17/09/2026
📢 WAKO PRO K1 Rules Update
WAKO PRO has introduced Supplementary Technical Regulations for K1 Kickboxing bouts conducted in alternative competition areas, including MMA cages.
The update, detailed on pages 32–35 of the revised rules, makes clear that a cage is only the physical competition area. A bout held inside a cage remains a WAKO PRO K1 Kickboxing bout and continues to follow the official K1 rules in full.
This means that MMA techniques, grappling, takedowns, ground fighting and any other prohibited actions remain strictly forbidden.
Promoters must obtain prior written technical approval, provide full safety and insurance documentation, and ensure that the cage configuration, medical access and officials’ positioning meet WAKO PRO requirements. Depending on the venue layout and visibility, WAKO PRO may also require additional judges or supervisory measures.
K1 Kickboxing in a cage remains K1 Kickboxing: same discipline, same scoring, same permitted techniques, same safety and medical standards.
Please review pages 32–35 of the updated WAKO PRO K1 Rules.
Updated Rules here:
https://www.wakopro.org/about_files/file/file_6aa5541e3f2b15.11431536