World Kickboxing Federation

This past weekend, the WKF European Kids Open took place in France, organized by the TAO CHIE DO club.

For this inaugural event, the competition brought together 75 competitors from 3 different countries, spread across 2 rings.

A total of 35 finals for girls and boys were contested in an excellent sporting and friendly atmosphere.

We also had the honor of welcoming the president of WKF Belgium, Fabrice DEBOIS, accompanied by representatives from several Belgian clubs.

For a first-time event, I think this Open went very well, and I would like to thank all the volunteers, coaches, referees, competitors, and the participating clubs for their involvement and support.

Next year, we will do it again with even more communication and publicity to attract more countries like Italy, Spain, and many others, to continue growing this international event.

A few photos from this beautiful day are coming right up 📸🥊

The TAO CHIE DO Club in Berlaimont, club is well-known in the region for its commitment to combat sports and martial arts.

Bonjour 

Ce week-end avait lieu l’Open Européen Kids en France, organisé par le club TAO CHIE DO.

Pour cette première édition, la compétition a réuni 75 compétiteurs venant de 3 pays différents, répartis sur 2 rings.

Au total, 35 finales filles et garçons ont été disputées dans une excellente ambiance sportive et conviviale.

Nous avons également eu l’honneur d’accueillir le président de la WKF Belgique, accompagné de plusieurs clubs belges.

Pour une première organisation, je trouve que cet Open s’est très bien déroulé et je tiens à remercier tous les bénévoles, coachs, arbitres, compétiteurs ainsi que les clubs présents pour leur participation et leur confiance.

L’année prochaine, nous remettrons cela avec encore plus de communication et de publicité afin de faire venir davantage de pays comme l’Italie, l’Espagne et bien d’autres pour continuer à faire grandir cet événement international.

Quelques photos de cette belle journée arrivent juste après 📸🥊

Le club of the TAO CHIE DO in Berlaimont, est bien connu dans la région pour son engagement dans les sports de combat et les arts martiaux. 

Locqueneux Fabrice 

Président WKF France 

Open European Cup in Austria

in amateur Boxing and Kickboxing

Everybody want to attend this historical and amazing event!

Asia, North America and Latin America, Africa, Europe and again Australian and Oceania countries confirmed already huge teams to show the World how strong they are !

We want our best Africans in Colombia!

Just the weekend before October 17th / 18th, WKF promote our annual WKF World referee seminar 2026 in Cartagena in our 5 star main Hotel.

Without valid WKF license – no exception – you are not an official in our World Kickboxing Federation!

 

African continental open Championships 2026

Which team, which country, which city, who is is the real best male and female fighter on the African continent ? This is the greatest event 2026 for all African countries.

From Egypt to South Africa, from Ethiopia to Senegal. All our 37 WKF AFRICA member countries must send their best amateur fighters male and female, to find out who have the real best team, the best male and female Champions !

As part of this year’s Summer Camp, which will take place in Kiato from July 23 to 26, the annual referee and judge seminar will be held under the auspices of the WKF World Kickboxing Federation.

Promoter WKF GREECE

The seminar will be presented by Mr. Vangelis MASTIS, International Referee and Judge, with significant experience and contribution to the field.

This initiative is part of the ongoing effort to develop, train and upgrade the level of referees and judges, enhancing the quality and credibility of the sport under the guidance of the WKF.

The best Greek international WKF referees will be nominated for the World Championship from October 19th to 24th in Colombia!

Στο πλαίσιο του φετινού Summer Camp, το οποίο θα πραγματοποιηθεί στο Κιάτο από τις 23 έως και τις 26 Ιουλίου, θα διεξαχθεί το ετήσιο σεμινάριο διαιτητών και κριτών υπό την αιγίδα της WKF World Kickboxing Federation.

Εισηγητής του σεμιναρίου θα είναι ο κ. Βαγγέλης Μαστής, International Referee and Judge B Class, με σημαντική εμπειρία και συμβολή στον χώρο.

Η πρωτοβουλία αυτή εντάσσεται στη διαρκή προσπάθεια για εξέλιξη, επιμόρφωση και αναβάθμιση του επιπέδου των διαιτητών και κριτών, ενισχύοντας την ποιότητα και την αξιοπιστία του αθλήματος υπό την καθοδήγηση της WKF.

Οι καλύτεροι Έλληνες διεθνείς διαιτητές της WKF θα προταθούν για το Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα που θα διεξαχθεί από τις 19 έως τις 24 Οκτωβρίου στην Κολομβία!

下一届中国世界大奖赛将在南宁举行！

来自六大洲的顶尖拳击手将在两个晚上进入擂台，每个晚上进行一场八人锦标赛！除了中国冠军之外，来自政界和商界的高级嘉宾也将出席这一世界盛事！当然，电视上也会有现场直播。

 

The next China World Grand Prix will be held in Nanning!

Top fighters from six continents will enter the ring for two nights, each night featuring an eight-man tournament! In addition to the Chinese champions, high-ranking guests from the political and business sectors will also attend this world-class event! Of course, it will be broadcast live on television.

PART TWO ON NEXT DAY

The WKF North America Congress and the US Referee Seminar took place in Sacramento and Los Angeles from May 8th to 10th.

more photos here

Representatives from several states, including Texas, were present to learn about the competition rules and updates for the upcoming World Championship.

As everyone knows, Cartagena, Colombia, will host the WKF World Championship from October 19th to 24th.

As expected, many teams from the participating states want to form a strong and large US national team and successfully represent themselves at the World Championship against the expected 2000 + strongest champions from around the world.

