ISKA UK Affiliate to the AMA
ISKA UK has affiliated with the AMA (Amateur Martial Arts Association) and is now their official sanctioning body for Kickboxing, Muaythai and freestyle Martial Arts. The AMA founded in 1971 and with a membership of over 95,000 is the oldest and largest Multi-style Martial Arts Association in the UK.
ISKA UK is the largest combat sports sanctioning body in the UK and the ISKA is recognised World wide as both a regulating body for competitive martial arts, and the governing body for amateur and professional kickboxing. This is a major step forward for both associations, the AMA brings a bigger pool and potential competitors, while the ISKA add many years of experience regulating combat sports. AMA members will have a new amateur kickboxing structure including National, European and World Championships.
ISKA UK members will have access to AMA Coaching courses and other services including CRB checks and competitive insurance cover.
11 February 2010
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