CALIFORNIA
KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI RULES AND REGULATIONS

As Of
March 18th, 2014

IKF CALIFORNIA
On March 17th, 2014, the California State Athletic Commission officially delegated to the
IKF, International Kickboxing Federation the exclusive authority to regulate Amateur Kickboxing, Muay Thai and San Shou (Ages 8 and Up) in the State of California.

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• GENERAL IKF CALIFORNIA AMATEUR RULE NOTES
  
  
  • SHIN AND INSTEP PADS
    CLOTH Shin Guards that cover the Shin and Instep of the Foot.
    
    
    • IKF Approved Shin Pads and Insteps ARE MANDATORY for fighter's with 2 bouts or less (NOVICE CLASS).
    • IKF Approved Shin Pads and Insteps ARE MANDATORY for ALL Fighter's UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
      • If there is an athlete with three or less bouts VS another with four or over both must wear IKF Approved Shin Pads and Insteps.
        
        
    • IKF Approved Shin Pads and Insteps are NOT MANDATORY for fighter's with 3 bouts or more (OPEN CLASS).
      • If one fighter chooses to wear Shin Pads and Insteps both must wear Shin Pads and Insteps.
        • SHIN, INSTEP AND FULL FOOT COVER IS MANDATORY IN ALL CLASSES OF FULL CONTACT OR AMERICAN HIGH KICK RULES.
          
          
  • HEADGEAR
    • IKF Approved Headgear IS MANDATORY for fighter's with 2 bouts or less (NOVICE CLASS).
    • IKF Approved Headgear IS MANDATORY for ALL Fighter's UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
      
      
    • IKF Approved Headgear is NOT MANDATORY for fighter's with 3 bouts or more WITH A WINNING RECORD (OPEN CLASS).
      • If there is an Fighter with three or less bouts VS another with four or more bouts both must wear IKF Approved Headgear.
      • If one fighter chooses to wear Headgear both must wear Headgear.
        
        
  • ADULT BOUT ROUND TIMES & LENGTHS
    • The maximum number of rounds allowed for any fighter in the Novice Class (Less than 3 bouts) shall not exceed three two-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period between rounds.
    • The maximum number of rounds allowed for any contestant in the Open Class (3 bouts or more with a WINNING Record) shall not exceed five two-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period between rounds.
      
      
  • IKF JUNIOR AMATEUR RULES
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ALL IKF APPROVED FIGHTING RULES
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