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THURSDAY, June 13th, 2013, AT 7:55 PM/ PST



IKF WORLD CLASSIC "TOURNAMENT" MATCHMAKING


TRAINERS & FIGHTERS
Be Aware Of Matchmaking Rules For The
IKF World Classic
TOURNAMENT...


As we begin matchmaking this coming week for the IKF World Classic,
please be aware of these important
"IKF TOURNAMENT RULES"
rules if you are wanting to request to move from where you are currently seeded to another bracket or rule style.


  1. If there is NO OTHER FIGHTER in a fighters bracket, he/she can move to a different weightclass or rule style at any time.

  2. If a fighter has at least 1 matched fighter in their registered bracket, they cannot move unless there are 4 or more other contenders in the division they are requesting to move from.
    Since this is a "TOURNAMENT", we try to make it a "LEGIT" TOURNAMENT match up.
    Meaning we try to assure that to become a "TOURNAMENT" Champion, that fighter will fight a minimum of 2 times to win the Title.

  3. If the division has 4 or more other fighters, the requesting fighter may ONLY move to another division if it has;




WEDNESDAY, June 12th, 2013, AT 11:45 AM/ PST

Results From Golden Cobra & Steve Coury's
"DOWN & DIRTY III
June 8th, 2013 - Camp Verde, Arizona, USA




  1. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES (65Lbs.)
    Mario Santiago (Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, 1-1, 65.2, 4'5", 9-10-02, Mike Martinez, (928) 600-3170)
    defeated Joe Freudenreich (Cottonwood, Arizona, USA, 2-2, 67.4, 4'6", 10-25-03, Gillermo Briseno, (928) 830-6446) by unanimous decision. 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  2. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES (55Lbs.)
    Inez Jaurequi (Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, 2-0, 60, 4'5", 5-2-03, Mike Martinez, (928) 600-3170)
    defeated Baby Girl Garcia (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 0-1, 56, 4'1", 5-13-05, Joe and Josh Chavez, (505) 385-8341) by majority decision. 30-27, 29-28, 29-29.

  3. IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
    SOUTH MOUNTAIN REGIONAL JUNIOR CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE (95Lbs)
    Antonio Martinez (Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, 13-0, 94.6, 5'2", 3-15-01, Mike Martinez, (928) 600-3170)
    defeated Cruz Garcia (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 4-1, 93.6, 5'0", 6-19-00, Joe and Josh Chavez, (505) 385-8341) by unanimous decision. 38-37, 39-36, 40-36.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
    SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE (147)
    Phil Gage (Surprise, Arizona, USA, 9-2, 147, 5'11", 1-22-89, Chris Mack, (823) 251-0155)
    defeated Victor Alvarez (Tarzana, California, USA, 4-1, 147, 5'6", 3-24-92, David Krapes) by unanimous decision. 49-46, 48-47, 49-48.
    A prearranged and agreed to 5th round was fought to break a 4 round tie.




IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...



ROOMS ARE RUNNING OUT AT THE HOTEL.... BOOK NOW!


LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
To The 2013 IKF World Classic!

MAKE IT A VACATION!

Fighters, Trainers, Family & Friends, use the IKF Kickboxing name and book your rooms for not only the days of the Tournament,
but you can also book at the IKF Rate 5 Days Prior to the IKF Tournament and 5 Days After!
(July 14th Through July 26th!)
There are only a limited number of "Additional Room Nights" Available outside our IKF Event Date Room Block,

So you need to book these early while they last.
- Hotel Phone Number: (407) 996-6338 or from inside USA (866) 996-6338 -
For Hotel Booking Info Click HERE!
Don't just make it an Event, Make It A Vacation!




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Orlando Attractions, Theme Parks & Shopping...
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KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI
OFFICIALS...
Amateur Athletes Of This Years IKF World Classic
NEED YOU!

