Event Information

Dates & Locations

Check-In: 8:30am-9:30am @ Short Pump Middle School | 4701 Pouncy Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA

Competition Dates: July 11th-July 12th, 2026 at Short Pump Middle School

Coaches Meeting:

  • Virtual Meeting: Friday, July 10th, 8:30pm
  • In-Person Meeting: Short re-cap meeting at 9:30am at event venue

Weigh-Ins: Youth and Adult Weigh-Ins will be conducted on the day of the competition

  • Youth: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
  • Adult Boxing: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
  • Adult MMA: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
  • Adult Muay Thai: Sunday, July 12th, 2026
  • Adult Kickboxing: Sunday, July 12th, 2026

Event Venue

Short Pump Middle School | 4701 Pouncy Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA

2026 Rule Sets, Age Groups, and Eligibility

Age Groups:

  • Youth Competitor: You are considered a youth competitor if you are under the age of 18 at the time of the competition.
  • Adult Competitor: You are considered an adult competitor if you are 18 years or older at the time of the competition.
    • If you are 35 years and up, a comprehensive physical is required.
  • Age Group Breakouts:
    • Youth
    • Adult – 18+

Divisions:

  • Adult:
    • K1 – Light
    • Muay Thai – Light
    • MMA – Light
    • Boxing – Light
  • Youth
    • K1 – Light
    • Muay Thai – Light
    • MMA – Light
    • Boxing – Light

Weight Classes

Youth Weight Classes

Male

  • 6–7 Years
    • Under 22kg
    • 22.1kg–25kg
    • 25.1kg–30kg
    • 30.1kg–35kg
    • 35.1kg+
  • 8–9 Years
    • Under 22kg
    • 22.1kg–25kg
    • 25.1kg–30kg
    • 30.1kg–35kg
    • +35.1kg+
  • 10–11 Years
    • Under 25kg
    • 25.1kg–30kg
    • 30.1kg–35kg
    • 35.1kg–40kg
    • 40.1kg–45kg
    • +45.1kg+
  • 12–13 Years
    • Under 35kg
    • 35.1kg–40kg
    • 40.1kg–45kg
    • 45.1kg–50kg
    • 50.1kg–55kg
    • 55.1kg–60kg
    • +60.1kg+
  • 14–15 Years
    • Under 50kg
    • 50.1kg–55kg
    • 55.1kg–60kg
    • 60.1kg–65kg
    • 65.1kg–70kg
    • 70.1kg–75kg
    • 75.1kg–80kg
    • +80.1kg+
  • 16–17 Years
    • Under 50kg
    • 50.1kg–55kg
    • 55.1kg–60kg
    • 60.1kg–65kg
    • 65.1kg–70kg
    • 70.1kg–75kg
    • 75.1kg–80kg
    • 80.1kg+

Female

  • 6–7 Years
    • Under 22kg
    • 22.1kg–25kg
    • 25.1kg–30kg
    • 30.1kg+
  • 8–9 Years
    • Under 22kg
    • 22.1kg–25kg
    • 25.1kg–30kg
    • 30.1kg–35kg
  • 10–11 Years
    • Under 25kg
    • 25.1kg–30kg
    • 30.1kg–35kg
    • 35.1kg–40kg
    • 40.1kg–45kg
    • +45.1kg+
  • 12–13 Years
    • Under 35kg
    • 35.1kg–40kg
    • 40.1kg–45kg
    • 45.1kg–50kg
    • 50.1kg–55kg
    • 55.1kg+
  • 14–15 Years
    • Under 50kg
    • 50.1kg–55kg
    • 55.1kg–60kg
    • 60.1kg–65kg
    • 65.1kg+
  • 16–17 Years
    • Under 50kg
    • 50.1kg–55kg
    • 55.1kg–60kg
    • 60.1kg–65kg
    • 65.1kg+

Adult Weight Classes

Male

  • Adult – 18+
    • Under 55kg
    • 55kg-60kg
    • 60.1kg-65kg
    • 65.1kg-70kg
    • 70.1kg-75kg
    • 75.1kg-80kg
    • 80.1kg-85kg
    • 85.1kg-90kg
    • 90.1kg-95kg
    • Over 95.1kg
  • Adult – 35+
    • Under 55kg
    • 55kg-60kg
    • 60.1kg-65kg
    • 65.1kg-70kg
    • 70.1kg-75kg
    • 75.1kg-80kg
    • 80.1kg-85kg
    • 85.1kg-90kg
    • 90.1kg-95kg
    • Over 95.1kg

Female

  • Adult – 18+
    • Under 50kg
    • 50.1kg-55kg
    • 55.1kg-60kg
    • 60.1kg-65kg
    • 65.1kg-70kg
    • 70.1kg-75kg
    • 75.1kg+
  • Adult – 35+
    • Under 50kg
    • 50.1kg-55kg
    • 55.1kg-60kg
    • 60.1kg-65kg
    • 65.1kg-70kg
    • 70.1kg-75kg
    • 75.1kg+

Registration Info & Needed Documents

Coaching Requirements:

  • Cornerman’s License: Anyone working corners must have their own WKA Corner License.
    • This can be purchased here.

Fighter Requirements:

  • Youth
    • Youth Waiver
      • Must be signed by a parent/legal guardian
    • Active WKA USA Fighter License
      • Check to see if you have an active Fighter License here.
      • Sign-Up for your WKA USA License here.
  • Adult – 18+
    • Active WKA USA Fighter License
      • Check to see if you have an active Fighter License here.
      • Sign-Up for your WKA USA License here.
  • Adult – 35+
    • Active WKA USA Fighter License
      • Check to see if you have an active Fighter License here.
      • Sign-Up for your WKA USA License here.

Fees

From: March 23rd
To: April 30th, 2026

First Category:

$57

Additional Category:

$15

From: May 1st
To: June 2nd, 2026

First Category:

$76

Additional Category:

$20

From: June 3rd
To: July 5th, 2026

First Category:

$95

Additional Category:

$25


Event Procedures

Important check-in and weigh-in information, gear guidelines, and WKA US Nationals Rules

Please contact us with any needed information.