the Power of Kickboxing: Roy Baker's Inspiring Journey and WAKO's Vision for Global Impact

Welcome to WAKO Kickboxing Talks! In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with our special guest, Roy Baker, a former WAKO World and European champion, and the current president of WAKO Ireland and the World Association of Kickboxing Organization. We discuss his journey in the sport, the importance of character-building in kickboxing, and WAKO's mission to make a difference in the world.

We dive into the association's accomplishments, including IOC recognition, the European Games, and the Commonwealth Games. Roy also talks about the challenges faced by the association and the steps being taken to address them, such as fostering professionalism and focusing on the athletes. We touch upon WAKO's collaboration with other organizations, their involvement in LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, and the Game Changer program.

Join us as we explore the exciting future of kickboxing and learn valuable insights.

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