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How to sanction a kickboxing event with KBN: a step-by-step guide for organisers

To sanction an event with KBN, work through your national branch: submit the event as a draft with venue, officials, medical cover...

23 Sept 2026 · 5 min👁19.5k ♥1.8k ↗773

World Championship

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KBN World Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Antalya, 12 Oct 2025. World Championship (×3). 18 verified results and the points they produced.

10 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁42.8k ♥2.7k ↗848

KBN World Cup

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KBN World Cup 2026: results and what they were worth

Tehran, 9 May 2026. KBN World Cup (×2.5). 20 verified results and the points they produced.

8 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁24.8k ♥1.9k ↗727

Continental Championship

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KBN Asia Cup 2026: results and what they were worth

Dubai, 15 Aug 2026. Continental Championship (×2). 4 verified results and the points they produced.

6 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁37.1k ♥3k ↗1.3k

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KBN European Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Istanbul, 14 Jun 2025. Continental Championship (×2). 7 verified results and the points they produced.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁27.7k ♥2.2k ↗886

Events & resultsContinental Championship

KBN African Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Lagos, 2 Aug 2025. Continental Championship (×2). 1 verified results and the points they produced.

31 Jul 2026 · 2 min👁26k ♥1.1k ↗320

Events & resultsContinental Championship

KBN Asian Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Tashkent, 20 Mar 2025. Continental Championship (×2). 6 verified results and the points they produced.

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min👁40.8k ♥3.6k ↗1.8k

International Open

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KBN European Open 2026: results and what they were worth

London, 5 Sept 2026. International Open (×1.5). 14 verified results and the points they produced.

4 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁47.2k ♥5.6k ↗2.9k

Events & resultsInternational Open

KBN Istanbul Grand Prix 2026: results and what they were worth

Istanbul, 13 Jun 2026. International Open (×1.5). 18 verified results and the points they produced.

27 Jul 2026 · 2 min👁44.1k ♥3k ↗1k

Formats

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Tournament brackets explained: seeding, byes, placements and points

Most amateur combat sports tournaments use single-elimination brackets: lose once and you are out, with byes filling gaps when the...

2 Aug 2026 · 5 min👁18k ♥722 ↗289

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