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 high-level competition, but also the values that define kickboxing: discipline, perseverance, respect, friendship and sportsmanship. A Message of Welcome It is with great joy that we welcome all athletes, delegations and authorities arriving in Chile for the Pan American Championship and the South American Championship. This is a special moment for sport across our continent, bringing together talent, cultures and the true spirit of perseverance that unites us all. We would like to recognize the important work of the presidents of each country represented at these championships. Their support, leadership and commitment to the development of kickboxing make the participation and growth of so many athletes possible. Institutional support is essential for events of this magnitude to be delivered with excellence. These championships carry even greater importance as they award points toward both the Pan American and World rankings, raising the level of competition and reinforcing the significance of every match, every performance and every achievement. At this event, we celebrate not only medals, but also dedication, discipline and the dream of going further. Special recognition must also be given to Pablo Acuña, President of WAKO Chile, whose leadership, dedication and organization have been essential in making this event a reality. His commitment to the sport is both admirable and inspiring. Chile is honoured to host this major international event. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a country of unique beauty, breathtaking landscapes and a vibrant capital city in Santiago. Beyond the competition, delegations can enjoy Chile’s welcoming people, rich culture and outstanding cuisine, making this championship experience even more unforgettable. We wish everyone an excellent competition. May respect, friendship and sportsmanship prevail. Welcome to Chile, and may this event be a great success. Paulo ZorelloPresident Event Information Pan American Kickboxing Championship – Seniors & Masters Location: Olmué, Valparaíso Region, ChileDates: August 12–16, 2026Organizer: WAKO Chile – Federación Deportiva Nacional de Kickboxing WAKO Chile South American Kickboxing Championship – Cadets & Juniors Location: Olmué, Valparaíso Region, ChileDates: August 12–16, 2026Organizer: WAKO Chile – Federación Deportiva Nacional de Kickboxing WAKO Chile Visa Information If your country requires a visa to enter Chile, national federations must contact the Chilean embassy or consulate in their country directly. WAKO Chile will provide, upon request, an official notarized invitation letter to nations of the Americas to support the visa application process. To request an invitation letter, each national federation must contact WAKO Chile by email: presidencia@wakochile.cl Each national federation is responsible for contacting the relevant authorities and applying for visas in a timely manner. Regulations The championships will be conducted under WAKO IF rules, which can be consulted on the official WAKO website: https://wako.sport/ Event Organizer Contact WAKO Chile – Federación Deportiva Nacional de Kickboxing WAKO ChileEmail: presidencia@wakochile.cl

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 reflects the shared vision of both organizations to promote education through sport, strengthen youth participation, and create new opportunities for student-athletes worldwide. As an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee, ISF is dedicated to organizing major international school sport events, including the Gymnasiades and worldwide school competitions, while promoting the educational values of sport. WAKO is the sport organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is the world governing body regulating, promoting, and developing kickboxing across all continents, with a strong commitment to youth engagement and sporting excellence. Through this Memorandum of Understanding, both parties have agreed to cooperate in several key areas: Supporting the organization of school sport events that include kickboxing Ensuring technically high-level competitions through WAKO expertise Appointing qualified referees and officials for kickboxing events Developing educational programs for young athletes Promoting integrity, fair play, and safeguarding in school sport Strengthening collaboration between the memberships of both organizations worldwide This partnership represents an important milestone for the continued growth of kickboxing among younger generations and further recognition of the sport within the international educational sports community. Both WAKO and ISF look forward to building a successful and long-lasting cooperation that will inspire youth around the world through sport, discipline, and shared values.

