Seminars and MARTIAL ARTS CAMPS
The WKUWORLD regularly offers squad trainings (country-dependent) as well as the following:
- Referee Seminars (1 Star, 2 Star)
- Cutman/Cornerman Seminars
- Professional Belt Gradings Certification (Online)
- Basic 1 Trainer in Martial Arts
- Basic 2 Trainer in Martial Arts
- Competition Trainer Certification
- Children’s Trainer Certification
- Prevention Coach Certification
- Sports Massage Certification
for more information on upcoming seminars, squad trainings and other events, please contact your country representative or official:
(https://www.wkuworld.com/official-websites/)
Black Belt Gradings:
21.01.2023 Frankfurt
News & Results
Our GALLERY
Some interesting statistics from our World Championships 2024 in Rhodes, Greece. This year we brought together incredible young martial artists from all around the globe!
Here`s what stood out:
KIDS
🇺🇸 United States & 🏴 Wales: Tied with an impressive 27% of entries winning gold!
🇨🇦 Canada: Close behind with 26% of entries resulting in gold medals!
🇳🇮 Northern Ireland: A stellar performance with 24% of participants claiming gold!
🇷🇺 Russia: Strong showing with 23% gold medal wins!
JUNIORS
🇭🇺 Hungary: A high gold-to-entry ratio showcasing efficiency and excellence!
🇲🇾 Malaysia: Consistently strong performances despite fewer entries.
🇷🇺 Russia: Dominated with skill and consistency, securing gold for 47% of entries.
🏴 Scotland: Small but mighty, with impressive results across the board.
-Please note that we were not able to include the TEAMS results in the data.-
#wku #wkuworld #worldchampionships #2024rhodes #rhodes #greece #gco
26.01.2025 - the English Open
The WKU World Championships aren’t just another competition – they’re a true test of your skill and determination. In 2024, England stood proud in Greece, competing against athletes from over 25 countries. Now, with Germany hosting in 2025, we’re looking for fighters ready to take it to the next level. Is that you?
Whether you’re battling it out on the mats or stepping into the ring, this is your chance to represent England and face the best in the world. It’s not just about medals; it’s about pride, respect, and proving what England is made of.
Our promise? Top-level preparation with official England coaches, year-round development to sharpen your skills, and once again, 5-star luxury to ensure you’re at your best when it matters most. We know what it takes to succeed, and we’re here to help you achieve it.
So, whether it’s on the mat or in the ring, we’re looking for fighters with heart, focus, and the drive to give it their all. Think you’ve got what it takes? The qualifiers are your chance to prove it.
Germany is calling. Let’s show the world what England can do. Who’s in?
Northern Ireland Qualifiers & Ireland🇮🇪 Qualifiers - 26.01.2025 #wku #wkuireland #wkuworld #northernireland #gco #pointfighting #points #kickboxing
Qualifiers WKUWORLD England for the World Championships 2025 at the University of Worcester Arena. Sign up over Kihapp and secure your place!
#wku #wkuworld #england #forms #kata #kumite #karate #karatekumite #pointfighting #lightcontact #kicklight
29.12. Novi Pazar
WKU ProAM World Title
Muhamed Dupljak (SER) vs. Buzar Lucijan (ROM)
#WKU #WKUWORLD #Serbia
Aufgrund der Vielzahl der Krankheitsausfällen findet der Kids Newcomer Cup leider nicht statt. #kidsnewcomer #newcomer
(EN) 🥊 BWM 2025: The Second Largest WKUWORLD Tournament in Germany in Baden-Baden, Germany!
🗓️ Date: 15th & 16th March 2025
📍 Location: Baden-Baden, in two interconnected halls with a convenient 3-meter corridor.
After an incredible 2024 event with over 1200 starts, the BWM 2025 is expanding to a two-day event due to capacity limits! This marks a new milestone for one of Germany’s largest amateur martial arts tournaments, offering even more opportunities to showcase your talent and prepare for the World Championships 2025 in Trier, Germany.
Experience a weekend packed with electrifying kickboxing, thrilling battles, and inspiring martial arts across multiple disciplines, including:
🥋 Karate Kumite
🥊 Pointfighting, Kickboxing under K1 Rules, Full Contact, Light Contact, Kick-Light
🌟 Forms and much more!
Spectators, get ready for an unparalleled showcase of skill and spirit as fighters from around the world take to the mats.
(DE) 🥊 BWM 2025: Das zweitgrößte WKUWORLD Turnier des Jahres in Baden-Baden, Deutschland!
🗓️ Datum: 15. & 16. März 2025
📍 Ort: Baden-Baden, in zwei verbundenen Hallen mit einem praktischen 3-Meter-Korridor dazwischen.
Nach einem erfolgreichen Event 2024 mit über 1200 Starts erweitern wir die BWM 2025 auf zwei Turniertage! Diese Entscheidung markiert einen Meilenstein für eines der größten Amateur-Kampfsportturniere Deutschlands und bietet mehr Raum für talentierte Athleten, um sich auf die Weltmeisterschaften 2025 in Trier, Deutschland vorzubereiten.
Erlebe zwei actiongeladene Tage mit packendem Kickboxen, spannenden Kämpfen und inspirierendem Kampfsport in zahlreichen Disziplinen, darunter:
🥋 Karate Kumite
🥊 Pointfighting, Kickboxen nach K1-Regeln, Fullcontact, Light Contact, Kick-Light
🌟 Formen und vieles mehr!
Zuschauer erwartet ein unvergleichliches Erlebnis voller Technik, Stärke und Leidenschaft, wenn Athleten aus aller Welt antreten.
#BWM2025 #WKUWorld #WKU #wkufamily #Kickboxing #KarateKumite #MartialArtsEvent #martialartstournament #MartialArtsLife #TournamentTime #kampfsport #boxing #fullcontact #kickboxing #kickboxen
Am 22.02.2025 findet der neue MV-CUP in Rostock statt - Formen, Pointfighting, Lightcontact, Kick-Light und im Ringsport Full Contact & Kickboxing (K1 Style).
#wku #wkuworld #gco #kickboxing #pointfighting #forms #kata #k1 #lightcontact #kicklight #martialarts #kampfsport
Partners and Sponsors
About us
WELCOME
TO THE WORLD KICKBOXING AND KARATE UNION
(GCO / WKUWORLD)
The GCO / WKUWORLD is the leading martial arts association in the world, succeeding an organization which was originally founded in the 1970s. We have the experience and a shared passion for combat sports for over 25 years to ensure athletes will find the right environment and professional conditions to perform great moments of combat sports. We look forward to continuously creating new milestones in history.
Over the years GCO / WKUWORLD has created fantastic events and started to promote and support Martial Art Clubs and athletes all over the world with grading systems, a worldwide database and management know how. The World Championships, our national tournaments and worldwide Professionals Fight Nights are our most important goals in Martial Arts.
With over 90 member countries, our membership structure covers all age groups from children under twelve to seniors over the age of 55 – both amateur and professional.
Kind regards,
Klaus Nonnemacher
President GCO/WKUWORLD