Articles – WAKO Asia

2025-07 Important Notice: Launch of Upgraded Membership Database – Action Required

wakoasia — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:48:29 +0000

Dear Member,
We are pleased to announce that the Asian Kickboxing Confederation (AKC) has officially launched its upgraded membership database, effective immediately.
To ensure that your federation or association and its members are properly registered on the new platform, we kindly request that you follow the registration instructions provided and complete the process accordingly.
Your login credentials (ID and password) will be issued by the AKC Administration upon receipt of your official request via email.
As previously communicated, each registered member will be assigned a unique identification number. This ID is mandatory for accurately identifying athletes in all competitions organized under the auspices of the Asian Kickboxing Confederation, including Asian Kickboxing Championships, Kickboxing events at the Asian Games, Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games, and the SEA Games.
Please note that all member data submitted prior to 31 December 2024 has already been migrated to the new system. Nevertheless, we strongly encourage you to verify that all members are correctly listed in the current database to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Should you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
Administration Office
Asian Kickboxing Confederation

2024-09-03 Reflection of Asian Kickboxing Championships in Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) website

wakoasia — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:07:07 +0000

https://oca.asia/news/5447-phnom-penh-to-host-2024-asian-kickboxing-championships-in-october.html

2024-06-23 Asian Kickboxing Confederation joins the world sport in celebrating Olympic Day

wakoasia — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:28:27 +0000

“On Olympic Day, we join the world sport in celebrating the values and missions of the Olympic movement,” said Asian Confederation President Nasser Nassiri.
Positive effects from sports are achieved through physical activity and sport’s role in society has become increasingly important over the years, for the individual and in particular for public health.
We encourage you to move more to sport. sport has many positive effects on the health of children and young people, as well as adults and older people.

“Let’s Move and celebrate”
Public Relations Department
Asian Kickboxing Confederation

2023-11-30 Celebration of the International Kickboxing Day

wakoasia — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:53:17 +0000

Dear members,

After Asian Kickboxing Day on September 9th,

Today, November 30th,

We celebrate the International Kickboxing Day.

Congratulations!

Public Relation Department,

Asian Kickboxing Confederation

2023-09-09 The Asian Kickboxing community is celebrating “Asian Kickboxing Day”.

wakoasia — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:00:18 +0000

The Asian Kickboxing Confederation is pleased to congratulate all its members and the entire Asian kickboxing community for celebrating 9th September as “Asian Kickboxing Day”.

For more information, please visit the following link:

http://wakoasia.com/?p=2586

Asian Kickboxing Confederation

Public Relation Department

2023/08/23 Asian Kickboxing Confederation mourns the loss of Major General Charouck Arirachakaran

wakoasia — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:58:16 +0000

The Asian Kickboxing Confederation mourns the loss of Major General Charouck Arirachakaran, the great man and one of the leaders of Asian sport.

Major General Charouck Arirachakaran was one of the lovers of combat sports and the one who took the initiative to establish the kickboxing association in Thailand in January 2009 on the occasion of the first Asian Marian Arts Games (BAMAGO) promoted by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Accordingly, the Thai athletes were able to participate in Kickboxing competition of 2009 Asian Martial Arts Games and others following OCA events.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, the Olympic Council of Asia, the Sports Authority, and the National Olympic Committee of Thailand.

Public Relations Department,

Asian Kickboxing Confederation

2023-05-30 Official Report, Kickboxing competition of the 32nd SEA Games 2023 Cambodia

wakoasia — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:25:58 +0000

Dear Madam, Dear Sir
We have a pleasure to address you attached the “Official Report” of Kickboxing competition of the 32^nd SEA Games, Cambodia 2023 approved and signed by Euncheon Jeong Ph. D., the Technical Delegate of the Kickboxing competition of the 32^nd SEA Games, Cambodia 2023.
As you are informed, Kickboxing competition consisted of seventeen (17) events among three (03) ring styles (Full Contact, Low Kick and K1) and two (02) tatami styles (Light Contact and Kick Light) presenting male and female competitors with the total of twelve (12) male events and five (05) female events in defined weight categories.
The Official Report composed with the following exhibits:
Exhibit 1 – Number of Entries: Contains detailed information such as the number of entries by participating NOCs (in total 8 NOCs including Cambodia), with the total number of 100 participating athletes (70 male athletes and 30 female athletes).
Exhibit 2 – Kickboxing Events Draw: Contains the detailed information of draw of each event (categories), in total 17 Events.
Exhibit 3 – Results Kickboxing Events: Contains detailed information relating to the results of the 17 events such as the names of the athletes who won the gold, silver and bronze medals, the name of the NOC of the medalists concerned, of each event.
Exhibit 4 – Medals Tables by Division (Ring & Tatami): Contains detailed information related to the ranking by participants NOCs in the each of the two divisions (Ring and Tatami), taking in consideration that we had 12 events in Ring styles and 5 events in Tatami styles.
Exhibit 5 – General Medals Table Kickboxing Events: Contains detailed information related to medals table in kickboxing events by participating NOCs.