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 President Roy Baker has commented: “The inclusion of Kickboxing in The World Games 2029 is a proud milestone for our sport and a recognition of the hard work of athletes, coaches, officials, and national federations worldwide. Since appearing at The World Games 2017 as an invitational sport, Kickboxing confirmed its place on the official sports programme in the following editions in 2022 and 2025, and has now once again secured that status for 2029. I am proud to serve as President of WAKO and, together with my team, to work continuously on strengthening the position of kickboxing on the global sports stage. We look forward to showcasing the very best of kickboxing on this prestigious stage.” On last Saturday April 25th President Baker attended the IWGA (International World Games Association) General Assembly in Lausanne, Switzerland, together with Espen Lund, WAKO IF Vice President and General Secretary and WAKO Europe President, who was elected as Board member of the new IWGA Executive Committee for 2026-2030 getting most votes of the board members with 33 out of 39 votes. Anna Arzhanova is the new elected IWGA President succeeding José Perurena López. Perurena was also honored with the title of IWGA Honorary President in recognition of his service and impact on the organization. WAKO thanks him for his excellent service and leadership. Here below the Sports Programme for The World Games 2029: Air Sports - tbc American Football Archery Billiards Boules Sports Canoe Cheerleading Climbing DanceSport Fistball Floorball Flying Disc Gymnastics Handball Hockey Ju-Jitsu Karate Kickboxing Korfball Lacrosse Life Saving Muaythai Orienteering Powerlifting Roller Sports Squash Sumo Tug of War Underwater Sports Waterski/Wakeboard Wushu Additional sports under consideration, pending further final IWGA ExCo approval by 1st July 2026: Baseball/Softball Bowling Racquetball Sambo A second phase later in 2026 will complete the programme, including the announcement of disciplines and medal events, selection of additional disciplines chosen by the host and the inclusion of para-sports. Further information and details regarding WAKO’s participation in The World Games 2029 will follow on due time.

Explore the comprehensive list of WAKO-affiliated member federations from around the world. Find official representatives, certified kickboxing organizations, and key contacts for your region. Members Africa ALGERIA Federation Algerienne de Full Contact Kickboxing et DA President: Mr. Ali AMARA ANGOLA WAKO Angola President: Mr. Jair Miguel BENIN Federation Beninoise de Kick-Boxing et Disciplines Associees (FBKB-DA) President: Mr. Narcisse Justin Soglo CAMEROON FECAKICK-BOXING President: Mr. Emmanuel Essissima EGYPT Egyptian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Mohamed Sobih GUINEA-BISSEAU Federation Guineene de Kick Boxing (FGKB) President: Mr. Aribot Aboubacar GUINEA-CONAKRY Federation Guineene de Kick Boxing (FGKB) President: Mr. Aribot Aboubacar IVORY COAST Federation Ivorienne de Kick-Boxing et DA (FIKBDA) President: Mr. Kouadjo Yao LIBYA Libyan General Federation for Kickboxing and similar sport President: Mr. Shref Mohamed Z Mohamedm MADAGASCAR Federation Malagasy de Kicboxing et D.A. President: Mr. LYLYSON René de Rolland Urbain MAURITIUS Mauritius Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Arnaud Vacher MOROCCO Federation Royale Maroquaine F.C. et KB President: Mr. Khalid El Quandili NAMIBIA Namibia Martial Arts Federation President: Mrs. Anita B de Klerk SENEGAL Fédération Sénégalaise de Kickboxing et disciplines Associées President: Mr. Yakhya Diop SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone National Martial Arts Committee (SLENMAC) Referent for Kickboxing: Mr. Arnold Y. Sengbe Pieh SOUTH AFRICA South African Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Aslam