WAKO Europe Kickboxing

Welcome to the 40th International Kickboxing Tournament Slovenia Open, 24th of October 2026!
Sport hall in Zagorje ob Savi, SLOVENIA, Cesta 9. avgusta 44. Registrations are now open on Sportdata and closes on 22nd October 2026 (24:00).

Safe Sport Day is a day to celebrate safeguarding for all, amplify marginalized voices, and show a visible commitment to making sport safe, inclusive and accountable.

Building on the success of our Safe Combat Safe Combat project, we are inviting our member organisations and combat clubs across Europe to get involved in the club certification process.

It’s not only about liking this message.
It’s about reviewing safeguarding practices in your club, taking part in the online course, and making the decision to certify your club as a Safe Combat labeled club.

Every action helps make safer sport more visible. Every club that commits to safeguarding helps create a stronger culture of care, respect and responsibility.

Because sport belongs to everyone.
And everyone deserves to feel safe in it.

28 kickboxing clubs across Europe have already earned their SAFE COMBAT label! 🛡️
Safe Combat

The SAFE COMBAT label is a mark of quality, trust and commitment.

It shows that these clubs are taking responsibility for the safeguarding and well-being of their athletes and are committed to preventing abuse, harassment and other wrongdoing in sport.

👏 Congratulations to all 28 clubs leading the way!

Are you a combat sports club and want to get certified?
Visit safecombat.eu and follow the certification process.

Make your club safer. Protect your athletes. Be SAFE COMBAT.



EUROPEAN JUDO UNION SEA KFM Makedonija

Yesterday we received heartbreaking news that a longtime coach Wojciech Kierstein, from Poland, has passed away due to complications following surgery.
Wojciech was one of the founders of Poland’s strong full-contact national team and dedicated many years to coaching and developing the sport.
We will always remember him as a kind, friendly, and warm-hearted person who was always ready, with a smile.

You will be deeply missed, Wojciech.

Rest in peace. 🕊️

An unforgettable event?
A well prepared kickboxing venue is half the job done.


Wako Mediterranean

EUSA combat Kickboxing 🥊 WhatsApp group

Kickboxing participants, join the conversation! Get updates through the official EUC Combat Sports Tirana 2026 WhatsApp group.

📲 Scan the QR code to join! Also check the official informations on the website.

Certification of the clubs has begun! 👏🏼

We’re proud to see BMA Southside kickboxing club from Dublin, Ireland, to be one of the first European combat clubs already earning its Safe Combat Certification! 👏

Congratulations on taking part in this important project!
A safer sport starts with committed clubs.

BMA Southside Achieves SAFE COMBAT Certification 🛡️💙

We’re proud to announce that BMA Southside has officially been recognised as a SAFE COMBAT Certified Club.

This European certification recognises clubs that meet high standards in safeguarding, athlete welfare, coaching practices, and creating a safe, positive environment for all members. The SAFE COMBAT initiative is an Erasmus+ Sport project designed to help combat sports clubs across Europe provide the highest level of protection and wellbeing for their athletes.

A huge well done to our coaching team for their commitment to maintaining the highest standards, ensuring every student can train in a safe, welcoming and professional environment.

Dear kickboxing club,

We are pleased to invite you to apply for the SAFE COMBAT Label, a European certification recognizing combat sports and martial arts clubs that are committed to safeguarding, participant well-being, and creating safe, inclusive, and participant-centred sport environments.

To learn more about the SAFE COMBAT Label and submit your application, please visit: www.safecombat.eu where you first check Safe combat club certification sector, and after that go to online course.

Safe Combat – Strong in Spirit, Safe in Practice Mapping existing safeguarding practices in combat sports and martial arts through literature reviews, best practice analysis, and focus groups in four countries.