IKF
FULL CONTACT
RULES

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FULL CONTACT - AMERICAN KICKBOXING RULES



DETAIL


MANDATORY FOR
REGULAR
AMATEUR
EVENTS


MANDATORY FOR
AMATEUR
TOURNAMENT
EVENTS


PRO BOUTS


KICKS
ABOVE WAIST


YES


YES


YES


KICKS
TO THE LEGS


NO


NO


NO


KICK
MINIMUM

UNITED KINGDOM: YES
Amateurs: 6 - Professionals: 8.
OUTSIDE UNITED KINGDOM - NOT MANDATORY - SEE BELOW

  • Fighters are STRONGLY URGED to do a Minimum number of kicks per round. However, as of July, 2009, there is no longer a "Mandatory Kick Count requirement" for Full Contact rules bouts. Still, the bout referee may choose to give a "Warning" or even a "Point Deduction" for a fighter who does not appear to be kicking enough for this style of fighting. What the referee will be looking for is a minimum number of kicks:
    • Amateurs - 6.
    • Professionals - 8.


KNEES


NO


NO


NO


SWEEPS
Foot To Foot - No Spin Sweeps


YES


YES


YES


SPINNING
BACKHAND


YES


YES


YES


SHORTS


NO


NO


NO


PANTS


MANDATORY


MANDATORY


MANDATORY


SHIRTS


YES


YES


NO


HEADGEAR


YES
WITH
OPTION


YES


NO


SHIN PADS


YES


YES


YES


MOUTH GUARD


YES


YES


YES


MEN: GROIN CUP


YES


YES


YES


WOMEN
PELVIC PROTECTOR


YES


YES


YES


ELBOW PADS


NO


NO


NO


HANDWRAPS


YES


YES


YES


GLOVES
8 & 12 Ounce Gloves Allowed.
See Weight Classes For Sizes.


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


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