IKF Rules On Equipment

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PROMOTERS & MATCHMAKERS It is the DUTY and RESPONSIBILITY of the event IKF Promoter and or IKF Event Matchmaker to inform ( by mail, fax or e-mail ) each Fighter and his/her Trainer(s) (Amateur AND Pro) of ALL the REQUIRED IKF Rules and Regulations Each Fighter and his/her Trainer(s) are Required to Abide By when Participating on an IKF Sanctioned Event BEFORE they arrive at the event. ALL FIGHTERS All fighters shall supply their own Protective Equipment for their fight. Promoter Will Always Provide IKF Approved Fight Gloves. Each fighters personal safety equipment (Mouth Piece, Cup (Groin Cup Men, Pelvic Protector for Women), Headgear etc.) must be approved by the IKF Event Representative prior to the bout. The IKF event Referee will also confirm the equipment is acceptable once both fighters are in the ring.
EQUIPMENT	RECOMENDED BRANDS	WHERE TO GET IT
FIGHT GLOVES The IKF Event Promoter shall provide "IKF APPROVED" Fight Gloves for each fighter on each event.	WENDY TWINS FAIRTEX	TBA
Event FIGHT GLOVES should have "LACES" to secure their fit. "Competition" Gloves with Velcro style closers will be allowed upon IKF* approval. Sparring or training gloves will NOT be allowed. If Alternate Equipment is requested to be used by an IKF Promoter, the promoter "May be requested to" send the IKF 1 pair of gloves for IKF inspection and approval. If this is not done, the promoter will not be allowed to use the alternate equipment on their events. ALL Event Fight Gloves must be approved by the IKF "PRIOR" to the event.
*HEADGEAR Amateur Headgear Rule Click Here	TOP TEN FAIRTEX	TBA
LEGAL Vs ILLEGAL HEADGEAR FOR IKF AMATEUR COMPETITION -CLICK HERE -
() Karate Foam Dipped Style Headgear will not be accepted. Non IKF* Kickboxing Approved Headgear will not be accepted. "SPARRING" Headgear with a JAW BAR will not be accepted.
HANDWRAPS MANDATORY For ALL Fighters. Cloth Handwraps are accepted for AMATEUR Fighters	TBA	TBA
SHIN PADS MANDATORY For ALL FCR Bouts AND "AMATEUR TOURNAMENT BOUTS Optional For Amateur "NON TOURNAMENT" MTR, IR & SS Not allowed in PRO MTR, IR & SS	TBA	TBA
FOOT PADS MANDATORY* Full Contact Style Fighting Only (*) Foot pad must cover the toes and the entire heel of the foot.	TBA RINGSTAR SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN FULL CONTACT RULES ONLY! CLICK HERE	TBA
CHEST PADS OPTIONAL FOR* JUNIOR MUAY THAI	MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER Not required for any Adult men's divisions. JUNIORS: It is OPTIONAL For ALL Junior Muay Thai fighters (Boys & Girls) to wear a Chest Protector Approved by the IKF.	Here are 3 of the IKF Approved Chest Pads WENDY FAIRTEX TWINS
WOMEN Pelvic Protector OPTIONAL They are ENCOURAGED but Not Mandatory	TBA	TBA
MEN Groin Protector MANDATORY	TBA	TBA
MOUTH GUARDS - Jaw Joint Protector - MANDATORY	IKF RECOMMENDS DUAL ARCH But It Is The Fighters Choice	Brain Pad www.brainpads.com

These items shall be inspected at the WEIGH-INS and AGAIN inspected prior to the fight to assure that the proper equipment will be used. If a fighter does not have ALL of the necessary protective equipment at the weigh-ins, he/she will have up to 1 hour to provide the IKF with the proof of IKF Approved Equipment. If he/she cannot provide proof of equipment by end of weigh-ins, he/she will be disqualified from fighting and will be issued a TECHNICAL FORFEIT.

EQUIPMENT DETAILS

HANDWRAPS

MANDATORY: Handwraps shall not exceed the following restrictions:

One winding of surgeon's adhesive tape, not over one and one-half inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect that part of the hand near the wrist.
Said tape may cross the back of the hand twice but shall not extend within one inch of the knuckles when hand is clenched to make a fist.
Contestants shall use soft surgical bandage not over two inches wide, held in place by not more than two yards of surgeons adhesive tape for each hand.
One 10 yard roll of bandage shall complete the wrappings for each hand.
Bandages shall be adjusted in the dressing room and signed off by the IKF official representative or state athletic commission representative prior to putting on the gloves
Contestant, if requested, may witnessing the wrapping of his/her opponent's hand.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall there be ANY tape on the Front side of the knuckles!
DO NOT WET your handwraps after being wrapped.

UNLESS NOT ALLOWED BY A STATE ATHLETIC/BOXING COMMISSION
As An Option: "CLOTH" Handwraps are acceptable as handwraps for an AMATEUR event.
All PRO bouts must use tape & Gauze only.

HEADGEAR
LEGAL Vs ILLEGAL
HEADGEAR FOR IKF AMATEUR COMPETITION

Headgear is Required For ALL AMATEUR Fighters. However, these requirements are based on the below guidelines:.
- June 20th, 2005: Optional Headgear Rule - CLICK HERE!
Must be IKF Approved. (It is the Fighters Choice whether to use the type with a cheek protector or not. Some say the cheek protectors block their vision. If so, than we suggest the type without cheek protectors. Again, this is the fighters choice, but it still must be IKF Approved)
May not be the type used for sparring with a Solid Jaw Protector.
May not protect the front area of the jaw.
No Headgear shall be worn in any Pro Bout.

MOUTHPIECE
Jaw Joint Protector

A Mouth Piece is MANDATORY for every fighter.
The mouth piece must be formed well enough so that it will stay in the mouth when the mouth is opened.
We recommend BRAINPAD Jaw Joint Protector, ( Mouth Piece ) for the best protection.
Check them out at this link: www.brainpads.com
Must be supplied by each fighter.

SHIN PADS

Shin Pads
- Full Contact Rules (FCR): For SAFETY Reasons, Shin Pads Are MANDATORY for all Full Contact Rules Bouts, amateur & Pro.
- MuayThai & International Rules (MTR & IR):
  - Pro Bouts: ONLY allowed in Full Contact Rules Pro Bouts.
  - Amateur Bouts: Are *Not Mandatory but may be used.
    - (*) Shin Guards are MANDATOR for all amateur bouts in FLORIDA.
      AND For SAFETY Reasons they are MANDATOR in all IKF "AMATEUR TOURNAMENT" competitions.
- Fighters must supply their own Shin Pads. However, in some events, these are provided by the promoter.

MALE FIGHTERS

GROIN CUPS

MANDATORY: A full tuck under groin cup is mandatory.
Must be supplied by each fighter.

FEMALE FIGHTERS

FOUL-PROOF CHEST PROTECTOR

MANDATORY: ALL Women must wear a minimum of a Sports Bra with Padding.
- Must be supplied by each fighter.
- Molded Chest Protectors are acceptable.
- "TRAINING" Chest Protectors are "NOT" allowed.

PELVIC PROTECTIVE GIRDLE

ENCOURAGED: But Not Mandatory
Must be supplied by each fighter.

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