You can also download the 32nd SEA Games Kickboxing competition Official Report in high quality printable at the below link:
http://wakoasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/32nd-SEA-Games-Kickboxing-competition-Official-Report.rar

We take this opportunity to thank you all and in particular the SEAGF and the CAMSOC for all the support given to the Asian Kickboxing Confederation during more than a year of preparation of the Kickboxing competition and during the period of the Games.

We remain at your disposal for any additional information you may need.

Sincerely yours,

Sina Zahedi
Secretary General
Asian Kickboxing Confederation

2023-02-07 Asian Kickboxing Confederation declaration about sadness tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria

wakoasia — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:40:39 +0000

Asian Kickboxing family is deeply saddened by the tragic events that took place in Turkey and Syria.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and people who are affected by the earthquakes.

With deep sympathy and solidarity

Public Relations Department

Asian Kickboxing Confederation

2022-12-30 Asian Kickboxing Championship 2022 Bangkok what a great success

wakoasia — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:55:53 +0000

Asian Kickboxing Confederation organized Asian Kickboxing Championships 2022 in Bangkok from 11-18 December in Thai Japan Youth center with a great success.

The Asian Championships was organized with collaboration of Kickboxing Association of Thailand under direct supervision of President Nassiri and Euncheon Jeong Ph. D. the Chairman of Technical Committee and member of the Board of Directors of Asian Confederation.

The total of 20 countries from the five Zones of Asian continental took part with participation of 350 athletes with 429 registration in different Kickboxing styles (both Rings and Tatamis).

The host country Thailand obtained the 3rd place in combined styles medals ranking after Kazakhstan with first and Iran 2nd Places.

The other South East Asian countries members such as Philippinnes, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam were actively present during the Asian Championships and obtain important results and ranking.

Central, West, East and South Asian countries were as well duly presented with many athletes in different styles.

The detailed report and news will be published soon.

Public Relations Department
Asian Kickboxing Confederation

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2022-08-09 Central Luzon Kickboxing Invitational Open 2022

wakoasia — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:51:01 +0000

Manila, Philippinnes : Samahang Kickboxing ng Pilipinas Announced that the Central Luzon Kickboxing Invitational Open 2022 was held on August 3 – 6, 2022 at SMX Convention Center, Olongapo City, Philippines.

The Central Luzon Kickboxing Invitational Open 2022 served as the 1st regional qualifying to the Philippine National Kickboxing Championship 2022 to be held at Music Hall, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Metro Manila on October 26 – 28 this year.

The event were attended by 44 strong Kickboxers coming from Regions I, II, III, the National Capital Region (NCR) and the Cordillera Capital Region (CAR) with 14 Kickboxing Gyms from 5 regions. The teams competed in the event were as follows:

1. Malayan Wild Stallion Kickboxing – Vigan City

2. Yaw-yan Fervilleon Kickboxing – San Pablo City

3. Team Kafagway Martial Arts Gym – Baguio City and Benguet Province

4. International Malayan Sports Combat – Candon City

5. MUMMA/ Wild Bout Boxing Gym – Metro Manila

6. Malayan Sports Combat Katalas – Cabugao, Ilocos Sur

7. Team Tribu Banwar – Tabuk City, Kalinga

8. Team Evolutions – Baguio City

9. Sipakan Sports Hub/ JRA Fitness Hub – Cabanatuan City

10. SKP Montalban, Rizal

11. Penalosa Boxing Gym – Metro Manila

12. Team Quads – La Trinidad, Benguet

13. Team Westplygrnd – Province of Ifugao

14. Boot Camp Kickboxing – Olongapo City

Samahang Kickboxing ng Pilipinas opened 12 weight categories from full contact and low kick. For male Full Contact: -51, -57, -67; for female Full Contact: -48, -56, -65. For low Kick category male; -54, -60, -63.5, -71 and for female low kick; -52, and -60kgs.

The event was fully supported by the local government of Olongapo City headed by the City Mayor, Hon. Rolen PaulinoJr, as well as the Olongapo City Youth and Sports Office, Olongapo City Tourism Office and SM Olongapo Central.

Atty. Wharton R. Chan (SKP secretary – General), with the blessing of Sen. Francis Tolentino, spearheaded the event. There were 8 National Technical Officials (NTO) on duty with 10 Regional Technical Officials (RTOs) led by Ms Roselyn Hung as the Tournament Director and Mr. Bryan S. Olod as the Technical Delegate of the event. The other NTOs on duty are the following:

1. Leonito Sapao (Host)(Olongapo City)

2. Aristotle Estino (Santa Rosa City)

3. Joel Tultog (Province of Ifugao)

4. Vincent Hisona (Bacoor, Cavite)

5. Danny Bualan(San Pablo City)

6. Rolly Dumansi(Baguio City)

7. Cyril Chayocas(Baguio City)

8. Floubert V. Gatita(Cabanatuan City)

Source: Samahang Kickboxing ng Pilipinas

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