The World Amateur K-1 Federation (WAK-1F) was founded in February 2011.
Today, WAK-1F unites members from 63 countries worldwide, and the organization continues to grow every day.
Each year, WAK-1F organizes the World K-1 Amateur Championship, European K-1 Amateur Championship, and Asia K-1 Amateur Championship in different countries.
A structured system for developing athletes’ skills has also been established. WAK-1F includes separate age groups—juniors, youth, and adults (men and women)—across various weight categories.
The main objectives of WAK-1F are:
– To unite and coordinate the activities of sports clubs, promoting and supporting all activities related to the goals of WAK-1F.
– To develop and promote the sport of K-1 at the international level.
– To organize and conduct large-scale K-1 tournaments, championships, and other international competitions.
– To represent WAK-1F and its interests in governmental, non-governmental, international, and other organizations and associations.
– To bring together international martial arts organizations and organize various international competitions, tournaments, and K-1 World Championships.
– To organize mass physical activity, sports and health events, sports festivals, international tournaments, and recreational sports celebrations.
– To ensure medical, rehabilitative, and preventive health support for athletes; to recognize and operate in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
– To improve athletes’ skills and overall physical preparation.
– To support the development and modernization of existing sports facilities.
– To organize and conduct training programs, seminars, training camps, and certification processes.
– To provide training courses for coaches, instructors, and judges.
– To ensure the preparation of athletes and their participation in international competitions.
– To protect the rights and legitimate interests of WAK-1F members.
– To distribute and promote WAK-1F activities through online platforms and other media channels.