2025 WKU World Championships

The Following are the key event details;

• Location: Trier, Germany - SWT Arena Trier
• Dates: October 26 - November 1, 2025 - See detailed event schedule below
• Expected Attendance: ~2000 competitor starts across various martial arts disciplines from up to 70 countries
• Offered Disciplines: Pointfighting, Light Contact, Kick-Light, Karate Kumite, Forms, Full Contact Kickboxing, K1-Style Kickboxing 
• Competition Fees: €80 per division for pre-registration, €160 per division for late registration (cash only)
• Special Events:
  • Fight Night
  • Medal Ceremonies
  • Halloween Party

Event Schedule

Due to the nature of this event, competitors will need to determine their commitments early on. 

Assuming qualifications and desire to attend the 2025 WKU World Championships in Trier, find a table below outlining the deadlines and requirements to attend as a team Canada competitor. 

To compete and be admitted at the 2025 WKU World Championships as a member of team Canada, all competitors must adhere to the following:

• Competitors must have a valid WKU/GCO Membership ($110 per year), including a WKU Passport, Badge, and Stamp.
• All competitors must book their hotel through WKU/GCO to be eligible to compete.
• Competitors who do not book through official WKU accommodations will not be allowed to compete.
• Competition fees must be paid in cash on-site at the event (€80 per division for pre-registration, €160 per division for late registration). Late registration applies where the pre registration information provided by the competitor does not match the intended division e.g. Weight discrepancy.
• Competitors under 18 must have parental consent to participate. Use the link below
• Competitors must be present for check-in and weigh-ins as required by WKU.
• All competitors must follow WKU competition rules and wear the required gear for their discipline.

Failure to meet any of these requirements may result in disqualification or dismissal from your position on team Canada.