World Kickboxing Federation

WKF 2026

 

big Chance for new partners

 

Dear WKF family,

we hope you, your family and friends are doing well.

WKF start in the background Worldwide to schedule great events in 2026

More than 145 member countries on 6 continents are busy for the next season.

Spain was our host for the amazing last WKF World Championships 2024 in all disciplines. First time in co-operation with BOXING for male and females !

Mr. Juan PINILLA was the head of the organizing team in November 18th to 22nd, 2024.

In 2025 WKF has promoted with all local partners our “continentals” , on six continents !

For example European Championships in June in Moldova and Pan American Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia, or African Cup in autumn!

My sincere thanks go to our hard-working World President in the amateur division, Mr. Carlos SUAREZ in Buenos Aires, and also to all 6 Continental Directors and all Managers and Promoters.

World Championships 2026

Now the whole world will meet again in Cartagena, Colombia, in October 2026 and many strong teams from:

Africa, Asia,

Australia, Europe, 

Latin America

North America

will challenge our best Champions.

All our 145 Worldwide WKF MEMBER countries are most welcome in Colombia!

Take care for Visa in Time.

Many long time national WKF associations have received new leadership and new strong WKF local associations from all over the World have NEWLY joined!

Many nations worldwide, disappointed by other small “so-called world federations” have rejoined our WKF.

Confirmed 2026 are WKF sanctioned World Cups in all 6 continents – in preparations for Cartagena.

Everyone wants to be there for the first World Championship in the Caribbean – as a fighter, coach, or official.

We expect 1.500 to 2.000 fighters from all over the World !!!

The next World Championships in 2028 are now confirmed, back in Europe!

Romania’s capital City Bucharest is the venue, our host is WKF EUROPE Vice president Mr. Florin MINA.

Promoter Dinastia Nita, ran by Master Marius-Vasile NITA

As usual in the WKF, many things will be decided democratically at the next World Congress in Colombia in 2026

Since December 1, 2025, we have a new, highly dedicated president and a new leadership team for WKF USA within our world federation.

Mr. Varvarenco looks forward to hearing from you by E-mail and to our global collaboration. We will be publishing the first US dates online shortly. Of course, we will once again welcome a strong and large US team – both men and women – to the World Championships in Colombia in October 2025.

You can find the official WKF USA website HERE!

My name is Alexandr VARVARENCO, and I am the President of WKF USA.
I am a highly experienced kickboxing coach and sports professional with a higher education in Physical Culture and Sports, specializing as a trainer-teacher.

I was born and trained in Tiraspol, Moldova, at the Boeс Sports Club. During my competitive career, I became a champion of Transnistria and Moldova, a medalist in international tournaments, silver medalist of the WAKO World Cup, and professional champion of Ukraine under WKA.

During 9 years of coaching in Transnistria, I continued to represent Boeс Sports Club, was appointed head coach, and trained athletes who became national and international champions, including a European champion and silver medalists of the World Cup and European Championships. For my contribution to sports, I was awarded the “Excellence in Physical Culture and Sports” distinction and recognized as Best Coach of 2020.

After moving to the USA, I founded GOLDEN EAGLE FIGHTING CLUB in West Sacramento, California, where over 2 years my students achieved:
• Multiple 1st places in California (IKF)
• 1st places at the USA Championship (WKA)
• Silver medals at the USA Championship (ISKA)

As President of WKF USA, I am committed to developing kickboxing in the United States, organizing high-level competitions, and nurturing the next generation of champions through professional training and athlete development.

 

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the unexpected loss of one of our World Vice Presidents of the WKF.

Our friend, Rodrigo, has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

This sudden and great loss of my personal friend, president of WKF CHILE, continental director of the WKF Latin America and the Caribbean and thus one of 6 world federation vice presidents, is almost impossible to describe in words.

I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Rodrigo several times around the world. He always had a kind word and was always top-notch as an official in the ring and as a supervisor.

As LAC Continental Director, he was also heavily involved in organizing the upcoming World Championship in Colombia in October 2026.