There are still some spots available for tatami and ring sports. But please note: no beginners or internet champions 🙂 If you and your team would like to support the USA National Team with male/female fighters and referees, simply send an email

Our WKF USA President and North America Continental Director, Alexandr VARVARENKO, was, as always, a perfect organizer and host.

WKF World President/CEO Fritz EXENBERGER from Austria was invited to lead the referee seminar.

Ms. Olena GUSLYAKOVA has been confirmed as WKF USA Chief Referee. She will subsequently organize the next referee seminars.

VENEZUELA – Kickboxing en el Playa

El pasado sábado 18 de abril en las hermosas playas del caribe Venezolano, específicamente en la Isla de Margarita, se llevó a cabo el segundo Campeonato de Kickboxing Playero de la WKF Venezuela y su promotora oficial OPIV, en el evento contó con la realización de más de 30 combates en la arena y además de una super Class de cardio kickboxing.

Así se prepara Venezuela para y en la ruta del Mundial Cartagena 2026.

Fuente: coordinación OPIV del estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.

Brasil – Campeonato Brasilero rumbo Cartagena

Brasil se prepara con un gran equipo para participar del campeonato del mundo a realizarse en Cartagena Colombia en el próximo mes de octubre.

El próximo 24 de mayo realizara un selectivo Nacional con vistas al mundial.

 

 

 

Chile – Copa Chile, Rodrigo Miño

El pasado 25 de abril se realizo la COPA CHILE instaurada como Rodrigo Miño en honor al director Fallecido en diciembre pasado.

El supervisor internacional del evento fue el señor Carlos Suarez director mundial amateur quien participo del homenaje y junto a los nuevos directores se planifico la estrategia del trabajo rumbo al mundial de Cartagena de Indias en Colombia.

Chile presentara un equipo fuerte que se sumara a la lista de Equipos Latinos que participaran.

Argentina – Nuevos Campeones

En el marco de crecimiento del deporte en el país se están desarrollando los nuevos títulos nacionales en diferentes modalidades.

El pasado 19 de abril Cristian Fernández es el nuevo campeón de Full Contact en los 69.500 y el 3 de mayo se consagro campeón Argentino Nahuel Córdoba en los 62.300 en K1- Rules.

 

Ecuador – Campeonato Internacional de Kickboxing

Jorge Lema flamante director de WKF en Ecuador, reunió Atletas de Colombia, Perú, México y Venezuela en un evento de carácter internacional para el país, en donde se disputaron títulos nacionales y continentales.  

Además, se realizó una capacitación de jueces a nivel regional en las categorías E y F a cargo del director del Caribe el señor Luis Mediomundo. Estas capacitaciones forman parte de una política de trabajo a nivel regional para la formación de jueces y árbitros con vista al campeonato del mundo 2026.

Capacitaciones de autoridades de RING

Con vistas al próximo Campeonato del mundo América se prepara con un fuerte equipo de referees a nivel internacional. Esta propuesta surge de la Gira de promoción del máximo evento de WKF en este 2026. La gira que inicio en Chile en abril continua con Uruguay en mayo, Costa Rica, México y Colombia en junio cerrando la gira en Paraguay en Julio. De forma paulatina y con un trabajo de años cada país suma referees con experiencia internacional.

Next Int. North American referee seminar in Sacramento on May 9th, and in Los Angeles May 10th, for all American referees and coach to open or extend WKF license

At the invitation of WKF USA President Alexandr Varvarenco, our WKF CEO and President Fritz Exenberger will attend the North American Congress in California as well.

WKF representatives from many US states will also be traveling to Los Angeles.

For registration contact WKF USA President Mr. Alexandr VARVARENCO.

The best American international WKF referees will be nominated for the World Championship from October 19th to 24th in Colombia!

 

Next elimination in Belarus for the World Championships in Cartagena, Colombia, October 19th to 24th

Report on the WKF Kickboxing Championship and Junior Championship of the Republic of Belarus from April 23 to 26, 2026, in Minsk, at the Staiki Republican Olympic Training Center.

217 athletes participated in the competition, competing in the K-1 (adults 18-40 years old, juniors 16-17 years old) and low kick (adults 18-40 years old) categories.

The tournament was officially opened by: Deputy Minister of Sports of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Ivanovich Baraulya, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Major General of Police, Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation Yuri Gennadievich Nazarenko, European Director of the WKF, First Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation Sergei Vasilievich Khmelkov, Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation, Honored Master of Sports Dmitry Viktorovich Shakuta. Supervisor Prof. Dr. Ivan Vasilievich DERKACHENKO.

Over the course of three days of competition, 150 fights were held. On April 26, the final fights took place in the morning program, and the gala finals and awards ceremony took place in the evening.

Winners were determined in the following nominations: Best Adult Coach, Best Junior Coach, Best Junior Athlete, Best Adult Athlete, and Best Referee. The team took first place overall, second, and third.

The following athletes were awarded for the most spectacular fight: Maxim Kazaku, Viktor Nechitailo, Ivan Chernetsky, Stanislav Savchenko, Vladislav Abramovich, Vitaly Protasevich, and Marat Shnitko confirmed their reputation as the strongest.

There were some surprises, too. Maxim Spodarenko lost by knockout in the final after a right uppercut from Mikhail Shchechin! Gleb Bazanov dethroned Evgenia Myagkov as the leader in the 81 kg weight class.
Ksenia Novikova was named Best Referee.
Mikhail Shchechin was named Best Fighter.
Elizaveta Sidorova was named Best Female Fighter. Evgeniy Gushchenko was named Best Adult Coach. Vitaly Tishurov was named Best Junior Coach.