Mahomed TUNIS Federation Tunisienne KTSDA President: Mr. Anis Jaffali Asia AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan kickboxing Federation General Secretary: Mr. Mohammad Dawood Hashimi BANGLADESH Bangladesh Kickboxing Association General Secretary: Mr. Mostafizur Rahman Mostafiz CAMBODIA Cambodia Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Heng Sokkharn BARHAIN Bahrain Kickboxing & Muay Thai Federation President: Mr. Ahmed Alwazzan CHINA Chinese Wushu Association (Kickboxing division) President: Mr. Chen Entan HONG KONG Hong Kong Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Yuen Yuk Kwong INDIA WAKO India Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Santosh K.Agrawal INDONESIA Pengurus Pusat Association of Kickboxing Indonesia President: Mr. Ngatino, Sh., MH. Ji ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN WAKO Iran Kickboxing Organization President: Mr. Nasser Nassiri IRAQ Iraqi Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Qassim Kadim Al-Wassiti JAPAN Japan Kickboxing League Organizations President: Mr. Kazuyoshi Ishii JORDAN Jordan Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Moh’d Aref Omar Jariri Hesan KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Kim Victor KUWAIT Kuwaiti Kickboxing Committee President: Mr. Abdulaziz Alfadagh KYRGYZSTAN Kyrgyzstan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Aleksander Voinov LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC LAO Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Vannadeth KEOVIENGKHAN LEBANON Lebanese Federation of KickBoxing Sports President: Mr. Abdul Rahman El Rayess MACAO Macao-China Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Sio Chi Hong MALAYSIA Kickboxing Malaysia Association Gate D, Gymnasium 3, National Sport Council of Malaysia, Complex Bukit Jalil, 57000 Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MONGOLIA Mongolian Amateur Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Enkhbat Yalalt NEPAL Nepal National Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Lokendra Karki OMAN Oman Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Baqar Haider PAKISTAN Pakistan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Sohail Lashari Secretary General: Mr. Tahir Abbas PALESTINE Palestinian Federation of Kickboxing President: Mr. Samir Athamna PHILIPPINES Samahang Kickboxing NG Pilipinas (Philippines Kickboxing Organization) President: Mr. Francis N. Tolentino REPUBLIC OF KOREA Korean Kickboxing Association (WAKO KOREA) President: Mr. Kim Hyounyoung SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Ahmad Mohammad Altowayan SINGAPORE Kickboxing Federation of Singapore President: Mr. Jason Lim SRI LANKA Sri Lanka Kickboxing National Federation President: Mr. Prasad Wickramasinghe SYRIA Syrian Arab Kickboxing and Muay Thai and MMA Federation President: Mr. Saria Aljazairi CHINESE TAIPEI (TAIWAN) Chinese Taipei Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Hsueh Nai Wei F.H.P.: Mr.Horacio Daniel Obon TAJIKISTAN WAKO Kickboxing Federation of Tajikistan President: Mr. Mirsaid Yakhyaev THAILAND Kickboxing Association of Thailand President: Mr. Pai Leeke TURKMENISTAN Turkmenistan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Begmyrat Begmenov UNITED ARAB EMIRATES U.A.E Muay Thai & Kickboxing Federation President: H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi UZBEKISTAN Uzbekistan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Asadjon Khodjaev VIETNAM Vietnam Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Vu Duc Thinh YEMEN Yemen Kick Thai Boxing Federation President: Mr. Ali Dawod Al-Sowadi Europe ALBANIA Albania Kick-Thai Boxing Federation President: Mr. Arbis Vjerdha ARMENIA Armenian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Garnik Hayrapetyan AUSTRIA Österreichischer Bundesfachverband für Kick- und Thaiboxen