Learn to Kitesurf, Teach and Have Fun with IKO | International Kiteboarding Organization

Established in 2001, the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) has grown from a two-man vision for the safer development of the sport to the largest kitesurfing organization in the world.
We now have an active community of 600,000+ certified kiters, 5,000+ instructors and 350+ affiliated schools in more than 60 countries.
Our mission is to safely and sustainably grow kiting by empowering people to experience the sport with confidence.
We enhance kiters’ learning experience by providing tools and resources needed to progress safely at kitesurfing.
For instructors, we offer world-class professional training and certification that opens up international career opportunities.
We help kite schools thrive by providing opportunities to increase revenue, and deliver a meaningful learning experience for kiters.
Whether your goal is to learn how to kite, turn your passion into a career, or get the recognition your business deserve - we can get you there with confidence.
Learn more at www.ikointl.com/about

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my IKO experience - i paid close to $2k for the IKO instructor training course at miami kiteboarding, including travel and expenses to get my IKO instructor certification. on the 'about us' page of my website i listed my qualifications, level 2 PASA and level 2 IKO instructor ...i'm known for giving safe instruction and have a 5 star trip advisor ratings. the head office of the IKO called and told me i could not list my IKO certification on my website or use the IKO logo because i'm no longer an IKO member. does anyone find that strange? what college or university do you know of, when you graduate asks you to pay a membership fee every year or you can not mention you have a degree from the college or university ...seriously?