With the 2013 IKF World Classic Tournament coming soon, we wanted to ask if there are any qualified Kickboxing and or Muay Thai Officials that would be willing to help the Amateur Athletes accomplish their dreams at this years 2013 IKF World Classic Tournament. We are not into the "Politics" of the sport so don't think we are only looking for "IKF" Officials. We are looking for Kickboxing and or Muay Thai officials from any and all sanctioning organizations or state boxing-athletic commissions. We would be proud to have you share your skill and talent as ring officials with the hundreds of athletes, trainers and other officials this year. To see who is currently on our list go to www.ikfkickboxing.com/WCOfficials.htm There are more names to be added on this page before the event and we would be proud as well as grateful if your name can be added too.

We know there are a lot more Muay Thai & Kickboxing Officials around the world and we need them to help out if they can. Again, they do not have to be IKF Registered Officials. We welcome ANY and ALL Qualified Kickboxing and Muay Thai Officials to the Tournament.

We are always in need of Judges, Referees, and Timekeepers. We are also looking for those who want to be a part of our Tournament Staff to help with other aspects of the Tournament. If you can help out we here at the IKF are not the only ones who would be Grateful for your assistance. The fighters and other already confirmed Tournament Officials would greatly appreciate it too!

We will have a special private dinner for all officials on Saturday night, but we need to have a head count for the hotel within a few weeks, so if you can be a part of this years 2012 IKF World Classic Officials Team, please e-mail ( main@ikfkickboxing.com ) us your name and what kind of official you are qualified as. We will also give you meal vouchers for all your meals on Saturday and Sunday that can be used at the restaurants in the hotel. This way, if you want to have dinner with your friends, you can go on your own without having to wait for anyone else.

If you are an experienced and qualified Kickboxing or Muay Thai official that can help out at this years 2013 IKF World Classic Tournament, we would love to book you now. We will provide your IKF Officials Polo Shirt at no charge and your help pays for (If you want it) your IKF Officials license for the entire year. We request you wear black pants if a referee, judges and timekeepers may dress as desired, but clean and neat please. To volunteer for an officials position please e-mail us at main@ikfkickboxing.com and in the subject line, make sure it says, IKF WC Official.

Thanking you in advance for your help!!!



See You in Orlando!




FRIDAY, June 7th, 2013, AT 11:20 AM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

Golden Cobra & Steve Coury Present
"DOWN & DIRTY III
Camp Verde, Arizona, USA




Doors Open At Noon. First Fight at 1:PM.


IKF AMATEUR "FULL" MUAY THAI
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE


Phil Gage
Phoenix, Arizona USA
7-2, 6'
Siege MMA & Golden Cobra Center




VS


Victor Alvarez
Simi Valley, California, USA
5-3, AMMA: 2-2, 5'6"
Tarzana Boxing



IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MUAY THAI
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL JUNIOR CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE


Antonio Martinez
Flagstaff, Arizona USA
6-2, 12 , 95 lbs.
Monster Fit




VS


Cruz "The Pitbull" Garcia
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
8-1/3, 12, 95 lbs.
J. Chavez Dojo




MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...


Tony Byrne Presents
"IKF Fight Night"
Carlow, Ireland



IKF International Rules
Light Middleweight Title *Defense
*Keith Moroney VS Connor McCallion






MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Pegasus Kickboxing Presents
"STORM 4 'Pro Fusion'"
Aylesbury, England



IKF British Amateur MTR K-1 Rules Title
*Ruth Walker (Aylesbury) VS Nicole Commerford (Gym South London)


IKF British Junior FCR Light Welterweight Title
*Tyler Oxford (TKO Academy) VS Vasil Chonev (Pegasus Kickboxing)

Plus Full Supporting Undercard




WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th, 2013, AT 8:30 AM/ PST

NOT COUNTING TODAY'S REGISTRATIONS...
AS OF END OF DAY YESTERDAY,
2 DAYS BEFORE THE SECOND OF 7 DEADLINES WE HAVE
238 REGISTERED FIGHTERS
FOR THE 2013 IKF WORLD CLASSIC


TO SEE THE COMPLETE
REGISTERED FIGHTERS LIST CLICK
HERE

For Totals From Past Years Click HERE!