President: Nikolaus Gstattner AZERBAIJAN WAKO Azerbaijan President: Mr. Orkhan Aliyev BELARUS Belarus Kickboxing & Muay Thai Federation President: Mr. Karayeu Yury BELGIUM WAKO Belgium President: Mr. Marc Johan De Block BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Kickboxing Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina President: Mr. Branko Mihaljević BULGARIA Bulgarian Confederation of Kickboxing and MT President: Mr. Galin Dimov CROATIA Croatian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr.Tomislav Bilandzic CYPRUS Pancyprian Kickboxing Federation All Styles President: Mr. Christoforos Lazrides CZECH REPUBLIC Czech Association of Kickboxing President: Mr. Jiri Mulac DENMARK Dansk Kickboxing Forbund President: Mr. Søren Koefoed ESTONIA Estonia Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Kozlov Sergei FINLAND Finnish Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Petteri Maunu FRANCE Federation Francaise Kickboxing Muay Thai et Disciplines Associees (FFKMDA) President: Mr. Nadir Allouache GEORGIA Thaiboxing and Kickboxing National Federation Georgia President: Mr. Gocha Javakhia GERMANY Bundesfachverband für Kickboxen e.V. – WAKO Deutschland President: Mr. Oliver Hahl GREAT BRITAIN WAKO GB President: Mr. Peter Edwards GREECE Panhellenic Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Antonios Mavrommatis HUNGARY Magyar Kick-Box Szovetseg President: Mr. Peter Galambos IRELAND Kickboxing Ireland President: Mr. Roy Baker ISRAEL Israel All Style Kickboxing Federation (WAKO Israel) President: Mr. Hani Sakas ITALY Federazione Italiana Kickboxing Muay Thai Savate Shoot Boxe e Sambo (FEDERKOMBAT) President: Mr. Riccardo Bergamini KOSOVO Federata e Kick Box-it të Kosoves President: Mr. Fatmir Makolli LATVIA Latvian Kickboxing Federation President: Mrs. Darya Strutinska LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtensteiner Kickboxverand (LKBV) President: Mr. Günther Wohlwend LITHUANIA Lithuanian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Andrius Danilaitis MALTA VMKB Martial Art Club President: Mr. Vincenzo Mangini REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Federatia Nationala Oriental Kickboxing President: Mr. Gorea Tudor MONACO Federation Monégasque de Kick-Boxing, Krav-Maga and Pancrace President: Mr. Claude Pouget MONTENEGRO Kickboxing Federation of Montenegro President: Mr. Ivan Strugar NORTH MACEDONIA Kickboxing Muaythai Federation of Macedonia President: Mr. Dejan Mitrovski – Urko NORWAY Norwegian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Roger Ramstad POLAND Polish Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Grzegorz Wrzesien PORTUGAL FNKDA – Combat Sports Federation Interim President: Mr. João Diogo ROMANIA Federatia Romana De Arte Martiale De Contact (F.R.A.M.C.). President: Mr. Dumitru Mocanasu SERBIA Serbian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Duško Basrak SLOVAKYA Slovak Kikckboxing Union President: Mr. Jozef Kolozsy SLOVENIA Kickboxing Zveza Slovenije President: Mr. Vladimir Sitar SPAIN FEKM President: Mr. Jesús Eguía SWEDEN Swedish Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Håkan Ozan SWITZERLAND WAKO Switzerland President: Mr. Giovanni De Paolis THE NETHERLANDS WAKO Nederland President: Mrs. Gina Engelhardt TURKEY Turkish Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Salim Kayici UKRAINE Kickboxing Federation of Ukraine President: Mrs. Olga Pavlenko Oceania AUSTRALIA WAKO Australia President: Mr. Alex Perov NEW ZEALAND WAKO New Zealand Acting President: Ms. Leonie Rosin Pan America ARGENTINA Federacion Argentina de Kickboxing President: Mr. Juan Ramon Corrales BOLIVIA WAKO Bolivia President: Prof. Marcelo Salas Marchetti BONAIRE Bonaire Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Peter Silberie BRAZIL Confederação Brasileira de Kickboxing President: Mr. Paulo Cesar Zorello CANADA WAKO Canada