Wkuworld World Kickboxing and Karate Union

The World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU) is an international combat sports association that has been organizing world championships, professional galas, and national competitions worldwide. The organization's goal is to provide a professional environment for competitors in kickboxing, karate, and other combat sports.

Although there is no separate official organization called "WKU Hungary" operating in Hungary, Hungarian clubs and competitors regularly take part in WKU international events, including world championships and cup competitions. Participation of Hungarian teams in WKU world championships

Based on reliable domestic reports, Hungarian competitors are actively present at WKU World Championships events. For example, the Feja Sport team represented Hungary at the WKU World Championships in 2024 and 2025, achieving podium finishes in several categories. The consistent international performance of Hungarian competitors shows that WKU is also very popular among athletes in our country, especially in the field of ring and tatami fighting. WKU activities – main features

WKU is active worldwide in the following areas:

• World championships and continental competitions
• Professional combat sports galas (fight nights)
• National qualifying competitions
• Further training for coaches, referees and club managers
• Operation of a world-class qualification and database system
  
  

Hungarian clubs join these international qualifications and competitions, which ensures a high level of professional development for them. The significance of the WKU for Hungary

• It provides an opportunity for international competition for domestic kickboxing and karate athletes.
• Hungarian clubs can join a high-quality, world-class competition system.
• It supports the development of athletes in professional and amateur combat sports.
• Hungarian teams have already proven themselves on several occasions with podium finishes at WKU world championships. 

The WKU is a long-established, recognized international combat sports organization, with which Hungary has close ties through its competitors and clubs. Although there is no separate Hungarian WKU association, domestic athletes regularly and successfully represent the country at WKU world championships, thereby strengthening Hungary's position in the international combat sports community.