The World Kickboxing and Karate Union is a professional martial arts association developed for the mat and ring sports of freestyle kickboxing and karate providing hassle free membership, licensing, insurance, and event management services for schools, instructors, and students around the world.
Your school could be listed on the WKU England schools directory, get discounts at our events, access a catalogue of martial arts resources, use our logos and more.
A WKU Instructor receives 12 month membership, ID card, discounted Kwon kit, Instructors Indemnity, and early invitations to our training courses and seminars.
When you license your students with WKU England, you’ll receive a WKU membership card printed with your school logo and the students photo plus online management of license renewals.
WKU endorsed grading certificates for coloured belts can be ordered online for students who have a WKU license and were graded by WKU Instructors or Schools. Our experienced board of examiners can provide black belt panel, black belt certification (A3 framed), grade assessment, and grade ratification services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland too.
Title Sanctioning
Show Insurance (members only)
Belt and trophy design and supply
Rental of mats and scoreboards
Supply of referees, judges, and officials
Online tournament management
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Referee training
Safeguarding training (BKC)
Qualified First Aid training sessions
Annual championships and tournaments
WKU National team opportunities
Competitor training at WKU rule set
Karate and kickboxing WKU squad training
