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

FOOR PADS

• MANDATORY - ALL LEVELS
  • Secured to the foot with their elastic strap AND Athletic/Medical Tape.
  • Cover all the toes and the entire heel.
  • Laces should not be exposed.
  • RINGSTAR SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN FULL CONTACT RULES ONLY! CLICK HERE

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