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BC Kickboxing Seminars
I had the pleasure of recently hosting a WAKO Seminar in Grande Prairie. I was well aware of Muzammal's accomplishments as an amateur and professional fighter in addition to his deserved reputation as a premier world class coach. I was excited to share that with athletes in Alberta and not disappointed. Great presentation, demonstration and above all a serious knowledge of the world scene. I would highly recommend attendance at one of his seminars John Stanley, Owner Warrior Strong International,…
Find out more »BC PSO Club Meeting
WAKO Canada was excited to host a meeting of BC Clubs on April 14th at Hollett's Kickboxing and MMA in Sechelt. Clubs attended from across BC. Plans were established to move the creation of a government recognized Sports Association (PSO) for the province of BC. Meetings were also held with the BC Ministry of Sport in discuss our application for a PSO. A second meeting will have a brief information session on the benefits and structure of a provincial based kickboxing…
Find out more »Kickboxing Seminar
Muzammal brings a wealth of kickboxing knowledge in his seminars. So much so that the hosting school and instructors in attendance may restructure their curriculum to incorporate what he teaches. Working with Muzammal is extremely beneficial for both new an experienced athletes in the sport. Scott Bartlett, Owner - Melbrook Martial Arts, Sudbury, Ontario WAKO Canada regularly hosts Kickboxing Seminars for all level of participants. In addition, we host National Team Camps to train more advance participants; to selection…
Find out more »Alberta Ring Officials Course
Date - Saturday March 14th Time - 9 am - 3 pm Location - Deerfoot Casino Registration Forms Below: REGISTRATION FORM
Find out more »Kickboxing Seminar
Muzammal Nawaz comes back to CBS NL for another exciting and informative Kickboxing Seminar! For more information contact Chuck McCarthy at Round 13!
Find out more »ALBERTA OFFICIALS REFRESHER COURSE
WAKO Canada has held 3 Officials courses in Alberta over the past 3 years. Any person that participated in any of these courses is welcome to attend a refresher course on Sunday August 22nd. The refresher course will provide an review of the officiating role and provide some referee and judging practice. There is no fee for the course however we request that all persons planning on attending register in advance. REFRESHER COURSE There are sanctioned WAKO Canada events scheduled…
Find out more »Ontario Officials Refresher
Sport is coming back!!! We are excited to see WAKO Canada activities occuring across Canada. To prepare our team of Ontario Officials we are hosting a refresher session to renew our skills, learn some new protocols, discuss our COVID safety plan for competitions as well as just be able to meet again as a group! Please email our office at info@wakocanada.org to confirm your attendance at the session. Refreshments will be served! 🙂
Find out more »INSTRUCTORS COLLEGE
WAKO Canada is excited to announce its newest certification course! INTRUCTORS COLLEGE is designed to educate, enhance and develop the skills of a Martial Arts Instructor. For many years the Level I Coaching Course was the main source of certification for WAKO Canada Clubs with the focus being the competitive cornerperson. The INSTRUCTORS COLLEGE certification is focused on the club instructor that must teach all ages and experience levels of students. This Certification Course has been developed over the past…
Find out more »BC – PSO ZOOM Information Session
January 27, 2023 For Immediate Release WAKO BC now recognized by VIA Sport - Kickboxing moves into a new Era in BC The landscape of combative sport is evolving incredibly fast globally and in Canada. On the international scene, the international federation for the sport (WAKO – World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) was granted full recognition by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) on July 21 2021. The excitement of the sport is gaining new fans as WAKO is now a…
Find out more »AGM – WAKO BC
WAKO Canada is excited to announce that our newest PSO (Provincial Sport Organization) has been approved by VIA Sport as an association to develop the sport of amateur kickboxing in the province of British Columbia. After a few years of dedicated work both the BC Athletic Commission and VIA Sport have given the blessing for the work of WAKO BC to commence. This is exciting news for all martial arts and combative clubs as WAKO has numerous sport kickboxing disciplines…
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