Promoters may use the ring brand of their choice however
the ring must meet the following regulations.
- FLOOR SIZES: Not less than 17' square within the ropes. 18"
outside the ropes to the edge of the ring.
- In some cases, smaller rings will be allowed, "UPON
IKF APPROVAL".
- HEIGHT: No more than 4' above the arena floor. Ringside tables
must be no higher than ring floor level and no ringside tables will be permitted
next to floor mounted rings.
- STEPS/STAIRS: The ring shall have suitable steps for use of the
fighters.
- CORNER SUPPORT POSTS: Ring post shall be of metal, not more than 4"
in diameter, extending from the floor of the arena area to a height of 58"
above the ring floor and shall have the top turnbuckles padded with turnbuckle
covers that meet IKF approval,
- FLOOR PADDING: Floor of ring from outside edge of platform to
outside edge of platform on all 4 sides shall have padding meeting the approval
of the IKF and meet the requirements of
the local State Athletic Commission or of a thickness of not less than 1 inch.
Material: Ethafoam.
- FLOOR COVER: The cover of the ring must be CANVAS.
- VINAL or other coverings
will not be allowed for fighters safety.
- RING ROPES:
- No less than 4 (FOUR) ropes.
- Not less than 1" in diameter.
- Bottom rope: 18" above the ring floor MAX.
- Top rope: 52" above the ring floor MAX.
- The bottom rope must be padded with a padding of a thickness not less than
1/2".
- Soft rope ties shall connect all ropes approximately every 6' apart.
- All ropes shall be tight and approved by the
IKF event representative prior to the
event.
- CORNER CUSHIONS: All corners must be padded for fighters protection
with IKF approved cushions.
- RING ADVERTISING SPACE ANY AND ALL:
Due to some past events that have had "RUDE" Advertisments on the
corner cushions, "ALL"
Advertising displayed on the ring must have WRITTEN approval of the
IKF. Promoters are required to inform the
IKF of any and all advertising/sponsorship
income related to the advertising of any
IKF sanctioned event.
- STOOLS & BUCKETS:
Promoter shall provide all necessary ring equipment including 2 stools &
2 buckets, 1 for each corner.
- LIGHTING:
- The ring shall have BRIGHT LIGHTS that light up all 4 corners and
the middle of the ring EQUALLY.
- NO LIGHTS shall shine into the eyes of ANY Fighter or Judge.
- All lights must ONLY shine DOWNWARD.
- Lights may not shine at any angle directly into the fighting ring area that
may blind the fighters vision.
- Prior to the initiation of any match, the IKF
Event Referee & Representative shall inspect the bout area for safety and
the IKF promoter shall be required to make
whatever changes to such area as are necessary in the judgment of the IKF Event Referee & Representative.
RING -
ROUND GONG OR BELL
Also see Timekeeper
- All necessary sound and recording equipment shall be provided by the
Promoter or Official Timekeeper.
- This includes
- A whistle.
- Stop watch.
- IKF approved round bell.
- The bell will be no higher than the floor level of the ring.
- The bell or gong shall be of clear tone so that the fighters and assistants
may easily hear it.
