WELCOME
TO THE WORLD KICKBOXING AND KARATE UNION
(GCO / WKUWORLD)

The GCO / WKUWORLD is the leading martial arts association in the world, succeeding an organization which was originally founded in the 1970s. We have the experience and a shared passion for combat sports for over 25 years to ensure athletes will find the right environment and professional conditions to perform great moments of combat sports. We look forward to continuously creating new milestones in history.

Over the years GCO / WKUWORLD has created fantastic events and started to promote and support Martial Art Clubs and athletes all over the world with grading systems, a worldwide database and management know how. The World Championships, our national tournaments and worldwide Professionals Fight Nights are our most important goals in Martial Arts.

With over 90 member countries, our membership structure covers all age groups from children under twelve to seniors over the age of 55 – both amateur and professional.

Kind regards,

Klaus Nonnemacher
President GCO/WKUWORLD