The Sport Kickboxing Federation is the governing body for Sport Kickboxing all over the World, with Branches in Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. The SKF sets the standards for tournaments, instructor certification, and judging and refereeing. The SKF was founded in 1995 by "Shihan" Farhad Dordar and Master Farid Dordar.

Martial Arts is known for its positive benefits on people regardless of their age, gender, or culture. Throughout the world, countless different Martial Arts have been developed. They encompass several different cultures, geographical and historical differences. Martial Arts Masters practice and teach these styles while passing on the varied philosophies and cultures that continue to shape Martial Arts daily.

The Sport Kickboxing Federation has evolved from over 25 years of studying many of these philosophies and styles. From this study, a comprehensive system has been developed that provides excitement in learning and teaching, as well setting out logical rules for tournaments involving all levels of competition. The SKF is a system that provides continuity to all levels of the sport through extensive instruction and easily understood rules and regulations

The Sport Kickboxing Federation allows for the participation of all levels of skill. From beginner to advanced level, students will find the classes exciting, fun and challenging. Their progress is complemented through a belt system but is rewarded by tremendous growth in self-esteem, confidence and fitness.

The Sport Kickboxing Federation encourages students who wish to progress to the level of instructor through a program of training designed to teach instructors, students develop skills in many areas. An understanding of the science of sports, motivation through human behavior and the development of management skills are the necessary building blocks of an effective instructor. This knowledge will have a positive and constructive effect on students and is the foundation for the advancement of the SKF.

The Sport Kickboxing Federation has developed a tournament system that is both effective and fair through the training of referees the SKF ensures that tournaments are fun, competitive and fairly judged by knowledgeable and trained individuals.

As the Sport Kickboxing Federation is expanding globally our philosophy continues to be to provide a complete, effective and fun system allowing for instruction, management and competitive tournaments to be held under one organization, the SKF.

For further information about the Sport Kickboxing Federation, complete rules and regulations, or how to join the SKF, click on the links at the top of the page