As the USA governing body for all disciplines under the jurisdiction of the World Association of Kickboxing
Organizations, KICK International’s mission is to promote the growth of competitive combative sports in
America and to provide the best possible experience for all participants.

The individual registration fee is $30 annually. The registration fee is for all participants including
coaches, athletes, referees, judges, trainers, and promoters regardless of age, gender, or level of
experience, number of events participated in, etc. In other words, there are no added charges as
members to move through the program. However, members receive different benefits at different levels.
For example, the benefits a participant received this year will change as he or she progress year to year.

Kick International membership benefits include:

1. Sign up to receive free related products to test, after which they are yours to keep! Athletes are randomly selected at events they participate in or by recommendation of registered trainers.
2. With your membership you are automatically Registered to win an 8 Gig IPOD awarded randomly by computer after each 100 members sign up.
3. Every Month we feature great products that you could win simply by clicking! Log on to the Kiamasports Website and click on Click $ Win.
4. Registration of competitors, coaches, officials, teams, gyms
5. Access to our skill development Program for novice thru advanced!
6. Opportunity to compete in district and National Championships
7. Opportunity to be selected for regional and national Athlete development camps, events, and Select Teams and represent the USA on Kick International’s Team USA Development Program
8. An Extensive program for high –Level athletes to develop their skills in preparation for a professional career.
9. Girl’s and Adult Women’s Programs growing rapidly for openings on International competition teams.
10. Access to Adult classic Tournaments held in various locations around the country
11. A Coaching education Program to provide instructional training, clinics, and certification standardization
12. Age specific Practice advancement Manuals
13. Numerous educational resources materials for competitors, coaches, and referees
14. USA and International publications of official rules consistant for all participants
15. Official Program providing instructional training, clinics and certification for all referees and Officials who wish to become recognized domestically or internationally.
16. Protections associated with mandated background screening for all adults who have access to youth participants.
17. On Line registration access to registered officials for all participating members along with event management tools for local and regional use throughout the year to create multiple reports, mailings, and score sheets and medical registrations and claim forms.
18. On Line registration for all participating members
19. Insurance coverage includes: excess accident (up to $25,000), catastrophic accident, general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, to cover all directors, and officer’s insurance for all boards from local programs District affiliates.
20. Subscription to the TKO quarterly news letter
21. Extensive information on all aspects of the sport thru multiple websites with Kick International as the portal and your personal membership as the access guide
22. All Members receive an additional 10% off the already low prices on all equipment with weekly specials on new items and the most popular items every coach and athlete need.
23. An extensive risk management program that works to make competition as safe as possible for all, including participation in the Martial arts Equipment certifications and standards program ensuring proper equipment is being used
24. Kick International’s foundation provides grant development to districts / Affiliates and other members programs to allow them to develop programs specific to their area to increase participation and enhance skill development.
25. Many discount offers are provided to members by equipment manufacturers, apparel, and merchandise licensees, and official sponsors of Kick International’s Official Teams’

Kick International serves as a caretaker for the sport at the grassroots level, and our national
office staff and network of volunteers across the country work diligently behind the scenes to
organize and administer our many programs to promote and grow competitive combative
sports and affiliated disciplines from No Contact Mat Sports to the Ultimate Full Contact
Competition.