5-28-07
Welcome to the IKF Kickboxing Message Board.
My name is Lisa and although I'd like to offer my last name, I was informed not to because of privacy issues. I was appointed as the acting IKF Kickboxing Message Board Admin on May 25th, 2007. The reasons for my appointment was to assure a professional character for the IKF Kickboxing Message Board. My position is NOT to inform others of my personal opinions, but instead, to approve or deny prospected board members and keep watch of the board to assure all messages are presented in a positive light. In the past, I have read others taking negative shots at the IKF and other individuals on the Message Board which only hurts the "SPORT" of Kickboxing, not just the IKF, but ALL of kickboxing. This is my one warning to everyone that these kinds of posts will no longer be tolerated under my watch. The sport of kickboxing has suffered because so many in the sport have attacked others, thus bringing the sport lower and lower.

In the past I have seen the arguments among various promoters and the IKF continue too far. Eventually, rather than understand the reason behind certain actions of the IKF, these people have decided it easier to branch out and start their own organization, leaving behind the one organization that spent months building their name as a Promoter or other areas of the sport. As many can agree, there really is only one organization that has spent the time to build names and stars in the sport of Kickboxing, and it goes without saying, that organization is the IKF. As time goes on though from these disagreements, the "Sport" of kickboxing becomes more and more fragmented until finally, everyone is simply a small fish in a big pond, swimming about and going nowhere. I fear this to be the fate of us all if the bickering continues.

On the other hand, those who "Exaggerated" about their accomplishments and their organizations are hurting the sport even more. False truths that are give the perception of reality and fail their goals are even more damaging to the sport. Here, in the end, those broken promises hurt us all and make the general public question our sport as one they can fully trust in regards to factual information. This is what has hurt us in the past from finding big sponsorship deals. The sponsors simply don't know what or who to believe any more from some of the "Exaggerated" information many have fed them through the years. this is why the IKF feels it so important to have their website like an open book, so that everyone can see exactly what they are doing. this is why nothing in the IKF is hidden. It's all there for anyone to read, and unfortunately, for many to copy which many have done to start their own little organizations.

It takes "WORK" to stick together as a Team. Especially when so many people want so many different things. Unity is something the IKF has always been about which was one of the founding words of the Federation's 5 STAR MISSION which has always read,

• CREDIBILITY: To Provide legitimate title holders and establish a legitimate and detailed monthly ranking system for both Amateur and Professional Kickboxers.
• FAIRNESS: To Oversee all IKF rules, regulations and bouts to assure fairness, quality and competitive spirit among all kickboxers.
• RECOGNITION: To Recognize all Kickboxers, Trainers, Promoters, Officials and Sponsors who assist in promoting the Sport of Kickboxing.
• SUPPORT: To Provide Professional Assistance to all IKF event promoters to help make each event a financial success.
• UNITY: To Promote unity among all schools, fighters, trainers and promoters so the sport of kickboxing can grow to its fullest potential.

Some of those who use to work with the IKF have failed and continue to fail to see where the IKF has, and continues to give recognition to those involved in the Sport. Sadly to say that sometimes when I have read the Kickboxing Message Board, those written words and comments on there speak more of what's wrong with our sport and those in it when instead, our words should have rather spoke as to why our sport is exciting and filled with great action and incredible skill. It is my personal quest to keep the news of Kickboxing on the Kickboxing Message Board Positive, no matter what the cost and in doing so, those negative messages on the Message Board will no longer be tolerated!

So again, let this be the first and final warning to everyone that if a posted message seems attacking or negative towards the "SPORT" of Kickboxing, IT WILL BE REMOVED.
Sincerely, Lisa, IKF Kickboxing Message Board Admin

