In 1996, Paul Rosner began the USKBA as a promotional company for Full Contact Kickboxing events. Shortly thereafter, realizing the need for standards in the sport, Mr. Rosner changed the USKBA from a promotional company to a sanctioning body that licensed fighters, provided insurance coverage for events and fighters and certified Officials. Throughout the years, the USKBA added the sanctioning of additional action sports and in 2004, officially changed its name to USKBA Action Sports. Mr. Rosner is determined to continually grow USKBA Action Sports. Included in that growth is their annual USKBA Action Sports World Championships Tournaments, the development (with the NJSACB) of a 'true level' of Amateur MMA, the implementation of the successful USKBA Officials Certification Seminar Program and the development of USKBA National Team USA in International Events. Mr. Rosner attributes the rapid growth of USKBA Action Sports to its Associates, Promoters and fighters. He is quoted as saying, "It's not what one individual can do, teamwork is the key to success." USKBA Action Sports has developed a tremendous team.

Master Carolei has been involved in the martial arts for over 30 years and has studied under Grand Master Peter Urban and Master Tom Pitera. In 1989, Master Carolei earned his 6th Dan from Grand Master Peter Urban. Master Carolei is also the 1987 N.Y.S. Kumite Champion, 1988 - 1990 Kata and Kumite Champion and holder of four Hall of Fame awards. Master Carolei, also known as a kickboxing promoter, was instrumental in bringing Full Contact Kickboxing shows to the New York area. Master Carolei heads the USKBA Officials group and is a valued referee at many action sports events.

Gene Fabrikant, born and educated in Russia, began wrestling at age 12. In 1970, Mr. Fabrikant became Head Coach of one of the Russian Military Wrestling Teams. In 1977, Mr. Fabrikant was awarded one of the highest titles in Russian sport ... Coach of Honor. In 1994, Mr. Fabrikant came to the United States and in 1996, he opened a training center for fighters from around the world to learn from the very best. Mr. Fabrikant is known as the trainer to many European and World Champions including being the personal coach of UFC World Champion Oleg Taktarov and World Shidokan Champion Moti Horenstein. In 1998, Mr. Fabrikant was responsible for arranging the first USKBA International Championships in Kazahkstan. As Executive Director of USKBA International, Mr. Fabrikant is busy arranging future international events.

Originally a musician, Victor Shulman is the most well known Russian impresario in America since Sol Hurok. For 30 years, he has produced Russian superstars, theater, movies and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel and Australia. He was the first in Russia (1988) to have a private company and was the first to own a circus (Moscow Circus on Ice), which toured with great acclaim throughout Russia, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America and Puerto Rico. In 2003, Mr. Shulman brought the heralded "Moscow Circus on Ice" to New York. Mr. Shulman joins USKBA Action Sports to develop its International Events and increase recognition of various action sports throughout the world. In addition, part of his responsibilities will be to work directly with USKBA National Team USA.