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.

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS   Dear Presidents and General Secretaries,   By the present please receive the official invitation letter and its related entry forms for participation to the next WAKO World Championship ( All Disciplines ) for Children, Cadets and Juniors , that will take place in Jesolo Lido (VE), Italy, from 18 th to 27 th September 2026 .   You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the indicated deadlines to submit the entry forms on due time:   Appendix 1) - PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and in Cc to: eventi@federkombat.it not later than 29 th of May 2026   Appendix 2) - FINAL ENTRY FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and eventi@federkombat.it not later than 17 th of August 2026   Appendix A) - HOTEL RESERVATION FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and in Cc to: eventi@federkombat.it not later than 29 th of May 2026   Appendix B) - TRAVEL SCHEDULE FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and in Cc to: eventi@federkombat.it not later than 1 st September 2026   Appendix C) - APPLICATION FORM FOR VISA REQUEST    to be sent by e-mail to: eventi@federkombat.it    not later than 10 th July 2026   ATTENTION! All participating National Federations must arrange their hotel reservation through the Local Organizing Committee Travel Agency BelMondo srl . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the National Federation not being permitted to participate in the Championship.   Additionally, for countries whose delegations require a visa, the obligation to book accommodation through the BelMondo agency also extends to supporters. Upon the specific request of the Italian government security authorities, the same mandatory requirement is extended to the delegations of the USA, Ukraine, and Israel.

BREAKING NEWS   The contract has been signed and in 2027 the best Senior kickboxers will gather in Tashkent, Uzbekistan , to participate to the WAKO World Championships in all kickboxing disciplines! During the signing ceremony, which took place today, April 8, in Bangkok, Thailand,  during the 2 nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup, another important decision was made: All C class tournaments on the WAKO Calendar backdated to the 1 st January this year, will now receive ranking points. Each fight won in an official division will now earn 2 ranking points for that division. All rankings by continents are available in the Sportdata sector: WAKO current ranking by categories.

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)

Find WAKO’s official rules, forms, and documents, providing essential resources for athletes, coaches, and officials worldwide. Forms & Documents The Forms and Documents section provides all the necessary paperwork and resources required for athletes, coaches, and officials to participate in WAKO events. Whether you're registering for a competition, applying for a certification, or seeking official documentation, this is your go-to place for downloadable forms and essential documents. We aim to streamline processes and ensure that all participants have easy access to the materials they need. Please review the available forms to stay compliant with WAKO’s requirements. WAKO Liability Waiver 2026 WAKO Medical Certificate - kickboxer 2026 WAKO Parental Consent 2026 WAKO Medical Questionnaire 2026 WAKO Medical Clearance 2026 WAKO Short Privacy Notice_January 2026 (174 KB) WAKO Privacy Notice Athletes – July 2024 (231 KB) WAKO Covid 19 Questionnaire 2021 – 10.03.2021 (194 KB) WAKO Each Round Result Form 2020 (207 KB) WAKO Tournament Request Permission 2025 (727 KB) WAKO Referee’s Judges Qualification 2020 (206 KB) WAKO Medical Emergency Report 2021 (180 KB) WAKO Dental Brace Certification 2021 – 30.01.2021 (228 KB) WAKO Medical Certificate Kickboxer 2025 WAKO Medical Questionnaire 2021 – 30.01.2021 (119 KB) WAKO Parental Consent – 15.08.2021 (214 KB) WAKO Short Privacy Notice 2020 (174 KB) WAKO Referee’s Code Of Conduct 2020 (290 KB) WAKO Official Protest Form 2020 (358 KB) WAKO Seminar Request Permission 2020 (316 KB) WAKO Referee Work Order 2020 (294 KB) WAKO Head Injury Card 2021 (310 KB) WAKO Covid 19 Questionnaire 2021 -10.03.2021 (198 KB) WAKO Liability Waiver 2021 (209 KB) WAKO Medical Certificate Referee 2021 – 30.01.2021 (315 KB) WAKO Non Pregnancy Declaration 2021 – 30.01.2021 (305 KB) WAKO Scoring Papers (246 KB)

Meet the WAKO Safeguarding Committee. Dedicated to protecting athletes, coaches & officials with global policies, education, and reporting systems. Safeguarding Committee WAKO is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment free from all forms of harassment and abuse for everyone attending any WAKO event. Regardless of age, ability or disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, culture, or socio-economic background, every member should enjoy a safe sport environment with equal opportunities. In 2022, WAKO adopted the General Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding policy. These policies cover both general safety at WAKO events and safety from harrasment and abuse, the assurance that appropriate reporting mechanism and investigation exists in cases of potential incidents, mostly in interpersonal relations during the events, with particular attention to situations where minors may be involved as victims. To create, promote, and maintain safe and inclusive environment, WAKO protects the integrity of kickboxing through robust reporting mechanisms while also delivering safeguarding education to all stakeholders. The WAKO Safeguarding Committee permanent members are: · Mr. Ilija Salerno, General Safeguarding Officer · Mrs. Marijana Pelevic, Safeguarding Officer for Harassment and Abuse · Mr. Romeo Desa, WAKO Technical Director The following individuals are also members of the Safeguarding Committee for specific events: a member of the LOC of the WAKO Event one member of WAKO Organizing Committee attending the WAKO Event On March 12, 2022, the WAKO Board of Directors has approved two documents: WAKO General Safeguarding Policy WAKO Safeguarding policy to protect participants in sport from harassment, abuse, neglect and other kinds of violence It is fundamental that each WAKO member complies with the requirements set forth in both Policies and, based on these documents, adopts its own Safeguarding policies. The Safeguarding Committee serves in a neutral and impartial capacity to receive safeguarding reports and investigate reported cases during WAKO competitions. In carrying out its duties, the Committee is directly accountable to the WAKO Disciplinary Committee and the WAKO Legal Committee. Safeguarding education: Violence in sport: Principles, Categories, and Examples; Ethics of Professional Touch Violence in Sport