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Ghana Leads Africa’s Point Kickboxing Growth

Ghana with Kickboxing has become a household name and now holds distinction of being the first country in Africa to establish Point Kickboxing.

With Point Kickboxing active for over 7 years, Ghana Point Kickboxing Federation has built a growing national team and has now focused on extending their scope to other West African countries. Ghana will travel to Las Vegas next month July, for the Steve FOSSUM Memorial Championship.

They travel to the event with delegation made up of athletes, coaches, and officials for an event which will be held at a major Las Vegas casino venue with teams arriving throughout July for training registration and competition.

Their participation marks both a milestone for African combat sports and a key step in IKF/PKB International’s global expansion.

Under Johnny Davis’s leadership, IKF/PKB International remains focused on keeping Point Kickboxing accessible, structured, and athlete-centered. With programs running in every US state and a growing international presence. The ambition is to position Point Kickboxing as a major pathway for amateur and semi-pro combat athletes.

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Point Kickboxing Expands Across the US Under IKF/PKB International, With Flagship Championship Set for Las Vegas This July

Point Kickboxing continues to grow as one of the fastest-developing combat sports in the United States. Under IKF/PKB International, the sport now operates programs in all 50 states. Led by two-time world champion Johnny Davis, the organization oversees structured, year-round programming from January through December, giving athletes, referees, and judges a clear development pathway.

Nationwide Programs and Disciplines
IKF/PKB International operates over 100 affiliated programs across the US. The organization oversees multiple branches under the Point Kickboxing umbrella:

Point Boxing (PBCS) – a scoring-based striking format emphasizing technique and control

Point Multi – multi-discipline point competition for athletes from varied martial arts backgrounds

Point MMA – a controlled MMA format using point scoring

These programs run consistently throughout the year, giving athletes regular opportunities to compete and develop. IKF/PKB International also maintains affiliated branches in Canada and Mexico, expanding Point Kickboxing’s reach across North America.

Annual Calendar and Training Structure
The year begins with the annual referee and judge seminar held every January. The seminar trains officials and athletes together to ensure standardized rules and high-quality officiating at all events. Beyond that, IKF/PKB International maintains a full calendar of competitions, seminars, and training camps from coast to coast.

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