WKF Australia Oceania Head Office

even developed its regulations on low kicks in the sport. It gave way to champions like Fred Royers, Ronnie Green and Rob Kaman. Later in 1991 when WKA was sold to Canadian Dale Floyd, the group saw a gradual disintegration in its activity of events. At the time when Paul Ingram (England) took control of the Association and established it’s new headquarters in the United Kingdom, some important members began to leave, although it was seen as the second most important professional Sanctioning association for Kickboxing internationally. On July 16th 1986, ISKA was formed as a result of the many legal problems PKA was facing. The International Sports Kickboxing Association was founded by 5 promoters and PKA executives who had united to form this new association. the Promoters were; Tony Thompson, John Worley, Karyn Turner, Mike Sawyer & Scott Coker. The associations glowing success attracted many of the remaining PKA members, who soon joined ISKA’s growing success. A major boost to the association’s success was the broadcasting of many of its championships on EPSN television network. In more recent years the association has been headed by Olivier Muller, who didn’t stay in power for long. ISKA was soon returned to the American promoters – headed by Mike Sawyer (USA). In August 2000 the WKF’s official website was launched, under the direction of its Founder Mr. Talal Takkoush. See the current WKF Official website www.wkfkickboxing.com. This gave a great boost to WKF as it meant that it became internationally recognized and it also gave instant news updates about the latest Kickboxing events taking place worldwide. The website is full of information about WKF, Rules and Ratings, plus all you would want to know about Kickboxing. WKF’s main aim was and always will be to enjoy the Sport of Kickboxing as an international sport, without discrimination over nationality, race or ethnic origin. The WKF committee strongly believed in and uphold an Equal Rights Policy with all its members and those who wish to participate in it. With such a policy we here, at WKF wish to create a friendly and welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy the sport of KICKBOXING. Now, Exenberger (Austria) will tell you that the (WKF) World Kickboxing Federation was founded in the USA in 1963, and in 2011 he became the C.E.O. World Director. But this is far from the “Truth”. The WKF was established in London, England in February 1987 by its founder Mr Talal Takkoush. He boasts a great deal of knowledge and experience in the sport of Kickboxing, is highly qualified having gained many certificates and awards from various awarding bodies. In March 1987 the High Committee of the WKF was formed as the very first structure to the Federation. It consisted of Mr Talal Takkoush (President in UK), Alan Smith (1st Vice President in UK), Ross Hug (2nd Vice President in Switzerland), Freddy Esker (General Secretary in Australia - Resigned), Mary Taylor (Executive Secretary), Mike Walker (Treasurer in USA), Pierre Dupont (Legal Counselor). In 2015, Mr Robert Wilesmith purchased the WKF World Head Office, the Trademark and Copyrights of the WKF. Unfortunately, after ISKA had seemed to disappear from the scene in Europe, Austria’s Exenberger, the subject of much gossip, tried to bring it back to life, but with very little success from what we seen. Shortly after, Exenberger was formally “Kicked Out” of the ISKA. Read this quick “Statement” from ISKA World Director Mr Paul Henessey in the UK:

