Kickboxing Weight Classes: All You Need to Know!

The modern kickboxing was developed in Japan in 1960. It combines different martial arts and has several weight classes.

However, there are no standard weight limits for kickboxing, as each organization has its standards. Continue reading to learn more!

Different Kickboxing Weight Classes

Kickboxing is a thrilling combat sport with millions of fans worldwide thanks to its exciting bouts.

Kickboxers are divided into various weight classes to ensure fair competition.

Yet, those weight divisions vary between organizations (WAKO, WKA, IKF, Glory, K-1, ONE Championship).

The various weight classes in kickboxing are listed below by organization.

WAKO Kickboxing Male Weight Classes

• WAKO Kickboxing Male Weight Classes

Male kickboxers compete in the following weight classes at the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) events.

• WAKO Kickboxing Female Weight Classes

Female kickboxers compete in the following weight classes at the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) events.

AJKF Kickboxing Weight Classes

The following are the different AJKF (All Japan Kickboxing Federation) weight classes that differ from those used by the WAKO organization.

Enfusion Kickboxing Weight Classes

Kickboxers competing under Enfusion are divided into several weight classes, as mentioned below.

Glory Kickboxing Weight Classes

As mentioned below, Glory uses many kickboxing weight divisions in different events.

IKF Kickboxing Weight Classes

The different International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) divides kickboxers into several weight classes, as mentioned below.

• Male IKF Weight Classes

• Female IKF Weight Classes

ISKA Kickboxing Weight Classes

Kickboxing fighters compete in the following weight categories under the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA).

• Male ISKA Kickboxing Weight Classes

• Female ISKA Kickboxing Weight Classes

K-1 Kickboxing Weight Classes

K-1 Kickboxing entity utilizes the following weight classes to classify its contestants in competitions.

K-1 JAPAN Kickboxing Weight Classes

K-1 Japan Group utilizes the following weight classes:

ONE Championship Kickboxing Weight Classes

The ONE Championship utilizes the following weight classes:

WKA Kickboxing Weight Classes

The World Kickboxing Association (WKA) utilizes the following weight classes for amateur and professional competitions.

• Male WKA Kickboxing Weight Classes

• Female WKA Kickboxing Weight Classes

WKN Kickboxing Weight Classes

The World Kickboxing Network (WKN) utilizes the following weight classes.

Conclusion

Kickboxing is a martial arts and combat sport that involves striking techniques. It is practiced worldwide for fitness, self-defense, and competition.

Kickboxers compete in different weight classes to ensure fair competition and avoid serious injuries.

However, kickboxing has no standard weight class as different organizations have their standards for weight limits, creating ambiguity in the sport.

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