CONTINUED MESSAGE BOARD RULES

1. No Tolerance Stance!
   After issues with negative posts the IKF has made the decision to dump any post that attacks an individual that has no real name posted "WITH" a confirmable e-mail address posted with it. The IKF is taking an "No Tolerance" stance on the negative attacking message board posts meaning:
   "If someone has the nerve to say something negative about someone, they need to back it up with a truthful name and a verifiable e-mail address, as all other message boards require!
2. ADVERTISING:
   Any and ALL Advertisements for things such as equipment, seminars, videos, books, etc. etc. must go through the IKF Marketing department first to be accepted as a post on the board. To attain approval please send an e-mail to: main@ikfkickboxing.com If a post has been placed on the Message Board without this approval, it will be removed until such written IKF approval. If you wish to use the IKF Website to advertise your produce, you can purchase advertising space on the IKF website. To see prices, CLICK HERE.
   • NON Kickboxing/Martial Arts related items advertised on the board will be REMOVED!
3. NON IKF EVENT POSTS
   Let us all not forget one important thing... This Message Board is the IKF Kickboxing Message Board and is hosted and paid for by the IKF.
   • Although we want this board to be a general news location for all of kickboxing, we must make a stand about something that has caused a lot of arguments on the board and a lot of negative discussions. As of November 20th, 2003, the message board will no longer allow postings of non IKF Sanctioned events. This may seem petty, but we are tired of seeing the arguments that take place between IKF Supporters and non IKF Supporters.
   • This board was first created for IKF Kickboxing News and discussions related to the IKF.
   • Just because no other Sanctioning organization has a message board does not mean we are willing to allow free discussion about non IKF Sanctioned events on the "IKF" Message Board. This is a benefit to an event and the event Promoter being IKF Sanctioned and is exclusive to them.
     • If you were a Karate or Kickboxing Gym, you would not allow your competition from down the street to advertise inside your gym, at your front counter, would you? Of course not, and you cannot expect the IKF to be any different. If so, your not being honest with us all.
   • This being said, we are sorry that we are not welcoming discussions about other non IKF Sanctioned events. If these other events want to be discussed, maybe they should simply get their own message board.
     • IN ADDITION: Any and all advertising on any IKF web page is the privilege and benefit we here at the IKF provide for our Promoters.
       As of November 20th, 2003, any posts that are about any non IKF Sanctioned event, whether they be prior or after said event will be removed from this board to avoid negative conversations.
       • This rule is because many have used the IKF site for the only or main advertising of their events. If the tournament promoters want to use the IKF Website to "PROMOTE" their event they can;
         • Sanction the event with the IKF. For IKF sanctioning information CLICK HERE.
         • Purchase advertising space on the IKF website. To do so CLICK HERE.
4. POSTING - In General
   • Please delete all previous text in the "Comments" box before typing your reply. When you leave the previous comments there it is often confusing as to what and where your comments are in your response.
   • Please DO NOT type your entire message in "UPPERCASE" letters. YOUR MESSAGE TYPED IN UPPERCASE LETTERS is considered to be "shouting" in the Internet world and is not allowed. Such posts are hard to read. Typing in UPPERCASE is acceptable when you are trying to;
     • Get your point across STRONG for a few words, but NOT your entire message!
     • Separate your reply to someone else's comments.
5. ATTACKING COMMENTS
   1. Anyone who posts any statement that attacks any individual, sanctioning body, gym, event etc. etc. in any way must be supported with facts that justify such an attacking e-mail. We here at the IKF truly believe "Constructive Criticism" can be very helpful, but those who attack must also be able to point out the entire issue so those being attacked have the opportunity to respond appropriately.
6. TOURNAMENT EVENT POSTINGS
   • Although we want this board to be a general news location for all of kickboxing, we must make a stand about something that has been causing a lot of arguments on the board and a lot of negative discussions. As of November 20th, 2003, the message board will no longer support non IKF Sanctioned events. This may seem petty, but we are tired of seeing the arguments that take place between IKF Supporters and non IKF Supporters. In addition, any and all advertising on any IKF web page is the privilege and benefit we here at the IKF provide for our Promoters.
     As of November 20th, 2003, any posts that are about any non IKF, Sanctioned event, whether they be prior or after said event will be removed from this board to avoid negative conversations.
7. NON ACCEPTABLE POSTINGS
   • Politics
   • Religion
   • Sexual comments or topics!
   • Use of the "F" word in ANY TEXT form! We think you know what this word is...
   • Photos, graphics, or event posters. These take up too Bandwidth on our web page space. See "POSTING PHOTOS" Below
8. FIGHT CHALLENGES
   1. If you are a fighter and wish to challenge another fighter, you may do so on the board. However, in doing so, you must include WITH your post the following:
      • "EXACTLY" who you are.
      • What own/city, state and country you are from.
      • Your fight record.
      • Whether you are you amateur or pro.
      • Who you have in mind to promote the bout.
      • WHY you are issuing the challenge.
      • Your Trainers contact phone and e-mail. If no trainer, your contact phone and e-mail.
9. SELF ADVERTISING
   • We will allow you to advertise yourself as a fighter, trainer, club/gym, promoter or official Once. However, if your thread-post has been deleted after the 45 day mark, you will be allowed to post again, but please do not make a habit of this.
10. POSTING PHOTOS
    • Due to bandwidth limitations, please do not post photos on the message board. Links to photos are ok though.
11. TOPIC TITLES
    • Keep your Topic Titles SHORT. Let the text of the message itself explain your post. Making long titles takes up too much room on the content section of the page.
12. SET UPS:
    • Some people like to start arguments on message boards. (daaaa) They do so by making a statement or comment in hopes the person they are referring to will argue back. Often these opening comments have no facts to justify them, which of course, would be grounds for removal anyway. However, some may offer a few justified facts and some non facts to elaborate the issue. If we feel a poster is clearly trying to bait someone into an argument, the post will be deleted immediately. On some message boards such a posting is called "Trolling".
13. CONTACTING IKF OR THE BOARD MODERATORS
    • If you have a question to be addressed to the IKF, please do not post it on the message board. Instead, please phone us at (916) 663-2467 or e-mail the board moderators with the words MESSAGE BOARD in the subject line at main@ikfkickboxing.com If you have a question for the IKF, non related to the message board you may use the same e-mail address at main@ikfkickboxing.com

These rules and regulations of the MESSAGE BOARD will be updated often with additional ideas and requests from our readers. If you have any such ideas or requests please e-mail them to me at AdminLisa@ikfkickboxing.com and include in the SUBJECT line of your e-mail, "Message Board Idea".Thank You.

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