ISKA Europe does not support Exenberger, or his “Make-Believe Federation” he tried to steal from WKF President Mr Talal Takkoush in the UK. In order to protect our sport’s fine athletes we need to respond to the ridiculous claims made by former ISKA member Exenberger, who has released media statements indicating that ISKA Europe supports him and his Events in Austria. Exenberger, who was dismissed from the ISKA in November 2010 for dishonesty, quite simply just makes this stuff up. He is a fake. Below is a letter from ISKA Director Mr Paul Henessey stating:
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ISKA Europe does not support any of Exenberger’s “unauthorized” WKF World Championships foremost because Exenberger has no legal right to use the name and logo of the WKF which was legally registered back in 2007 by its founder and President Mr Talal Takkoush, who subsequently defended his legal right to the WKF name and logo and won his case against Exenberger on 8th February 2012, was ordered to pay the legal costs (Which he NEVER did)! See the story and Court ruling here http://wkfkickboxing.com/News.htm. Mr Fritz Exenberger is well known for his “FAKE” pages and his “FAKE” WKF websites at: www.wkfworld.com. They are so obviously fake, we are really not sure who he’s trying to fool. It’s seems that Exenberger has become a Walter Mitty character believing in his own fantasy world. From: Mr Paul Hennessy (President ISKA Europe). THE “TRUTH” & HISTORY OF THE WKF (WORLD KICKBOXING FEDERATION LIMITED) IN AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA:
In April 2013, Mr Robert Wilesmith (Australia) was appointed WKF Australia President & Oceania Continental Director by Exenberger (Austria), and appointed as a Board Member of the Rules Committee with the WKF Internationally. At that time, allot of people in the WKF did “Not” know that Exenberger was “Not” the legitimate owner of the WKF. At the time of the appointment, Exenberger “Never” spoke about Mr Talal Takkoush in England being the “Real” WKF World President at the time. Exenberger claimed that it was “He” that was the WKF C.E.O. Mr Wilesmith “Believed” all the lies Exenberger told him, as he was very convincing. In November 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic at the WKF World Amateur Championships, Mr Wilesmith was nominated and sworn in as “WKF World Secretary General”. But Mr Wilesmith had his suspicions with allot of “Fake” and “Mistrusting” people that associated with Exenberger over the years, which became part of his family of “Fake People”. See Registered WKF:

Trade Mark Details
Trade Mark : 1747396
Word: WORLD KICKBOXING FEDERATION
Image: 2 KICKBOXERS,SILHOUETTE IN GLOBE,MERIDIANS
Lodgement Date: 20-JAN-2016
Registered From: 20-JAN-2016
Date of Acceptance: 03-APR-2016
Acceptance Advertised: 16-JUN-2016
Registration Advertised: 12-JAN-2017
Entered on Register: 10-JAN-2017
Renewal Due: 20-JAN-2026
Class/es: 25, 41
Status: Registered/Protected
Kind: n/a
Type of Mark: Composite
Owner/s: WKF - WORLD KICKBOXING FEDERATION LIMITED
ACN/ARBN: 601662122
Address: PO BOX 3290, MANDURAH EAST WA 6210 AUSTRALIA
Address for Service: Halfords IP
GPO Box 4212, SYDNEY NSW 2001. AUSTRALIA

RUMOURS OF “OWNERSHIP” OF WKF AUSTRALIA AND WKF OCEANIA CONTINENT IN DISPUTE. THERE IS NO DISPUTE:
The Boss of the WKF Worldwide and Australia is Mr Robert Wilesmith. He is the owner of the registered company “WORLD KICKBOXING FEDERATION LIMITED”, along with the “Trademark”, the “Copyrights” of the name. This includes:
Class 25: Clothing, including shorts, shirts, skirts, dresses, T-shirts, singlets, windcheaters, jumpers, jackets, swimwear, rash vests, running shorts, board shorts, sleepwear, underwear, swimwear and sportswear; belts (for wear); gloves; clothing accessories in this class; headgear, including hats, caps, beanies and sun visors; footwear, including, shoes, running shoes, walking shoes, cross-trainer shoes, sandals, boots and booties; socks and hosiery
Class 41: Sporting and entertainment services including the organisation, management and/or conduct of live performances, sporting events and entertainment events; organisation and management of competitions, contests and events, including such competitions, contests and events conducted over the radio, television or the Internet; education and training services, including such services relating to sports, boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, exercise and fitness; exercise and fitness services, including conducting exercise and fitness classes and workshops; provision of information services relating to sports, boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, exercise and fitness; personal training and coaching services; fitness training and coaching services; sports training and coaching services; personal development training and coaching services; production and presentation of programs for radio, television, the Internet or for distribution on pre-recorded media such as CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs, videos, audio tapes or memory cards, including such programs relating to sports, boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, exercise and fitness; provision of diet, weight loss, nutritional and exercise instruction, and exercise guidance; publication and publishing services, including the publishing of magazines, newsletters, journals, books, recipes, manuals, diaries, calendars, charts, albums, photographs, posters and stickers; online publication services including the publication of electronic magazines, newsletters, journals, books, recipes, manuals, diaries, calendars, charts, photographs and screensavers, in both downloadable and non-downloadable form; advisory, consultancy and information services in relation to the aforementioned services, including such services provided over the Internet.