Following the WAKO IF board meeting held in Jesolo, Italy, in September, we are pleased to present an update of the Technical Changes. All officials and athletes should be fully informed. All technical proposals came from National Federations and Officials of WAKO, they were sent to the Chairmen of the following committees for distribution/comment and position: o Technical Committee o Medical Committee o Athletes Committee o Refereeing Committee o Ring Committee o Coaches Committee o Women Committee o Ethical Committee The items summarized in the attached document were unanimously approved by the WAKO IF board meeting held in September 2018 in occasion of the Cadets and Juniors World Championships. The enclosed Technical Changes will come into effect starting from 1st January 2019 .

Barbara Falsoni WAKO Administration