WKF now open for new partners in Europe

WKF World president and CEO Fritz EXENBERGER

 

 

 

WKF

World Kickboxing Federation

 

is the oldest and today perhaps the largest World wide sanctioning body since 1964 for Kickboxing, Thai boxing, MMA and  SANDA.

For amateur events as well as for professionals.

WKF EUROPE – best of 6 continents

imagesSince March 1st 2024 is our BOXING / BKFC World division, for amateur and professionals !

World president is WKF HUNGARY president and TOP manager Mr. Daniel Z. HIRLAU, contact by e-mail

WKF – World head office

Today we have continental office on 6 continents and more than 140 active member countries World wide.

Now we want to invite YOUR BOXING champions for international events and we are looking for new WKF country presidents, promoters and managers in Europe.

 

If you´re interested to be part of the huge WKF family send just a mail to our WKF Europe office.

You will find our WKF World head office main web site on www.wkfworld.com

For full information’s about PPF – Pro Point Fighting click here, for Sanda  here

On the top right hand you will find the translater for other languages

Here are our 6 pro divisions, with valid World ranking lists, rules, title fight minimum requirements and much more

PRO – AM / PPF / SANDA / PRO RING SPORT / MMA / BOXING

Do you know all of our 6 continental websites?

WKF ASIAWKF AFRICAWKF EUROPE ,

WKF LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN ,

WKF AUSTRALIA and WKF NORTH AMERICA

WKF EUROPE best officials 2025

“SPARTAN WARRIOR” in Tecuci, Romania

 
 
Master Florin MINA, President of WKF ROMANIA, announces the first event of the new year 2026: “SPARTAN WARRIOR” in Tecuci, Romania.
 
Event Details.
Promoter: Gabriel DANU from C.S. Kickbox & Muay Thai Tecuci, a member of WKF-ROMANIA.
 
Head of Officials: The refereeing brigade will be led by Adrian MINA.
 
 Official Supervisor: Master Marius Vasile NITA will serve as the supervisor responsible for scouting and notifying athletes for the National Team ahead of the World Championships in Cartagena, Colombia.
 
More major events under the WKF Romania umbrella will be announced soon.
 

World Championships 2026 in Colombia

prior notice / notificación avis préalable / Предварительное извещение / preaviso / wcześniejsze powiadomienie / Vorankündigung / aviso prévio / notificare prealabilă / 事先通知

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

OCTOBER  18th – 24th

CARTAGENA – COLOMBIA

60 YEARS OF WKF – FOUNDED  1964

World Championships 2028 Bucharest, Romania

International Open Newcomer tournament in Austria

full info HERE

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 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.

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 intentional tournament for BOXING, KICKBOXING, and MMA.

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

International WKF referees with a valid license are welcome!

WKF fighters license for our Championships 2026

 
 

Hardcore Fightnight in Austria

WKF continues to evolve – 6 titles at one show

For the very first time in history, an official international “WKF Bare Knuckle Hardcore” fight night will be held on February 14th in Korneuburg, Austria.

Promoter is the famous BOXING manager Daniel Z. HIRLAU

more info HERE

Furthermore, two world title fights in boxing are already on the fight card. 

An international European ladies ranking fight in K-1 has also been confirmed.

The Austrian title fight between two young tough boys is confirmed.

The difference compared to other promoters is the official sanction from three genuine world governing bodies, who truly deserve the name.

 

Internationally, our WKF is experiencing a surge in popularity. We have gained many new and strong member nations in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states.

 

For the first time in WKF history, an international title fight will be sanctioned by two world federations!

 

Mr. Andrew HENNESSY
Mr. Thierry MUCCINI

A very special VIP guest is the World President of the ICO from England, Mr. Andrew HENNESSY. ICO Vice President and Supervisor Mr. Thierry MUCCINI is coming to Vienna from Bordeaux.

The work, competition rules, costs, and ultimately the numerous events held across six continents are highly valued internationally.

Our upcoming World Championships, from October 18th to 24th, will also bring many new nations, huge national teams and new friends to Colombia.

