WAKO, the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations, is the international governing body for kickboxing worldwide. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the governing federation for this sport and coordinates activities, both competitive and amateur, in more than 130 countries.
The role of WAKO
WAKO is responsible for:
Managing world, continental, and national championships
Defining official regulations for the various kickboxing disciplines (point fighting, light contact, full contact, K-1, etc.)
Controlling and approving competition equipment, indicating which products and brands are suitable for official competitions
Supporting the path of kickboxing toward permanent inclusion in the Olympic program
Why it is relevant
Membership in the WAKO circuit allows participation in internationally recognized events and guarantees that matches take place according to high standards of safety, fairness, and professionalism.
WAKO approved products
To take part in WAKO competitions, it is necessary to use exclusively homologated equipment.
On this page, you will find WAKO approved products, suitable for use in official competitions according to the federation's regulations.