FOR HOW TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!




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Dates And Fee Changes After Each Deadline.
For The 2013IKF World Classic


  1. FIRST DEADLINE OF MAY 24th, 2013 HAS ALREADY PAST.

  2. LATE REGISTRATIONS Received After 5:00 PM/PST on MAY 31st, 2013.
    Will be $85.00 - $90 If Paid By Credit Card Or Pay Pal.

    FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
    CHECK YOUR WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER! - CLICK HERE!
    Regional Seeding and Champion Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline of MAY 24th, 2013.

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  3. LATE REGISTRATIONS Received After 5:00 PM/PST on June 7th, 2013
    Will be $95.00 - $100 If Paid By Credit Card Or Pay Pal.

    FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
    CHECK YOUR WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER! - CLICK HERE!
    Regional Seeding and Champion Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline of MAY 24th, 2013.

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  4. LATE REGISTRATIONS Received After 5:00 PM/PST on June 14th, 2013
    Will be $105.00 - $110 If Paid By Credit Card Or Pay Pal.

    FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
    CHECK YOUR WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER! - CLICK HERE!
    Regional Seeding and Champion Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline of MAY 24th, 2013.

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  5. LATE REGISTRATIONS Received After 5:00 PM/PST on June 21st, 2013
    Will be $115.00 - $115 If Paid By Credit Card Or Pay Pal.

    FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
    CHECK YOUR WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER! - CLICK HERE!
    Regional Seeding and Champion Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline of MAY 24th, 2013.

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  6. LATE REGISTRATIONS Received After 5:00 PM/PST on June 28th, 2013
    Will be $135.00 - $140 If Paid By Credit Card Or Pay Pal.

    FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
    CHECK YOUR WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER! - CLICK HERE!
    Regional Seeding and Champion Seeding DOES NOT APPLY for any fighter registering Late - After the first deadline of MAY 24th, 2013.

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  7. LATE ADDITION REGISTRATIONS:



FOR HOW TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!


NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
5:00 PM/PST, TUESDAY, JULY 2nd, 2013!





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CHECK YOUR STATS!
CORRECT ALL FALSE OR MISSING INFO

It is MANDATORY for everyone who is registered to fight in the IKF World Classic Tournament to assure ALL your listed stats and information is correct. If any of it is found to be incorrect you risk being dropped from the tournament.
THIS INCLUDES the correct spelling of your name, city, state you are from, trainers name, fight record, HEIGHT, age, date of birth. So at this time we urge ALL Registered Fighters to check out their listing. If something is missing such as your record or height, we need you to e-mail it to us ASAP!

BAD PRINTING?
It is VERY Possible we could not read your writing on your registration forms. We happen to know we have A LOT of cities, trainer names, etc. misspelled or listed incorrect because we simply could not read your writing. This has been especially true for the faxed registrations.

NO SECOND CHANCES!
Your opponents have listed all of their info, but are you someone who did not list your date of birth? Height? or something else? To be fair to Everyone, we make ALL requested info MANDATORY!
You will NOT be given the chance to correct or tell us your correct info AT THE TOURNAMENT!
Once July 2nd has past, we look at all info as truthful and accurate.
IF you have any missing info after July 6th, even your height, you will be automatically dropped from the tournament.
THIS INCLUDES ANY MMA FIGHTS!






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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND...

WINTENSITY SEMINAR

FRIDAY NIGHT - 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
PANZACOLA BALLROOM: H3


Wintensity.net Presents:
The Psychology of Combat and Effective Mental Preparation
SPONSORED By The IKF, International Kickboxing Federation & International Fight Sports.

