Clayton Watkins Coaches Alongside the World’s Elite as Team USA Capture 164 ICO World Titles
In October, while Gilmer celebrated the Yamboree, across the Atlantic, Swansea, Wales became the center of the martial arts universe as athletes from around the globe descended upon the 2025 ICO World Championships—but it was Team USA that stole the show with an unforgettable, history-making performance.
Across four days of intense competition, the United States delivered one of the most dominant displays in ICO history, bringing home an astonishing 164 world titles in forms, weapons, point fighting, continuous sparring, team events, and more.
This wasn’t just a victory.
It was a statement.
And standing in the heart of it all was Master Clayton Watkins, coaching alongside some of the greatest martial arts minds in the world.
Coaching on the World Stage
To coach at the ICO World Championships is to stand among an elite class of instructors whose knowledge, insight, and experience shape the global direction of the sport.
This year, Master Clayton Watkins earned his place in that circle.
Representing East Texas and the American sport-martial-arts community, Watkins joined a coaching lineup filled with international icons—champion makers, technical innovators, and long-respected leaders in the field. Shoulder to shoulder with these world-class coaches, he contributed to game-winning strategies, ringside tactics, and athlete preparation throughout the event.
His presence in Wales showcased what his students and peers already know—he is one of the most effective, respected, and influential coaches in the United States today.
164 World Champions — A Nation’s Strength on Display
The American performance was nothing short of breathtaking.
Athletes from across the country—from Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, Colorado, Georgia, the Midwest, the Northeast, and beyond—fought with precision, grit, and heart. Every division, every ring, every moment saw Team USA rise to the occasion.
The result:
164 world championships across multiple disciplines, a medal count that stunned countries around the globe and reaffirmed the United States as a powerhouse in international sport karate.
This achievement reflects not just talent, but the unity, preparation, and coaching excellence that drove the team for months leading up to Wales.
A Texas Coach, An International Impact
Though the world stage was bright, East Texas shined with it.
Master Clayton Watkins’ contribution extended far beyond corner coaching. He brought leadership, discipline, and an athlete-centered approach that helped competitors stay composed under pressure and execute at the highest level.
His involvement in the world-coaching lineup reinforces a truth the martial-arts community has known for years:
Watkins is part of a new generation of American coaches whose influence reaches far beyond their home schools.
ProComp’s fingerprints were felt throughout Team USA’s performance. The quality, poise, and professionalism that define Watkins’ program echoed across the arena.
A Championship That Will Be Remembered
The 2025 ICO World Championships in Wales will be remembered as a landmark moment—a year when Team USA didn’t just participate, but dominated.
And among the voices leading the charge was one from East Texas:
a coach who has devoted his life to building champions in both skill and character.
Clayton Watkins coached among the best in the world—
and proved he belongs there.