Kombat Global is a next-generation combat sports organization with a rapidly expanding international footprint across 125 countries worldwide.
Built on inclusivity, authenticity, and professional excellence, Kombat Global unites fighters, coaches, fans, and national partners through a modern platform that honors martial arts tradition while redefining the future of combat sports.
At Kombat Global, skill is what matters — not affiliations, politics, or barriers. Fighters from all backgrounds are welcomed, respected, and given the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage.
Our Championships
Kombat Global operates a multi-discipline ecosystem of professional championships. Each discipline functions as an independent Kombat Global platform with its own identity, rules, and competitive pathway:
Global Launch & Broadcasting Milestone
On December 3, 2023, the first Kombat Taekwondo Professional Championships were held in Bogotá, Colombia, marking the birth of professional Taekwondo on the world stage. The event was broadcast live globally on ESPN, reaching tens of millions of viewers worldwide and establishing Kombat Taekwondo as the largest professional Taekwondo organization in the world.
Following its global debut, Kombat Global expanded broadcast distribution through Disney+, STAR+, and numerous national television networks, accelerating global demand for professional martial arts content and strengthening broadcast presence across international markets.
Origin & Evolution
Kombat Global began in February 2023 as Kombat Taekwondo, created in the United States under the leadership of Rick W. Shin, with the aim of modernizing Taekwondo into a professional spectator sport for global audiences.
In December 2025, the platform expanded to include multiple martial arts disciplines and officially adopted the name Kombat Global, unifying diverse combat sports under a single global ecosystem. During this transition, the corporate headquarters relocated to Singapore, establishing Kombat Global Corporation to support international operations, partnerships, and long-term growth.
Founding Members (Chronological Order)
These founding members played a key role in the early development of the Kombat Taekwondo League, which later evolved into Kombat Global.

Rick W
Shin
President

George
Hristescu
CEO

Claudio
Aranda
VP Marketing

Chuong
Pham
Chairman of Events

Robert
Quon
Director of Referee Operations

Elva
Adams
KT Referee Co-Chair

Marcelo
Rezende
KT Referee Co-Chair

Ronnie
Liew
VP Administration

Jeon
Ho
Chief of Staff

Mandy
Li
Director of Event Administration
Corporate Office
Kombat Global Corporation.
Attention: Mr. Ronnie Liew
Level 08-09, The Metropolis Tower 2, 11 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138589