Breaking news! Appointment of Roy Baker as ARISF Executive Board Member ARISF Executive Board has approved appointment of Mr. Roy Baker, WAKO President, as a Member of the ARISF Executive Board for the current term until 2029. Mr. Raffaele Chiuli, ARISF President, congratulated on this appointment, especially thanking M. Roy Baker for his continued commitment to ARISF and its Members. "We look forward to working closely with you and to the valuable contribution you will bring

TO ALL WAKO MEDITERRANEAN MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, On behalf of WAKO President Roy Baker and WAKO Mediterranean Kickboxing Federation President Salim Kayici, we are pleased to send the official invitation letter, attached herewith, containing all the information required to participate in the WAKO Mediterranean Games, which will be held in Taranto, Italy, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Should you require any further information or assistance, please d

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and Secretary Generals, The Uzbekistan Kickboxing Association warmly invites you ALL (Officials, Coaches, Referees, Athletes) to participate in the upcoming Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup 2026, that will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 13th to 18th October. Please find the Official Invitation Letter and related Forms herewith attached. This year things have been done bit differently compared to the previous World Cups to ensure maxi

Dear WAKO European Members, Please receive the enclosed official invitation letter together with its relevant forms for participation to the next WAKO Senior, Master and Para-Inclusive European Championship (All Disciplines), that will take place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 6th to 15th November 2026. You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the following deadlines in order to submit your application forms on due time: CODE OF CONDUCT to be sent by e-mail to:.

WAKO Chile is proud to welcome athletes, delegations, officials and national representatives to Chile for two major continental events in 2026: the Pan American Kickboxing Championship – Seniors & Masters and the South American Kickboxing Championship – Cadets & Juniors. Both championships will take place from August 12 to August 16, 2026, in Olmué, Valparaíso Region, Chile. This important gathering will bring together athletes from across the Americas, celebrating not only h

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS PRESS RELEASE WAKO and ISF Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Global School Sport Cooperation World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) and International School Sport Federation (ISF) are proud to announce the signing of aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 April 2026, marking the beginning of a new strategic partnership focused on the development of kickboxing within the international school sport movement. This agreement refl

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, The International World Games Association has officially unveiled the Sports Programme for The World Games 2029, we are delighted to confirm that Kickboxing is included among the official sports for this prestigious multi-sport event that will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany. This marks another major recognition of Kickboxing’s continued growth and global significance on the international sports stage. WAKO Pres

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, By the present please receive the official invitation letter and its related entry forms for participation to the next WAKO World Championship ( All Disciplines ) for Children, Cadets and Juniors , that will take place in Jesolo Lido (VE), Italy, from 18 th to 27 th September 2026 . You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the indicated deadlines to submit the entry forms on due time: Appendix 1) - PREL

BREAKING NEWS The contract has been signed and in 2027 the best Senior kickboxers will gather in Tashkent, Uzbekistan , to participate to the WAKO World Championships in all kickboxing disciplines! During the signing ceremony, which took place today, April 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, during the 2 nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup, another important decision was made: All C class tournaments on the WAKO Calendar backdated to the 1 st January this year, will now receive ran

2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods and the 2026 Monitoring Program are in force from 1 January 2026 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods and the 2026 Monitoring Program are in force from 1 January 2026. It designates which substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition and which substances are banned in particular sports. The 2026 Monitoring Program includes substances that a

WAKO is fostering participation of persons with disabilities in para-kickboxing and promoting their inclusion in sport activities as a very important segment of their life, ensuring their inclusion in all aspects of society. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us. WAKO launched the first para-kickboxing demonstration back in 2016, when five para-kickboxers aged 15–18 young para-kickbox

"On this World Kickboxing Day, November 30th, 2025, let us celebrate the strength and unity we've forged together. Thank you to every athlete, coach, president, official and supporter for your dedication and spirit. Together, we have built a vibrant community that transcends borders and inspires greatness in each other. Here’s to where we are and the incredible journey ahead!" WAKO President - Mr. Roy Baker #onewako #onechampion