The WAKO World Championships 2009 for Semi Contact (SC), Full Contact (FC), Musical Forms (MF) and Aero Kickboxing (Aero) were held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, from November 24 to November 29, 2009, under the organization of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO).

Disciplines

Semi Contact (SC) A point-based fighting system where speed, timing, and controlled techniques are emphasized. Matches are frequently stopped and restarted after scoring exchanges.

Full Contact (FC) A traditional combat discipline where athletes fight continuously using punches and kicks with full power, aiming to win by points or knockout.

Musical Forms (MF) A non-combat discipline where athletes perform choreographed martial arts routines, either with or without weapons, judged on technique, creativity, and presentation.

Aero Kickboxing (Aero) A fitness-based competitive discipline combining martial arts movements with music, focusing on rhythm, endurance, and synchronization.

Semi Contact

Men -57 kg-63 kg-69 kg-74 kg-79 kg-84 kg-89 kg-94 kg+94 kgTeam

Women -50 kg-55 kg-60 kg-65 kg-70 kg+70 kg

Full Contact

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

Musical Forms

Musical Forms (Hard Style Women) Hard Style

Semi Contact Veteran

Veteran Men -63 kg-69 kg-74 kg-79 kg-84 kg-89 kg-94 kg+94 kg

Veteran Women +70 kg

References

External links

WAKO World Association of Kickboxing Organizations Official Site