore WAKO's Women in Sport Committee, dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women in kickboxing. Learn about initiatives, events, and opportunities to support female athletes worldwide. WAKO Women in Sport Committee The WAKO Women in sport Committee is one of the expert’s committees in WAKO, established in 2016, aimed for promotion of gender equality and generation equity in kickboxing. CAMPAIGNS Women in sport Committee is organizing various campaigns for promoting gender equality and raising awareness about global phenomena such as: Emowering women in sport – Her win, Our win climate changes – WAKO for Climate, health - WAKO Women against Cancer, pandemic - Be Positive, Stay Negative, breaking stereotypes about gender roles – He For She, stopping violence against women and girls – UN Orange Day, sustainable development - Plastic is NOT fantastic and many, many others, mostly the ones which affects women and girls in everyday life. All of the campaigns had accompanying actions in occasion of the World and Continental Championships. MONITORING Concerning kickboxing sport, the Committee is monitoring all legal documents of WAKO concerning the position and the representation of women in the decision making bodies of WAKO and its Committees. The focus of the Committee is attainability of the tournaments in the world to women and girls. The Committee also controls management of kickboxing tournaments if they meet the particular needs of women and girls and provide them safety in sport. INCREASE OF PARTICIPATION In WAKO, we already have participants of both genders, and Committee aims to increase the participation of women in all kickboxing disciplines, as well as referees in the ring and tatami, coaches and officials. BRIGHTON PLUS SIGNATORIES On the initiative of Women in sport Committee, in March 2017 WAKO have signed Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on Women and Sport which is a summary document how to develop a sporting culture to grant women and girls equality in sport at all levels of participation. CONFERENCE The Committee organized The 1st WAKO Women in Sport Conference on 18th May 2018 in the occasion of WAKO World Kickboxing Cup in Budapest. The Conference was organized in two parts. The first part was separated in three sections: Introduction of the WAKO Women Committee Chairwomen Mrs. Katarzyna Kociszewska, activities and the future goals. Lecture by Ms. Alicja Sekret, presenter of "Breastfit" the OnkoCafe Foundation from Poland with "Self control- early detection of breast cancer" as the part of the global campaign "WAKO Women against cancer". Expert speaker Ms. Dorota Godzina, former kickboxing champion and expert dietitian with a lecture “Sudden weight loss and consequences for women's health”. The second part of the programme was introduction of Mrs. Marijana Pelevic, WAKO Women Committee member about ongoing Conference of International working group of women and sport (IWG) and the reflection on the activities of WAKO at the GAISF Sport Conference in Bangkok in April 2018. WORKSHOPS The Committee occasionally organizes workshops “How to involve more women in organizational structures in WAKO”. SAFEGUARDING POLICY The focus of the Committee was to create WAKO Safeguarding Policy to cover all aspects of the safeguarding policies and procedures in protecting kickboxing athletes, especially minors, from any kind of harassment during WAKO events. As a result, on March 12, 2022, the WAKO Board of Directors has approved the WAKO Safeguarding Policy of protecting and safeguarding athletes from harassment and abuse in sport. The Women in Sport Committee representatives presents the most important aspects of the Safeguarding Policy during the main WAKO events of the year. WAKO Women in Sport Committee workshop 2021_summary.pdf Brighton Plus Declaration Helsinki signed.pdf Brighton-plus-Helsinki-2014-Declaration-on-Women-and-Sport.pdf 1st WAKO Women Conference.pdf useful link: 10-principles-of-the-brighton-plus-helsinki-declaration