WKA US NATIONALS

Welcome to WKA US Nationals! Our 50th anniversary year brings events that are better than ever where fighters get to showcase their skills, demonstrate their growth, and see what they’re made of.

Registration opens March 23rd, 2026

July 11th, 2026
Richmond, VA

August 13th-16th, 2026
Bel Air, MD

Light Contact Nationals Rule Sets:

K-1 Light | Muay Thai-Light | MMA-Light | Boxing-Light


Full Contact Nationals Rule Sets:

Unified Rules Kickboxing | Muay Thai | MMA | Boxing

Welcome to the WKA U.S. Nationals Tournament, a milestone event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the World Kickboxing Association. This is where the nation’s most dedicated athletes step forward to prove their skill in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and Boxing. Every competitor who enters the ring represents countless hours of disciplined training, preparation, and growth—often built through developmental platforms like the WKA Scrimmage League and other educational events designed to sharpen both fighters and coaches.

Nationals is where that work is tested under the brightest lights.

Victory here means more than a title.

Winners of the WKA U.S. National Championships earn the opportunity to represent Team USA on the international stage. And in a historic moment, the 50th Anniversary WKA World Championships will be hosted in the United States, bringing the world’s best athletes to compete on American soil for the first time in several years.

This is the proving ground, where champions rise, teams are forged, and the next generation of international competitors begins its journey.