Who is World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO)?
World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO) was started in Europe in 1976 by Georg Bruckner — from Berlin — considered a revolutionary in the world of martial arts, who closed the gap between traditional karate and full-contact karate.
Since 1984, WAKO has been led by Italy's Ennio Falsoni , a former WUKO (World Union of Karate-Do Organizations) world karate championship runner-up (1972), who had a more "open" mind and fewer preconceptions, making WAKO the most highly recognised amateur federation in Kickboxing.
Over the past 29 years, WAKO added new styles to the original two styles of Karate – semi- and full-contact, while at the same time refining its rules and regulations.
Today, WAKO counts 5 MILLION practitioners as members, and no less than 8,000 clubs across the globe, and authorises over 1,000 events a year.
Officially recognised by Sportaccord (the former GAISF — General Association of International Sports Federations) and the OCA (Olympic Council of Asia), and a member of WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), WAKO is the sole governing body for Kickboxing sport in the world.
Active Red is honoured to be appointed WAKO Kickboxing Singapore Representative since January 2011.
As WAKO Kickboxing’s Singapore Representative, our aim is to introduce and promote:
1. Non-combative Kickboxing Fitness workouts as a safe, effective weight loss and fitness programme for almost anyone — and one that will help you achieve your fitness goals in the shortest time possible.
2. Kickboxing Sports in:
- Tatami Sports as a new sport in schools - competitions which are similar in nature to the ones organised in Taekwondo and Karate.
- Ring Sports for those who seek physical challenges and push their fitness limits – in the likes of boxing or Muay Thai competitions. We also run internationally-accredited WAKO Kickboxing Fitness Trainer courses in Singapore.
For information about WAKO Kickboxing, contact WAKO Kickboxing’s sole Singapore Representative at:
Name: Jason Lim
Email: wako@activered.sg
Phone: 90921358
website: www.activered.sg
About WAKO Kickboxing
KICKBOXING is an umbrella name under which WAKO has created different fighting styles: Semi-contact, Light-contact, Kick-Light, Full-contact, K1-Rules, Low-kick, Musical Forms, which can satisfy all necessities of its large number of enthusiast practitioners.
Since many of the disciplines are very popular among the young ones, WAKO have produced a program introducing it to Cadets and Juniors.
We have also developed Aero-Kick as a fitness discipline to enjoy our techniques, and in many countries it is developing rapidly in fitness centers.
In Singapore, Active Red, the appointed representative, developed Active Kickboxing Fitness
Our fighting styles are divided in RING SPORTS and TATAMI SPORTS.
Ring sports (Men & Women) Tatami sports (Men & Women)
• Full-contact • Semi-contact
• Low-kick • Light-contact
• K1- Rules • Musical Forms
• Kick-Light
Our classes are done primarily for general fitness — the "fight" element has been removed from all Active Kickboxing programmes.
Active Kickboxing classes are taught by highly-qualified and experienced instructors. Everyone can join our classes — NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.
Our classes are done in pairs. If you don't have a partner, our instructors will make the necessary arrangements for you to be partnered with someone.
It's a great way to meet new people... While working on your fitness goals!
Social Responsibility
WAKO supports D.A.R.E. AMERICA
D.A.R.E. – a United States based charity dedicated to providing kids the skills needed to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.
Over 60,000 DARE police officers have been trained in the U.S. with an equal number of officers in 54 nations around the world.
WAKO has agreed to make a donation to DARE of 1 $ for every WAKO labeled product sold all over the world. Because we care.
People Power
People are our greatest asset. We encourage you to try some of our classes — and that of other schools' — before you make your decision to be a WAKO Accredited Active Kickboxing Fitness Trainer.
Contact us to register for the next WAKO Accredited Active Kickboxing Fitness Trainer Course or simply to find out more.
Join WAKO Kickboxing
Invitations are now open to like-minded individuals who share our vision and values — to help our clients experience the WAKO/Active Red difference.
Contact us if you have experience in general fitness training, Boot Camps, Matwork Pilates, Personal Training and Suspension Gym Training.
And if you have a passion for fitness and Kickboxing and wish to embark on a career in this field, we'd love to hear from you, too.
We also invite and welcome existing practitioners of the art of Kickboxing to help us develope the growth od Kickboxing in Singapore.
Certification in Kickboxing Fitness
Clients feel secure and safe in the hands of an internationally-accredited Kickboxing Trainer. WAKO is an international organisation providing such a certification. Kickboxing training in itself is an arduous journey with no shortcuts — ask the pros! On top of our comprehensive course, which lasts 6 to 12 months, regular ongoing training sessions are important to maintain a high level of knowledge and instruction.
For individuals with a passion for Kickboxing and fitness, having an internationally-accredited certification ensures your recognition as a properly-trained and qualified Kickboxing Fitness Trainer — an assurance your clients will greatly appreciate.
Benefits of Certification
Having integrated Kickboxing techniques and fitness concepts, Active Kickboxing Fitness has become a highly scientific exercise system — a key component in any fitness training system.
The aim of this certification is to help apprentices build a complete knowledge of Kickboxing movements and exercises — providing a stepping stone to a career in fitness and sports.
For experienced fitness professionals, an internationally-recognised certification will give you that extra advantage to get ahead.