Everyone should understand that for genuine, internationally recognized title fights in combat sports, the sanction of at least one major world governing body is necessary.  Otherwise, you’re just “world champion in your local town” and it’s nothing more than the well-known “puppet show” 🙂 

Our new WKF World Partner “triple GGG” from Delaware in the USA has already sanctioned numerous events in Europe and worldwide for 2025/2026. This is one way to bring real fights back to the USA with the WKF in the future. A first WKF title fight in Los Angeles is already being negotiated for 2026! Further WKF events are already confirmed for 2026 in Dubai, Los Angeles, and for the first time in spring in Tokyo (!).

The collaboration with the WKF World Federation and “triple GGG” is already bearing fruit. The WKF World Federation’s reputable and serious work is increasingly appreciated worldwide. A deal is a deal, my friends.

For more information, fight card, and VIP tickets, please send an email

our new bare knuckel US partner with more than 20 Years history

WKF Wold referee seminar 2026 in Colombia

Mr. Luis MEDIOMUNDO, promoter World Championships 2026

WKF COLOMBIA president Mr. Luis MEDIOMUNDO is the host of the next WKF World referee seminar on October 17./18. 2026.

Venue is the amazing 4 star main Hotel in Cartagena.

This is the perfect weekend, just before the World Championships 2026 in Cartagena, Colombia. 

For the second time our World referee seminar takes place in Latin America.

We got already many requests from our male / female referees and officials from 6 continents and we hope everybody who would need Visa start in time at least 8 weeks before with Visa procedure.

our best WKF European Referees 2025

Invitation is here soon!

Registration deadline October 9th 2026

Bianca Daniela BOHORQUEZ

For details about Visa invitations, any requests about airport transfer and more contact our organizing team Mrs. Bianca Daniela BOHORQUEZVice president WKF ONAM COLOMBIA

Our update WKF licensed referee list is here !

Many photos of our international WKF referees here !

All rule books in 4 languages and more free to down load here !

All International WKF referees who not has attended the seminars in Triest 2023 or Alicante 2024 or Moldova 2025 must extend their license in Cartagena. The extended license is valid for three Years again. Many photos from all WKF seminars since 2011 are here in the gallery!

Next World referee seminar in autumn 2027 in Europe, in the main Hotel before the upcoming  European Championships 2027 !

Please note:

without valid WKF license you are

not qualified official for WKF events !

WKF World Championships 2028 in Romania

Grandmaster Florin Mina, President of WKF ROMANIA and Vice President of WKF EUROPE continental federation,

WKF ROMANIA president Grandmaster Florin MINA

together with Master Marius Nița (Dinastia Nița) announce the 2028 WKF World Championship in Bucharest.

Our respected President Florin Mina was, is and will remain our only representative of WKF Romania within the World Kickboxing Federation.

First press release in daily newspaper in Bucharest:

” Historic Moment for the romanian kickboxing: Romania to Host the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship!
Bucharest, November 1, 2025 — Romania writes history in the world of contact sports! Our country has officially secured the right to organize the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship, one of the most important international events in the field.
Through the official representative of WKF-Kickboxing in Romania, Master Florin Mina, and Master Marius-Vasile Niță, leader of Niță Dynasty Contact Sports Association, Romania receives exceptional international recognition, consolidating it’s position on the global map of kickboxing.
The contract signing moment was honored by the presence of the President of the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF), Mr. Friederich Exenberger, who officially confirmed Romania’s designation as the host country for the 2028 edition.
“This is a huge achievement for the romanian sport and a testament of our work, passion, and dedication over the years. In 2028, Romania will be the global center of kickboxing—and we are ready to deliver a legendary show!” stated Master Marius-Vasile Niță, President of Niță Dynasty Contact Sports Association.

The 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship will bring thousands of athletes, coaches, and officials from over 100 countries to Bucharest, transforming Romania’s capital into the global epicenter of this spectacular sport.
The Dinastia Niță Contact Sports Association, in partnership with WKF-Kickboxing Romania, aims to raise the standards for organizing international competitions and offer a memorable experience to all participants and fans.”