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WKA’s Early Expansion into Asia
WKA was one of the first combat sports organizations to include countries from Asia in its championships and official rankings. This decision …
Bringing the Combat Sports Community Together
For decades, WKA has helped bring together fighters, promoters, officials, coaches, and nations under one global association. That sense of unity has …
The Founders of WKA
WKA was founded by Howard Hanson and Arnold Urquidez in 1976. Their goal was to create an organization that could govern both …
Official Statement from the Senior Team of WKA International
The Senior Team of WKA International formally rejects the claims made in the recently circulated statement regarding Dave Sawyer and WKA International. …
The Forgotten Dimension of Human Performance
Water: The Quiet Strength That Defines Life, Resilience, and LegacyWater is a symbol of the most underestimated power in nature—quiet strength. This …
Heart Attack Warning Signals
By Lord Dr Paul Martin (HonDSc), WKA World Vice PresidentWhat You Need to KnowHeart attacks rarely happen “out of the blue.” In …