WAKO as the international organization, since the very beginning, acted as the authentic Kickboxing Federation in the world. WAKO organizes bi-annually Continental and World Championships (in all seven disciplines) and World and Continental Cups and Open tournaments, for cadets and juniors and for seniors, both male and female divisions, where only national teams are accepted. WAKO participates in The World Games, World Combat games, EUSA Combat Games, Asian Games, European Games. Tatami disciplines: Point Fighting, Light Contact, Kick Light and Forms. Ring disciplines: Full Contact, Low kick and K-1 Style. WAKO is officially recognized by:
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
GAISF - former SportAccord (Global Association of International Sports Federations),
IWGA (International World Games Association),
ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations)
FISU (International University Sports Federation),
WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency),
CIFP (International Fair Play Organization),
OCA (Olympic Council of Asia),
IWG (International Working Group of Women in Sport),
Peace and Sport. Today, WAKO counts 147 affiliated countries in 5 continents, which are officially recognized by their National Olympic Committees or by their highest Government sport authorities. WAKO ensures development in-line with the Olympic Movement and its various Charters, whose principles are integrated into all documents and policies of WAKO organization. With its modern marketing and media strategy, WAKO has gained over 250,000 fans on social media platforms. Sport kickboxing can be practiced on competitive or recreational level, but for sure it is a sport designed to improve overall health, strength and endurance.