President: Mr. Muzammal Nawaz CHILE Federación Deportiva WAKO Chile President: Mr. Pablo Javier Acuña Varas CUBA Federacion Cubana de Kickboxing DA President: Mr. Armando Quintana Parra DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Asociacion de Kickboxing de Santiago President (Tatami Sport): Mr. Dagoberto Lockward ECUADOR Federacion Ecuatorina De Kickboxing President: Jorge Luis Jarrin Bernudes EL SALVADOR Federacion Salvadoreña de Kickboxing President: Mr. Alfredo Betancourt GUATEMALA Asociación Deportiva Nacional de Kickboxing de Guatemala President: Mr. Andres Garcia Gandara HONDURAS Federación Hondureña de Kick Boxing President: Mrs. Ibeth Yamileth Mejía Trujillo MEXICO Federacion de Kickboxing WAKO Mexico President: Mr. Fernando Granados Leon PANAMA WAKO Panama Referent: Mrs. Yariela Mendoza PARAGUAY Federacion Paraguaya de Kickboxing y Muay Thai President: Mr. Ever Nunez PERU Federación Deportiva Peruana de Kickboxing (FPKB) President: Mr. Miguel Sarria Fernández PUERTO RICO WAKO Puerto Rico President: Mr. Albert Camacho TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO WAKO Trinidad & Tobago & Caribbean Federation Referent (Tatami and Ring Sports): Mr. Martin J. McClashie URUGUAY Federacion Uruguaya de Kick Boxing y Point Fight President: Mrs. Susana Santos de Bernochi USA USA Kickboxing President: Mr. Robert Zbilski VENEZUELA Federacion Venezolana de Kick Boxing F.V.K.B. President: Mr. Dario Alvarado

Access WAKO’s official disciplinary decisions, ensuring transparency and accountability in maintaining the integrity of kickboxing. Official Disciplinary Decisions Decision by DEC_Galin Dimov_25.04.2026 Decision by DEC_Galin Dimov_29.04.2026 2026_ Decisions by Disciplinary and Ethical Committee 2025_ Decisions by Disciplinary and Ethical Committee 2024_ Decisions by Disciplinary and Ethical Committee Mr. Francis Mcardle 12.2024 Chinese Taipei Association 12.2024 Mr. Imre Kovacs 12.2024 Mr. Jörg Barutzki 12.2024 OFFICIAL DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS Under this section you can find: – Official decisions taken by the WAKO Disciplinary Committee WAKO Hungary 12.2024 Mr. Nikos Memmos 12.2024 Mrs. Eleftheria Panagopoulou 12.2024 WAKO Asia / WAKO Taipei12.2024 Marek Melko_Decision 11.11.2024 (1.24 MB) Arbis Vjerdha_Decision 10.05.2023 (770 KB) Krisztian Jaroszkievic_Decision 21.08.2022 (286 KB) Ali Jafarov_Decision 06.12.2021 (148 KB) Krisztian Jaroszkievic_Decision 21.03.2023 (788 KB) WAKO Hungary_Decision 21.08.2022 (288 KB) Krisztian Jaroszkievic_Decision 17.10.2021 (154 KB)

Access WAKO’s comprehensive overview of kickboxing rules, ensuring fairness, safety, and consistency in global competitions. Rules Overview The WAKO Rules Overview outlines the essential guidelines and regulations that govern kickboxing competitions at all levels. These rules ensure fairness, safety, and consistency across all WAKO-sanctioned events, providing a clear framework for athletes, coaches, referees, and officials. From competition rules to conduct regulations, this section serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how WAKO maintains the integrity of the sport. Explore the specific rules for each discipline, athlete responsibilities, and procedures to ensure compliance with WAKO’s standards. Change of rules 2026 - Participation of WAKO members in other dissident organizations Changes of rules 2026 - Gender Changes of rules 2026 - Nationality of member Changes of rules 2026 - K1 Style Changes of rules 2026 - Seeding and ranking lists Change of rules 2026 - Explanations WAKO Parakickboxing rules – rev 0 – 29.11.2024 (845 KB) WAKO Equipment Book 04.05.2022 (10 MB) WAKO Rules - last revision 25.10.2022 (5 MB) WAKO Medical Rules – 30.01.2021 (2 MB) WAKO IF Board – NEW WAKO RULES Presentation – 27.06.2020 (774 KB) WAKO Referee Rules 05.11.2020 (2 MB) WAKO Anti Doping Rules – 30.09.2020 (821 KB)