About the World Mixed Martial Arts Federation (WMMAF & PRO-WMMAF)
The World Mixed Martial Arts Federation (WMMAF) stands at the forefront of global MMA governance, committed to fostering excellence, integrity, and safety in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Founded in 2003 in Monza, Italy, WMMAF has evolved from its origins as the World Kick-Jitsu Federation into an international authority uniting athletes, academies, and national federations under a single, coherent standard.
Our Mission
WMMAF’s mission is to advance Mixed Martial Arts as a universally respected and rigorously regulated sport. We provide a structured framework that empowers national federations, ensures athlete safety, and facilitates both amateur and professional development. By setting global standards in training, refereeing, and competition, we create opportunities for talent to thrive at every level.
Our Vision
We envision a connected global MMA community where every athlete competes in a safe, fair, and professional environment. Through collaboration with national federations, we aim to elevate MMA to a universally recognized sport, fostering innovation, excellence, and international cooperation.
Core Values
• Safety and Integrity: Protecting athletes and ensuring fair competition
• Global Leadership: Setting and enforcing international standards
• Excellence in Performance: Promoting the highest levels of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship
• Collaboration and Inclusion: Building a worldwide network of federations, coaches, and athletes
Global Reach
Headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, WMMAF has expanded its presence across continents, establishing official national federations and providing support to emerging MMA communities worldwide.
Invitation to Collaborate
WMMAF invites countries to establish official representation and join our global network. Together, we can host international competitions, nurture the next generation of champions, and shape the future of Mixed Martial Arts on a global scale.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grappling
Highly efficient grappling using position control and leverage to submit opponents wearing a gi.
‘The gentle art’ is compared to a physical game of chess and allows a smaller or weaker person to successfully defend against a larger, stronger one. It’s a problem solving art of physically and mentally ready for both sport or self defence needs.
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Integrity Combatives
Combatives
Multiple modules in combative styles by certified instructors in Floro Fighting Systems, Filipino martial arts and Kinetic Fighting Integrated Combat (KEF-IC).
Hybrid training of these systems are really efficient and effective when it counts under pressure. Proven methods to be used for both self defence situations to essential skills needed for first responders.
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World Mixed Martial Arts Federation – (WMMAF & PRO-WMMAF)
No-Gi Grappling
Grappling
Submission wrestling without the use of a gi. Techniques in these classes are not just BJJ, but also include techniques and strategies from Sambo, wrestling, and also Filipino martial arts wrestling grips and limb trapping.
From takedowns, takedown defences, to restraint control or grappling, No Gi Grappling is a awesome method of training for both sporting aspect and street defence or first responders physical response and applications needed.
World Mixed Martial Arts Federation – (WMMAF & PRO-WMMAF)
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Striking
Known as ‘the art of 8 limbs’ Muay Thai is a full combat style using hands, elbows, knees and shins for maximum impact and efficiency.
Muay Thai is arguably the most effective striking style and techniques are widely used in MMA bouts. It’s an awesome workout for beginners to experienced and fun way to get fighting fit.
World Mixed Martial Arts Federation – (WMMAF & PRO-WMMAF)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
A combination of styles including kickboxing, boxing and submission grappling styles. Bringing together striking, takedowns, and submissions, as a fighting-fit way to pressure test what works when it counts.Beginner to advanced friendly sessions.