w.a.k.o. european championships 1980 were the fourth european kickboxing championships hosted by the w.a.k.o. organization. the championships were open to amateur men based in europe and for the first time ever (in european championships), each country had one competitor only per weight division. the styles on offer were full-contact and semi-contact. by the end of the championships, west germany had the largest haul of medals, with host nation great britain in second, and italy in third place. the event was held at the wembley centre in london, england, uk.