WAKO is the largest unified Kickboxing organisation in the World. Today WAKO counts on 130 affiliated nations in the 5 continents, which are officially recognized by either National Olympic Committee or relevant National Government Sports Authority.
In 2006, it became recognised as the World Governing body for Kickboxing by GAISF and IOC. Please see www.gaisf.sport for details.
In 2022, WAKO GB became recognised by Sport England, Sportscotland and Sport Wales as the National Governing Body for Kickboxing in England, Scotland and Wales.