This will be a "Special" 45 minute presentation for those wanting a little extra PLUS for the Tournament. The Seminar founder is 2009 IKF World Classic Champion and Undefeated Fighter Eric Parker.
At the 2009 IKF World Classic, Parker defeated all 3 of his previous opponents by TKO as he worked his way through one of the largest fighter bracket of the tournament.

YOU MUST BE PRE REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR!!

Wintensity was founded to offer a unique training opportunity for competitive fighters and students of the martial arts. The seminar will revolutionize the way you view your martial arts training, and will bring you information that is not being presented in any other format or "Fight Training" environment.

Wintensity blends the science of understanding human brain function, techniques from the field of sports psychology, and the personal and professional experiences of the instructor, to create an educational experience that will forever transform the way martial arts practitioners view their training. This is the "Missing Piece" of the martial arts training puzzle.






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"I Want To Make Sure MY Fighters ARE!"

Quote of the day...

Today we had one of those e-mail exchanges between a trainer attending the 2013 IKF World Classic. He had spoken to some fighters from another camp and asked why their fighters would never fight his. They told him they would not fight in his town but that they wanted to fight his team on a local event of theirs. However, the trainer told them it wasn't going to happen because he didn't trust the local event he was talking about. The promoter ran the sanctioning body, there are no state commission regulations that the sanctioning body is required to follow in the state where the event is. No fighter medical insurance, no doctor at ringside, no ambulance on site and the promoter selected all of his own officials. So they made an agreement they would all meet up at this years 2013 IKF World Classic in Orlando Florida this July.

Of course the main reason for this was that it was "Neutral Territory" for the two camps to square off.
However, the trainer went on to remind us that there were several other reasons as well.

After noting all of these things between the two camps, the trainer we were speaking with registered his fighters. However, a few days later, the team he wanted to challenge went and registered for another Tournament. He also told us that he was contacted by some people who tried to persuade him to register at this other tournament as well. He asked them how they even got his phone number since it had changed within the last few weeks. Without hesitation they told him, "Oh we found it on the IKF tournament website. They list all the trainers phone numbers."

After reading his story we replied after each e-mail and all of his noted items and basically agreed that we do require more for a fighter to compete in the IKF World Classic. We also agreed that although the IKF Fighter Registration fees are less than all the other tournaments, it's more expensive to compete at the IKF World Classic if you choose to factor in all the added expenses it takes to attend from travel/airfare to hotel. His reply back was an eye opener as he asked;

"Why do all the American fighters always think fighting in Europe is more prestigious than fighting here in the USA? It's like, to them, if they get to jump on a plane and travel, the title is worth more. However, I can't think of one fighter who won over in Europe or Thailand for that matter that stands out. Also, where can one find the list of these Champions? I see some names here and there but the IKF Tournament is the only tournament, and only web site actually, that keeps full records of all past events. Not just the name of a winner, but who they fought and how they won. (To see the page he was referring to, click HERE) It makes a big difference if one wins a tournament title as a novice or open, along with how many fighters they fought to win the tournament title. If jumping on a plane and traveling means so much to them, why not jump on a plane to Florida? They would spend less in travel and if they win the title (Belt or Trophy), or even if they don't, at least they would be remembered on the IKF website as one of the fighters that year that walked the walk, win or lose, and will always be remembered as a contender at the tournament if not a Champion."

We couldn't help but agree and we also reminded him that these added expenses are all part of the requirement to be accepted as a fighting contender in the IKF World Classic Tournament, let alone become a Champion. So by the time we received his final e-mail, he pretty much summed everything up in one sentence which to us was the "Quote of the Day" when his final e-mail said...


It's took me a few years, but it's OK now because I've realized the simple fact that not everyone can be an
IKF WORLD CLASSIC CHAMPION
But I want to make sure MY Fighters ARE!


