Club membership

Why join Kickboxing GB?

Support for your club. Development for your people. A pathway to the world stage.

Kickboxing GB membership brings together access to WAKO-sanctioned competition, insurance, safeguarding support and recognised development pathways for athletes, coaches and referees.

As the national governing body recognised by Sport England, sportscotland and Sport Wales, and Great Britain's national federation within WAKO, we connect grassroots kickboxing with international opportunity.

Membership offers

• WAKO-sanctioned competition: Access to domestic and international events, with a pathway towards selection to represent Great Britain at WAKO European and World Championships.
• Insurance: Cover through our membership and licensing arrangements, helping clubs, coaches and athletes participate with appropriate protection, subject to policy terms.
• Safeguarding and welfare support: Practical guidance, policies and support to help clubs create safe, welcoming environments for children, young people and adults.
• Athlete development: A structured pathway through competition, squad training and elite development, supporting athletes as they progress towards international representation.
• Coach and referee development: Education, assessment and progression opportunities, preparing coaches and officials for roles at domestic and international events.

Through WAKO, the IOC-recognised international federation for kickboxing, eligible athletes can work towards qualification and selection for major multisport competitions, including The World Games and European Games.

Whether you want to strengthen your club, develop your coaching, progress as a referee or help an athlete represent Great Britain, Kickboxing GB provides support and opportunities to move forward.

What's involved?

Joining Kickboxing GB means sharing a commitment to safe practice, fair competition and responsible club leadership.

Member clubs must meet our membership requirements and adopt our policies and codes of conduct, including safeguarding, welfare and anti-doping responsibilities. These standards help protect participants and build confidence in our sport.

Membership and event registration are managed through RSportz and Sportdata, as applicable. Competition entry and progression are subject to the relevant eligibility, qualification and selection requirements.

Join Kickboxing GB and help shape a safer, stronger future for our sport.

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Community

By joining Kickboxing GB, members become part of a vibrant community dedicated to promoting the sport and fostering growth and development. The membership benefits extend beyond the sport itself, offering networking opportunities, access to expert coaching and resources, and the chance to form lasting friendships with fellow kickboxing enthusiasts. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, dedicated coach, or passionate supporter, Kickboxing GB membership is your gateway to an exciting and fulfilling kickboxing journey.

Onboarding Process

Kickboxing GB is the National Governing Body for Kickboxing within the UK. Recognised by UK Sport and the home nations sports councils, our role is to govern and administer kickboxing on a national basis so as to develop the sport whilst regulating its environment to ensure safe practises are followed, thereby safeguarding the welfare of its members across the country.

For clubs to run safely Kickboxing GB has implemented an approval process which all new prospective members must go through in order to gain recognition and insurance. This process is part of Kickboxing GB’s commitment to ensuring our clubs and coaches reach and maintain good standards when it comes to safeguarding and safe practice.

Once you have registered your club, Kickboxing GB head office will contact you to take you through this approval process.