OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM WAKO 20th July 2021 IOC Session accepted WAKO application for Full Recognition Today 20th July, The IOC session in Tokyo, Japan, accepted the sport of Kickboxing with full recognition under the auspices of the World Governing Body, WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) at the duly convened IOC session. Then a long journey finally came to an end. Since 30th November 2018, WAKO has been provisionally recognized and WAKO has since then worked diligently, strategically and targeted. All this resulted in that the IOC Executive Board on 10th of J ..read more

Irish Tae Kwando Association and Kickboxing Ireland are delighted to announce an upcoming seminar and collaboration event, in regard to successfully applying for a sports Capital Grand and or Sports Equipment Grant under the recently announce funding scheme, open to National Governing bodies of sport and their respective clubs/associations. This specialist webinar hosted by a specialist advisory company of grant applications, is FREE and is open to Kickboxing Ireland and ITA member Clubs and Instructors ONLY About this Event Sports Capital Grants • Thursday 14th January 2021 • 7pm-8.30pm • Zo ..read more

**NOTICE OF KBI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING** SUNDAY 17th JANUARY 2021 @10am This year due to the covid restrictions, the ongoing and ever-changing guidelines, we will be hosting the AGM on the Zoom platform. The attendance of Kickboxing Ireland members at this meeting is critical as it will shape and define our sport for the following year and beyond. All motions and nominations must be received by the secretary (secretary@kickboxingireland.ie) 14 days in advance of the AGM, by 3rd January 2021. If attending, we kindly ask you to register on the event bright platform via the link below as soon as ..read more

“Today, has seen a major milestone for the sport of Kickboxing on the Island of Ireland, I am delighted to inform all our members KBI is now a member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland. It reminds me of one of my favourite quotes: ‘A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.’ Today we have successfully taken a major step in that journey, for our athletes, coaches and referees. I would like to thank the Executive board for their continued work and engagement and all the clubs and coaches for continuing to remain positive about the future of our sport and driving to better th ..read more

Kickboxing Ireland recently caught up with Damian ‘The Kid’ Darker during his preparations for his upcoming WAKO-PRO K1 INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE fight which will be held in Dubai under the K1 Combat promotion banner on the 20th November 2020. This is the biggest challenge to date for the 28 year old Irish multi K1 champion. Damian is no stranger to the world stage though as he has already headlined numerous k1 title fights in various world bodies and associations. The WAKO-PRO K1 INTERCONTINENTAL showdown with the home favorite Ilyas ‘Tiger’ Habibali is for sure the biggest ..read more

KICKBOXING IRELAND 2019 AWARDS Youngest/Younger cadet forms/weapons girls LEAH KIERNAN – SKMAA Youngest/Younger cadet boys forms/weapons JAKE CARROLL – SKMAA CHF – PF ZOE HICKS – ION CHM – PF SAM O’TOOLE – TMA ARANAS ORLOVAS – BMA Younger Cadet Girls Points LUCY CONLON OATES – LEO Younger Cadet Boys Points KYLE MOORE – KFMA Older Cadet Girls Points SARAH CASSIDY – TMA Coaches Choice – Athlete with Distinction NATHAN CLARKE – TMA Older Cadet Girls Forms/Weapons HEIDI MCLOUGHLIN – SKMAA Older Cadet Boys Forms/Weapons BILLY MCLAWRENCE – RANK 1 Junior Boys Forms/Weapons MAX MILLAR ..read more

Dear Member, Please see below the executive members for Kickboxing Ireland as elected by you, the membership on the 11th January 2020 in the Lucan Spa Hotel, Lucan Co. Dublin. PRESIDENT Roy Baker Vice President Martin Bannon Secretary Martin McMahon Treasurer Eanna Hughes Team Manager Damien Gormley Director of Coaching Jon Mackey National Coach for Light Contact Des Leonard National Coach for Point Fighting David Heffernan National Coach for Ring Sport Joe Hagan National Coach for Forms & Weapons Eamon Lawlor Membership Officer 1 Michelle Adebisi Membership Officer 2 Aine C ..read more

The first official KBI affiliated tournament of the new season, the New Year’s Open is promising to be one of the biggest national tournament to date. The NYO, hosted by the Tallaght Martial Arts association is growing yearly. For the past few years, the event is now held in the Citywest Hotel where it can comfortably hold the ever increasing participants and spectators that are attracted to the annual tournament of the season that is now the norm as the tournament to enter to kick off the fighting season. For further information about the New Year’s Open please contact the organisers: Dave ..read more

Dear Coach/Member, Please see below listing of nominees for the upcoming KBI Awards Night on Saturday 11th January @ Lucan Spa Hotel! Kickboxing Ireland awards night for junior and senior athletes that outshone through out the 2019 kickboxing season nationally and internationally. Tickets €35 (pre-order only, limited numbers) This event is open to “ALL KBI MEMBERS” and friends to attend with three course dinner and music afterwards! PLEASE BE SURE TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT, IT PROMISES TO BE A GREAT NIGHT FOR ALL. The Annual KBI Awards and Social Night will be held on January 11 th. 2020 in th ..read more

Dear Coach/Member, Notification of A.G.M. (Compiled by Roy Baker) I would like to inform you of the upcoming KBI Annual General Meeting which is being held on Saturday 11thJanuary at 12 noon, in Lucan Spa Hotel, Co Dublin. As per Article 9 of the KBI Constitution, the following is the agenda. Agenda: The following business shall be transacted at the Annual General Meeting: a. Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting b. Annual Report Submitted by president c. Annual Report submitted by the Hon Secretary d. Financial Statement submitted by the Hon Treasurer e. Appointments of Auditors f ..read more