United Martial Arts International - South Africa

21/06/2026

On behalf of the South African Kickboxing Association (SAKA), we extend our heartfelt well wishes to the Protea National Team as they depart for Yaoundé, Cameroon, to compete in the 2026 WAKO African Continental Championships. We have the utmost confidence in our athletes and wish them a safe journey, strong performances, and the pride of representing South Africa with excellence.

Our best wishes also go out to all other participating African nations. May this event be a celebration of skill, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. We look forward to seeing everyone come together at the African Championships.

With warm regards and blessings,

Aslam Mahomed
President, South African Kickboxing Association & WAKO Africa President

18/06/2026

African Championships is getting closer and we are pleased to announce a seminar for tatami fighters, to be held on 23 June from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Mfandena Gimnasium in Yaounde, Cameroon 🇨🇲.
The seminar will host Ahmad Mahomed, multiple WAKO World Cup champion and WAKO World Vice champion.
Don’t miss!

10/06/2026

Western Cape Championships - Kickboxing

04/06/2026

We have wonderful news to share!!!! 🥳🥳🥳👏💪

“Kindly note that WAKO is now officially integrated into school sports worldwide. The eliminator event will take place at the Youth World Championships, and going forward, a team will be selected to represent at the World School Sports Championships.

This is fantastic news!”

Kind regards.

Aslam Mahomed
SAKA President,
WAKO Africa President,
WAKO IF Board Director.

03/06/2026

The WAKO President Roy Baker highlighting the importance of 2026 WAKO World Championships for children, cadets and juniors to be held in Jesolo, Italy this September.
What makes this Championship different is that WAKO has joined International School Sport Organization ISF (International School Sport Federation) and this championship will serve as the qualifying event for the World School Sport Championship, to be held in Serbia 2027.
President Baker said:
“ I am very excited about this. This is the first time ever for kickboxing to be a part of the School Sport Championship. This is the opportunity for our the youngest athletes to shine on international stage.
In the end, the children are our future. Almost 70% of our athletes and fans are under the age of 18. This show that WAKO base is strong.
Our job is to nurture and keep this base strong,” said President Baker.

Roy Baker

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

The youngest kickboxers from Africa together with WAKO Africa President Aslam Mahomed showing spirit and passion for the game.

30/05/2026

Proving that we are stronger than yesterday.

30/05/2026

Zimbabwe Kickboxing Association President Dr. Tony Kamangira made a great job bringing together Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, South Africa 🇿🇦, Malawi 🇲🇼, Zambia 🇿🇲 and Mozambican 🇲🇿 at the African Kickboxing Cup.
WAKO Africa President Aslam Mahomed congratulated him and his team for significant contribution in developing kickboxing in African continent.

27/05/2026

Dear South African Kickboxing Association Team,

As you embark on your journey to Zimbabwe for the African Open Day Cup, we extend our heartfelt best wishes. May you compete with pride and return with great success. Safe travels and all the best to our team!

Kind regards.

Aslam Mahomed
SAKA President
WAKO Africa President