For those who can't make it, really, we understand... And we are sorry you will miss the opportunity.
For those who will be there, we look forward to seeing you Walk the Walk and Bring It On!


"There Are Other Tournaments... But There is ONLY ONE WORLD CLASSIC!"



SEE YOU IN ORLANDO!





TUESDAY, June 4th, 2013, AT 9:20 AM/ PST

Results From Nick Morrish's
"LEGACY"
Luton, England



TWO NEW IKF CHAMPIONS CROWNED

The latest event by Nick Morrish featured two title contests which saw new Champions crowned. Ed Kelly and Shane Bernhauser taking titles off the Champions. Both were close contests and a return fights would be welcome by all those in attendance.


  1. IKF ENGLISH SUPER WELTERWEIGHT AMATEUR FCR TITLE
    Shane Bernhauser (Britannia, Hemel Hempstead, England, 9-6-1, 69 kilos, 5'9", 8-22-88, Nick Morrish, 0044-7813877967)
    defeated George Downey (Kode Red, Derby, England, 7-4, 69 kilos, 5'9", 7-6-92, Duane Reid, 0044-7867952311) by Unanimous decision, 49-46, 49-46, 48-47.

  2. IKF SOUTHERN AREA MIDDLEWEIGHT PRO MTR K-1 RULES TITLE
    Ed Kelly (Gym South London, London, England, 10-1, 72.74 kilos, 5'10", 6-7-81, Winston Newton, 0044-7931343459)
    defeated Krystian Ozog (Guru Muay Thai, London, England, 7-7-3, 75 kilos, 5'9", 4-10-85, Mr. Sami, 0044-7949563075) by Unanimous decision, 48-47, 50-45, 49-46.
    (Ed Kelly currently holds the Southern Area Amateur FCR title so that title has now been vacated with Kelly winning this pro title).

  3. IKF AMATEUR MTR – K-1 RULES
    Lorenzo Luiso (Impact, Watford, England, 2-0, 63 kilos, 5'5", 7-12-96, Andy Konstandi, 0044-7850732430)
    defeated Jack Evans (Bullring, Hemel Hempstead, England, 0-1, 60 kilos, 5'6", 5-31-96, Ashley Gettings) by majority decision, 29-28, 28-29, 28-29.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Shay Anich (Brittania, Hemel Hempstead, England, 1-2, 74.4 kilos, 5'9", 5-1-92, Nick Morrish, 0044-7813877967)
    defeated Stuart Haynes (Impact, Hertford, 0-1, 74.8 kilo, 5'9", 10-23-78, Andy Konstandi, 0044-7850732430) by Unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28.

  5. IKF AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL RULES
    Micheal Dumbuya (Guru Muay Thai, London, England, 6-6-2, 81 kilos, 6', 27-3-88, Mr Sami 0044-7949563075)
    drew with Adrian Skalik (Gym South London, London, England, 2-0-1, 79 kilos, 5'10", 12-15-83, Winston Newton, 0044-7931343459) 29-28, 30-27, 28-29.

  6. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Kamil Mazur (TKO Academy, Chatham, England, 1-3, 73.5 kilos, 5'10", 4-30-96, ,Colin Payne, 0044-7912577773)
    defeated Kane Funnell (Britannia, Hemel Hempstead, England, 0-1, 72.3 kilos, 6'2", 9-19-96 Nick Morrish, 0044-7813877967) by 3rd round TKO.
    KANE FUNNELL RECEIVES A 30 DAY MEDICAL SUSPENSION.

  7. IKF AMATEUR FCR
    Tom Godfrey (Brittania, Hemel Hempstead, England, 1-0, 90 kilos, 6'3", 9-30-88, Nick Morrish, 0044-7813877967)
    defeated Karl Beck (Shaolin, Hatfield, England, 1-1, 89.7 kilos, 6', 7-12-89, Kingsley Morgan, 0044-793030086397) by unanimous decision 30-25, 30-26, 29-26.



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