We have recieved funding from the Ministry of Sport to subsized coaching course for young participants aged 12-18. The course is our standard WAKO Canada Level 1 Coaching Certification that has been modified for young learners. The course will cover -   Coaching Excellence Coaching Ethics Athlete Planning Safety in Sport   All succesful participants will be fully certified Level 1 Coaches.  Once registerd they will receive a COACHING CARD and be able to assist in competitions. Please note -…

WAKO Canada is excited to welcome back ring sport competitions across the country!  WAKO Alberta is gaining traction and is well on its way to Ministry of Sport (Alberta Sport Connection) recognition as our newest PSO. Successful meetings with the Ministry were held over the past year and WAKO Alberta is moving in the right direction! A strong group of officials is the hallmark of every sport association. Succession planning for new and developing officials is also vital for success. …

WAKO Canada is excited to welcome back Ring and Tatami sport competitions ! Our Ontario PSO has kept a close relationship with the Ministry of Sport throughout COVID and our protocols and policies for sport has allowed our clubs to reopen and return to full training.  As we begin our planning for competitions we wish to A strong group of officials is the hallmark of every sport association. Succession planning for new and developing officials is also vital for success. …

WAKO Canada has hosted a number of highly successful ZOOM Coaching Courses.  We are hosting additional courses in October and November.  The coaching course is madatory for all coaches and corner persons at sanctioned competitions. The WAKO Canada certification is also an amazing seminar open to all coaches, instructors, athletes, parents and any supporters for the sport!  Participants learn and review current research and methodology of: Sports Injury Management Athlete Planning Strategies for Coaching Excellence Sport Ethics and Legalities As…

WAKO CANADA  is excited to announce the launch of the Level II Coaching Course!  IN THE ZONE has been 3 years in the making with experts in the field of Sport Psychology, Physiology, Leadership Management and Athlete Planning involved in the design of the course. The course will be a full day of intense learning, practicing and using templates/handouts/strategies provided.  Each participant will receive a detailed Manual that has the Course Content plus all the Coach Activities to enable them…

L’industrie des arts martiaux est extrêmement fière que le kickboxing WAKO a été accepté par le comité international olympique (CIO) en temps que membre sportif à part entière. Cette annonce a ouvert la voie au kickboxing pour devenir le prochain sport aux Jeux Olympiques. WAKO Canada est le seul représentant national pour le kickboxing et soutient et travaille en étroite collaboration avec chaque affiliation provinciale et territoriale. WAKO Québec sera la seule association provinciale reconnue par le Ministère de l’Education…