We at the WKF – World Kickboxing Federation – are deeply saddened. Our thoughts are with his family, all his friends in Chile, and everyone who knew Rodrigo.

Dear Rodrigo, just two days before Christmas, your laughter, your kindness, and your professionalism have been silenced forever.

We will miss you, my old friend.

 

Nous vous souhaitons un Joyeux Noel et une Bonne Année!

Feliz Navidad y un Feliz Año Nuevo!

Kellemes karácsonyi ünnepeket és boldog új évet!

Prajeme Vam krasne Vianoce a stastny novy rok!

 

聖誕快樂，新年快樂！

Feliz Natal e um Feliz Ano Novo!

Wesołych Świąt i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!

Vesel bôžič in srečno novo leto!

Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr!

  메리 크리스마스, 해피 뉴 이어!

Next WKF event in St. Peterburg on December 21st the final for juniors in K-1

 

Следующее мероприятие WKF в Санкт-Петербурге состоится 21 декабря, это будет финал среди юниоров K-1.

 

Report on the WKF Open European Kickboxing Cup, December 11-13, 2025, Alba Iulia, Romania.

The WKF Open European Kickboxing Cup, which was held in Alba Iulia, Romania.

 

 

From December 11 to 13, 2025, was attended by more than 350 athletes from 11 countries.

Athletes competed in three kickboxing categories:

K-1, low kick, and kick-light!

Over 200 fights were held over two days.

The Gala Finals featured a fight for the PRO-AM Europe title in the K-1 category in the – 54 kg Bantamweight category between Max GAUN (Germany) and Damir ALIMOV (Moldova). Winner by points Alimov.

OPEN FOR ALL COUNTRIES, TEAMS , MALE AND FEMALES Newcomer: maximum 5 fights !!!

By decision of the WKF AUSTRIA board, the following rules applies to all newcomers!

N Class newcomer 0-5 fights: NO KNEE TO THE HEAD in K-1 and Muay Thai!

Light contact / Kicklight / K-1 / MMA and Amateur Boxing, 0-5 fights

All information’s HERE

Once again, the Guggenberger Sports Hall in 2100 Korneuburg near by Vienna will host the next International WKF AUSTRIA TOP event on March 21, 2026.

For all further requests contact Mr. Daniel Z. HIRLAU

by mail: wkf-boxing@gmx.at

The WKF Lower Austria State Association, with President Florian Bartl and “AUSTRIA BOXING UNION” President and Supervisor Daniel Z. Hirlau, are once again organizing an international tournament for BOXING, KICKBOXING, and MMA.

Many teams and well-known clubs from Austria neighboring countries have already confirmed their participation!

International WKF referees with a valid license are welcome!

Next amazing real WKF event in Sydney from Australians TOP promoter Mr. Steve JEZ on December 6th.

photography by Brad Le Brocque

Many international under card fights and three real WKF PRO World title fights on the fight card.

Our long time WKF AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA  continental director and again PRO K-1 World Champion Mr. Rustam ATTAI want to bring a strong and big team from Australia and Oceania (!) in October 2026 to the next World Championships in the City Cartagena in Colombia.

If you are a good male / female fighter and you want to represent your country and flag by the World Championships – contact Mr. Attai by mail .

Matt Stapleford vs Daniel Bruno (PNG) = Matt tko round 1 

WKF Cruiserweight K1 World Champion

 

Milos Rastovic vs Kondup Samson (PNG) = Milos ko round 2

WKF Heavyweight K1 World Champion

 

Rustam Attai vs Mark Sondo (PNG) = Rustam tko round 3, 

WKF Superheavyweight K1 World Champion

 

As always all of our world rankings have been updated.

Every WKF champion has 12 months time to defend his/her title.

After 18 months at the latest – WITHOUT DEFENDING THE TITLE – the title becomes vacant.

Only those who are in our world rankings can fight for the coveted WKF titles!

 

For PRO-POINT FIGHTING

 

For all amateurs in Chinese Sanda boxing

 

For amateur ring sport all PRO-AM

 

For real professional Champions in Ring sport

 

For real Champions in MMA

 

For real Champions in BOXING