コワット・アルラミ・スポーツ・アラビック武道
What is Kowat Arlami?
Kowat-Alrami is an Arab martial art founded in 1980 by Dr. Walid Kassas, a physician in sports medicine from the Republic of Lebanon who has mastered many martial arts.
Just as martial arts such as judo, karate, kendo, and kung fu are deeply rooted in cultures like those of China and Japan, Kowat-Alrami was created as a reflection of Arab culture.
Kowat-Alrami, which is also part of Lebanon's identity, quickly gained popularity in the Middle East and parts of Asia after its founding and continues to spread worldwide, including Europe and Africa.
On December 12, 2025, Yuko Baba, Vice Chairman of the General Incorporated Association ICTSG JAPAN, was appointed as a member of the World Governing Committee and representative of the Japanese organization by the international Arabic martial arts organizations WFKA (World Kowat Alrami Federation) and WASDO (World Self-Defense Association).
Appointed as the Japanese representative of Arabic martial arts and Vice Chairman of ICTSG JAPAN
Grandmaster Professor
Dr. Waleed Kassas
He began practicing martial arts at the age of 11 and has mastered numerous combat sports over many years. In addition to earning an honored 10th-degree black belt in kickboxing, he has also obtained black belts in various martial arts including Kyokushin Karate, Silat Seni Gayong, and self-defense. His passion and dedication to martial arts culminated in the creation of the Arabic Martial Arts style, a testament to his vision and expertise.
He has also earned multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD in Sports Medicine and a PhD in Martial Arts Science from the UK’s NAPC, and a PhD in Martial Arts Philosophy from FIMA University in the UK. He obtained a master’s degree in Physical Culture from NAPC in Prague, Czech Republic, and holds a 9th-degree black belt in self-defense awarded by ISDO-WOSD in Italy and Greece.
He has written significant works in the field, including comprehensive books on kickboxing and self-defense, as well as over 500 pages on sports medicine. He has led numerous seminars on training and refereeing, and has developed athletes who have become head coaches of national teams and world champions.
