World Kumite Organization (WKO)
A Japanese-rooted international martial-arts organisation in Pattaya since 2007 - a five-storey home for Kyokushin karate, kung fu and Muay Thai, with world champions and a Lumpinee pioneer on the coaching team.
Quick facts
The essentials before you go - what World Kumite Organization (WKO) offers and what it costs.
Menu & prices
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Membership | ||
| Full monthly membership 30 days | ฿3,000 | |
| Yearly membership 12 months | ฿30,000 | |
| Seminars | ||
| Seminar — special session Per seminar | ~US$150 | |
Facilities
About World Kumite Organization (WKO)
The World Kumite Organization (WKO) is a Japanese-rooted international martial-arts body that has run a centre in Pattaya since 2007. It occupies a dedicated five-storey building in Nong Prue, with a gym floor, dedicated dojos, a ring and even an on-site juice bar, bringing several disciplines together under one roof.
The timetable spans Kyokushin karate, kung fu and Muay Thai / boxing, so members can mix traditional and combat styles or focus on one art. The coaching pedigree is unusually deep for a Pattaya gym — the team includes Robert McInnes, the first Western referee at Lumpinee Stadium (1993), Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, a five-time WMC Muay Thai world champion, and Yodsanan Sithyodtong, a WBA world boxing champion.
With a 4.4 rating, WKO suits everyone from curious beginners to serious students who want to learn from genuine champions. Alongside regular membership it runs special seminars for those seeking focused, higher-level instruction.
Good to know
- Three disciplines under one roof — karate, kung fu and Muay Thai
- Five-storey building with gym, dojos, ring and juice bar
- Coaching team includes genuine world champions
- Full monthly membership is ฿3,000; yearly is ฿30,000
- Seminars are priced separately (around US$150)
- Near Big C Extra on Central Pattaya Road, Nong Prue
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