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Martial Arts Federations and Contacts
Who runs each martial art in Nigeria, and where to find their contact details.
Checked 30 September 2026
Governing bodies
Each martial art in Nigeria has its own federation, working with the National Sports Commission. Use the links to reach their full contact pages. Our Word records hold no address for the Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation; if you run a Nigerian martial arts body, write to info@sitesng.com to be listed.
| Discipline | Governing body | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | Nigeria Boxing Federation | Boxing contacts |
| Kickboxing | Kick Boxing Federation of Nigeria (KBFN) | Kickboxing contacts |
| Karate | Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) | Karate contacts |
| Judo | Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) | Judo contacts |
| Taekwondo | Nigeria Taekwondo Federation | Taekwondo in Nigeria |
| Wrestling | Nigeria Wrestling Federation | Wrestling in Nigeria |
| MMA | Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF), president Ambassador Henry George | Affiliated to IMMAF |
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Getting involved in Martial Arts in Nigeria
Whether you want to take part, coach, officiate, organise an event or simply support the sport in Nigeria, the organisations listed on this page are the official place to start. A few tips before you get in touch:
- Athletes and parents: ask about registered clubs and state associations near you, age-group and grassroots programmes, and the documents you need to register.
- Coaches and officials: ask which courses and licences the federation recognises, and how they link to the sport’s international governing body.
- Schools, companies and event organisers: ask about sanctioning, rules and approved officials before you announce a competition.
- Check the details: officials and addresses can change after federation elections, so confirm by phone or email before you visit. Spotted a change? Tell SitesNG and we will update this page.
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Who governs MMA in Nigeria?
The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF), led by Ambassador Henry George and recognised by the Federal Ministry of Sports in January 2023. Write to us at info@sitesng.com if you run a Nigerian martial arts body and want your details listed.