Overview of our WKF forms or Kata disciplines
Dear friends in traditional martial arts!
WKF is also a leader in the traditional world of Kata and other Forms !
As everybody know, our next World Championship is coming up in October 18th to 24th 2026 in Cartagena in Colombia.
WKF have 6 categories for forms / Kata / poomse / Hyong / Taolu / musical creative etc.
To avoid any mistake or misunderstandings on the tatami or mat, we would like to remind you kindly one more time to read carefully the online WKF rule book for forms.
To see what is a WKF recognized traditional form, have a look here for Japanese and Korean forms.
What are the dress codes? When does the timer start e.g. for traditional forms with and without weapons ? Any traditional form / Kata / Taolu etc. can be customized, but it still has to be recognizable. From our official WKF recognized list and a traditional Japanese or Korean form or Kata!
In creative and freestyle: also compiled (with parts of existing forms) form using traditional techniques is permitted. What is the time limit in creative forms and soft style forms?
Traditional Forms must be using traditional moves only. A traditional Form / Kata / Pommse / Hyong / Taolu etc. must resemble a traditional work, an adaptation will be acceptable if added moves are of a traditional nature.
Any so called “allstyle” form is not a traditional one!
For all creative forms are just the division 4 and 5 creative forms with music, with and without weapon.
We thank you for the cooperation so far and wish all of us many traditional participants and a successful
Next WKF Open World Cup in Moldova
After the great success last Year the next WKF Open World Cup in cooperation with the Mayor´s Cup take place in Moldova´s capital Chisinau.
Date is confirmed for June, 25th to 26th.
This open World Cup in Chisinau has many strong. international teams from all over the World.
Great hospitality , nice Hotels and excellent food is just what you get in Moldova.
Perfect event for all our European countries and champions for preparations in focus for the upcoming amazing World Championships in Cartagena, 19th to 24th October.
For more information and all details contact Mr. Rustam ALIMOV by MAIL.
WKF now open for new partners in Europe
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.
Since 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
Today we have continental office on 6 continents and more than 150 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 ASIA, WKF AFRICA, WKF EUROPE ,
WKF LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN ,
WKF AUSTRALIA and WKF NORTH AMERICA
International Coppa Italia open tournament March 22nd
Next international TOP WKF event in “San Sebastiano al Vesuvio” near by Naples, Italy.
Open for all teams and countries!!!
Perfect for all teams in focus for the upcoming World Championships 18th to 24th October in Cartagena, Colombia.
For all details contact our WKF ITALY president Mr. Salvatore MATERA by mail
“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
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
WKF head office
would like to remind all our presidents to fix and to to update on time WKF fighters license (sport book) for all participants for the next tournaments, European and World Cups as well as for the WKF World Championships 2026 sanctioned by WKF.
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
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!
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
WKF Wold referee seminar 2026 in Colombia
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.
Invitation is here soon!
Registration deadline October 9th 2026
For details about Visa invitations, any requests about airport transfer and more contact our organizing team Mrs. Bianca Daniela BOHORQUEZ , Vice 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 !