WAKO & Sport Karate World: United for the Future of Martial Arts
A fusion of tradition, innovation, and global reach
The history of WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) is deeply connected to the evolution of modern kickboxing. It all began in 1970 when Joe Lewis participated in what is now considered the first official "kickboxing" fight in the United States. From that moment, the sport gained momentum, reaching milestones such as the first Full Contact World Championship in 1974 in Los Angeles and the official founding of WAKO in Berlin in 1977 by Georg Brueckner.
En esta misma línea de crecimiento y expansión, nace Sport Karate WorldSince its early days, WAKO has focused on building a strong, regulated, and global organization, promoting world championships with clear and safe rules for competitors. Its mission has always been clear: to professionalize kickboxing, integrate diverse styles, and expand its practice worldwide.
Sport Karate World shares WAKO’s goal of bringing martial arts to every corner of the planet, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual development. Its inclusive and global approach makes it possible for all styles and disciplines to find a space to grow and compete.
Together, WAKO and Sport Karate World represent the perfect balance between the legacy of competitive kickboxing and the digital innovation applied to sport karate. This alliance seeks not only to preserve history but to shape the future of martial arts with a modern, inclusive, and universal vision.
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