United Martial Arts International - South Africa

31/07/2026

WAKO Kickboxing at the Mediterranean Games 2026.

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26/07/2026

WAKO - FISU
University Sports 👌

WAKO Signs Collaboration Agreement with FISU to Promote 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞

WAKO President Mr.Roy Baker, together with WAKO First Vice President Mr. Espen Lund, signed a formal Collaboration Agreement with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) aimed at 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.
Recognizing the important role of University sport in encouraging participation, personal development and sporting excellence, WAKO and FISU will work together to create new opportunities for student-athletes and promote the practice of kickboxing among Universities worldwide.
Under the agreement, FISU will organize and facilitate educational programs aimed at increasing the understanding of and participation in kickboxing within Universities and among its members. At the same time, WAKO will actively promote University sport and support the integration of University competitions featuring kickboxing into its sporting calendar.
The collaboration will also focus on encouraging the development of kickboxing and increasing participation among university students of all genders, while promoting the shared values of both organizations: education, inclusion, fair play, respect and excellence.
Through this partnership, FISU and WAKO aim to provide athletes who are at the Universities with additional opportunities to combine academic education with high-level sporting development.

WAKO President Roy Baker stated:

"It is great to see another major milestone being achieved by WAKO following the ISF Signatory, and now with the FISU Signatory and Memorandum of Understanding. This demonstrates the breadth and depth of the development of kickboxing globally and reflects our continued focus on delivering additional opportunities for our athletes, coaches and officials to further enhance the global reach of our sport.”

07/07/2026

Some of the upcoming events for SAKA - Kickboxing
We are preparing our Athletes for the upcoming WAKO Youth World Kickboxing Championships 2026, Jesolo, Italy 🇮🇹

04/07/2026

'n Lantie presteer in skopboks.

Ons is ongelooflik trots op Alexander Mans!

Alexander het van 21–27 Junie Suid-Afrika met trots verteenwoordig by die African Championships in Kameroen.
Hy het 'n uitstekende prestasie gelewer en keer huis toe met 3 goue medaljes!

Nou is die fokus op die WAKO World Championship 2026, wat in September in Italië plaasvind.
Ons wens jou alle sterkte toe met die voorbereiding en weet jy sal weer Suid-Afrika met trots verteenwoordig.

Baie geluk, Alexander! Jou gemeenskap staan vierkantig agter jou.

02/07/2026

Amazing result from this team. 57 Medals 38 gold, 13 silver, 6 bronze. We are not just building champions but fighters with character. Next up western cape provincial champs.

27/06/2026

UMAI 💪🏻

26/06/2026

We are thrilled to share a historic milestone from the WAKO Africa Continental Championships in Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲 2026.

For the first time ever in Central Africa, a Tatami seminar was held, led by WAKO Africa Athlete Commissioner Ahmad Mahomed on the World Olympic Day.
Young athletes from ages 6 to seniors participated, gaining invaluable skills.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ahmad Mahomed and Cameroon Kickboxing Federation President Emmanuel Essissima for making this landmark event a huge success!

Yours in Sport.

Aslam Mahomed
WAKO Africa - President

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