The Mission of WAKO Team USA Kickboxing is to develop and promote a safe environment for Olympic-style amateur kickboxing in the United States and to provide a path to national and international competition for athletes of every race, age, sex, sexual orientation, ability, or religious belief. WAKO Team USA Kickboxing follows the martial arts creeds of focus, perseverance, confidence, leadership, and good sportsmanship to teach athletes to become the best athlete they can be in their pursuit of winning gold and representing our country with dignity, honor, and respect on the national and international stage.