The WAKO World Championships 2009 was one of the major international kickboxing events organized by the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO). The competition was held in Villach, Austria, from October 19 to October 25, 2009. It featured several kickboxing disciplines, including Light Contact, Low Kick and K-1 Rules.
Disciplines
Light Contact A technical fighting style where competitors score points through controlled and fast strikes, focusing on speed, precision, and technique rather than heavy impact.
Low Kick A full-contact style that allows kicks to the legs (thighs) in addition to body and head strikes, emphasizing power, strategy, and endurance.
K-1 Rules A more intense and popular format that includes punches, kicks, and knee strikes, allowing continuous action and limited clinching, widely used in professional kickboxing.
Light Contact
Men -57 kg-63 kg-69 kg-74 kg-79 kg-84 kg-89 kg-94 kg+94 kg
Women -50 kg-55 kg-60 kg-65 kg-70 kg+70 kg
Light Contact Veterans -63 kg-69 kg-74 kg-79 kg-84 kg-89 kg-94 kg+94 kg
Low Kick
Men -51 kg-54 kg-57 kg-60 kg-63.5 kg-67 kg-71 kg-75 kg-81 kg-86 kg-91 kg+91 kg
Women -48 kg-52 kg-56 kg-60 kg-65 kg-70 kg+70 kg
K1 Rules
Men -51 kg-54 kg-57 kg-60 kg-63.5 kg-67 kg-71 kg-75 kg-81 kg-86 kg-91 kg+91 kg
Women -48 kg-52 kg-56 kg-60 kg-65 kg-70 kg
References
External links
WAKO World Association of Kickboxing Organizations Official Site