WAKO Africa — African Kickboxing Confederation
Kickboxer delivering a high kick in a dark arena
WAKO Africa

One continent
One standard

WAKO Africa is the official regional body supporting the growth, structure and development of WAKO kickboxing across the African continent.

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Member nations

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Continental zones

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Founded in Algiers

IOC

Recognised via WAKO

What we stand for

Built on recognised standards

We connect national federations, clubs, athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers through recognised standards, international pathways and the wider global WAKO framework.

About WAKO Africa
  1. 01

    Recognition

    Supporting kickboxing through the recognised WAKO framework and international standards.

  2. 02

    Development

    Helping federations, athletes, coaches and officials grow through education, structure and opportunity.

  3. 03

    Unity

    Bringing the African region together through shared standards, cooperation and regional collaboration.

  4. 04

    Integrity

    Promoting good governance, fair competition, safeguarding, anti-doping principles and respect across the sport.

National flags of WAKO Africa member federations at the General Assembly
A WAKO Africa athlete ringside before competition

In the ring

Competition at continental level

Full contact, low kick, K-1 style and point fighting — African athletes compete across every WAKO discipline.

WAKO kickboxing showreel

Calendar

Upcoming events

Full calendar
  • 12 Aug – 16 Aug 2026

    Pan American Kickboxing Championship – Seniors & Masters

    Olmué, Valparaíso Region, Chile

    Continental Championship
  • 12 Aug – 16 Aug 2026

    South American Kickboxing Championship – Cadets & Juniors

    Olmué, Valparaíso Region, Chile

    Continental Championship
  • 18 Aug – 24 Aug 2026

    Asian Open Cup 2026

    Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

    Open Cup

Across the continent

What the region is working towards

Two kickboxers competing in the ring
Continental competition, every WAKO discipline
WAKO delegation in front of the Olympic rings
Africa represented on the world stage
Delegates seated at the WAKO Africa General Assembly
Decisions taken together at the General Assembly
African team in tracksuits at an international event
National teams on the international pathway
A WAKO Africa official congratulating an athlete
Supporting the next generation
WAKO Africa leadership at an Olympic monument
Recognised governance and leadership
Continental competition, every WAKO discipline
Africa represented on the world stage
Decisions taken together at the General Assembly
National teams on the international pathway
Supporting the next generation
Recognised governance and leadership
Coach instructing a line of young kickboxing athletes

Join the recognised pathway for kickboxing in Africa

Membership enquiries are welcome from national federations, clubs, coaches, athletes, officials and organisations helping develop kickboxing across the region.

Enquire about membership