IKF
UNIFIED
KICKBOXING RULES

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UNIFIED KICKBOXING RULES


  • IKF AMATEUR UNIFIED KICKBOXING RULES

    • EQUIPMENT

      • GLOVES
        • All Gloves Shall Be Provided by The Promoter.
        • All Amateurs will wear 10 oz. Fight Gloves.
        • 12 oz Fight Gloves Can be worn by Heavyweight Fighters (Over 215 Lbs) if Both Fighters Agree To Do So.


      • FIGHT SHORTS
        • Muay Thai Shorts Are Allowed.
        • MMA shorts Are Allowed.
        • Spandex Shorts Are Allowed.
          • HOWEVER - NO Padded Spandex Shorts Allowed.


      • MOUTHPIECE
        • MUST be a full fitted mouthpiece.
        • Two mouthpieces are SUGGESTED:
          • If at any time a mouthpiece is lost and cannot be found, the fighter that lost the mouthpiece will lose by disqualification.


      • MALE / MEN
        • Cups are Mandatory / NO Boxing Cups!


      • FEMALE / WOMEN
        • Pelvic Protectors are Optional.
        • Padded Bra and Chest Protectors are Optional.


      • HEAD GEAR
        • Must be IKF Approved.
        • Competition Headgear ONLY! NOT Training Headgear!
          • NO Chin Bar Allowed.
          • NO Over Padded Ear Pads.
          • NO Oversized Cheek Protectors.


      • SHIN GUARDS
        • Must be IKF Approved.



    • LEGAL STRIKING AREAS

      • HEAD
        • Front of face (From the ears forward).
        • NO Strikes Behind the Ear.
        • NO Rabbit Punches - Strikes to the Back of the Head or to the Base of the Skull.


      • BODY
        • Front of Body.
        • Ribs.
        • NO Strikes to the Spine.


      • THIGHS
        • Inside and outside ONLY.
        • NO Direct Kicks to the Front of the Thigh.


    • LEGAL STRIKES

      • PUNCHES
        • Legal Strikes with the Front Padded Portion of the Glove.
        • Spinning Bbackfist - Striking with the Back Padded Portion of the Glove - ABOVE THE WRIST LINE.
        • NO Hammer Strikes!


      • KICKS
        • Majority of all Kicks are Legal to legal Striking Areas.
        • NO Cartwheel Kicks.

      • KNEES
        • One hand clinch around the neck is permitted only if immediately followed by one knee strike - Then you MUST Release the Clinch.
        • Jumping knees - Below the neck and above the waist.
        • No Knees to The Head.



    • KNOCKDOWNS

      • A legal strike causing fighter to touch the mat with anything other than the bottom of their feet.
      • Referee's Discretion on Balance of the Downed Fighter while he was Struck.
      • 8 Count Is In Effect.
      • 3 Knock Down Rule Is In Effect.
      • The Bell CAN NOT Save You in Any Round.
      • NO Flash Knock Downs.



    • FOULS

      • NO Two Hands Around The Neck Clinch.
      • NO Elbows.
      • NO Rabbit Punches.
      • NO Strikes to the Spine.
      • NO Catching The Leg.
      • NO Calf / Cut Kicks - Striking below the Knee.
      • NO Sweeps - Striking Boot to Boot.
      • NO Neck Throws.
      • NO Hip Throws.



    • ACCIDENTAL FOULS

      • 3 ROUND FIGHTS
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs in the first round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the fight will be called a TECHICAL DRAW.
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs after the bell of the second round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the second round will be scored, and we go to the score cards for a TECHICAL DECISION.

      • 5 ROUND FIGHT
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs in the second round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the fightwill be called a TECHICAL DRAW.
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs after the bell of the third round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the second round will be scored, and we go to the score cards for a TECHICAL DECISION.




  • IKF PROFESSIONAL UNIFIED KICKBOXING RULES

    • EQUIPMENT

      • GLOVES
        • All Gloves Shall be Provided by Promoter.
        • Fighters that Weigh under 147lbs. wear 8 OZ Fight Gloves.
        • Fighters that Weigh 147lbs. or more wear 10 OZ Fight Gloves.
          • If one fighter weighs Under 147 and the other Over 147, BOTH Fighters Shall Wear 10 OZ Fight Gloves.
        • 12 OZ Can be Worn by Super Heavyweight if Agreed by Both Fighters.

      • FIGHT SHORTS
        • Muay Thai Shorts Are Allowed.
        • MMA shorts Are Allowed.
        • Spandex Shorts Are Allowed.
          • HOWEVER - NO Padded Spandex Shorts Allowed.


      • MOUTHPIECE
        • MUST be a full fitted mouthpiece.
        • Two mouthpieces are SUGGESTED:
          • If at any time a mouthpiece is lost and cannot be found, the fighter that lost the mouthpiece will lose by disqualification.


      • MALE / MEN
        • Cups are Mandatory / NO Boxing Cups!


      • FEMALE / WOMEN
        • Pelvic Protectors are Optional.
        • Padded Bra and Chest Protectors are Optional.


    • LEGAL STRIKING AREAS

      • HEAD
        • Front of Face (From the ears forward).
        • NO Strikes Behind the Ear.
        • NO Rabbit Punches - Strikes to the Back of the Head or to the Base of the Skull.


      • BODY
        • Front of Body.
        • Ribs.
        • NO Strikes to the Spine.


      • THIGHS
        • Inside and outside ONLY.
        • NO Direct Kicks to the Front of the Thigh.


    • LEGAL STRIKES

      • PUNCHES
        • Legal Strikes with the Front Padded Portion of the Glove.
        • Spinning Bbackfist - Striking with the Back Padded Portion of the Glove - ABOVE THE WRIST LINE.
        • NO Hammer Strikes!


      • KICKS
        • Majority of all Kicks are Legal to legal Striking Areas.
        • NO Cartwheel Kicks.

      • KNEES
        • One hand clinch around the neck is permitted only if immediately followed by one knee strike - Then you MUST Release the Clinch.
        • Jumping knees - Above the Waist Head.
        • Knees to the Head are Allowed.



    • KNOCKDOWNS

      • A legal strike causing fighter to touch the mat with anything other than the bottom of their feet.
      • Referee's Discretion on Balance of the Downed Fighter while he was Struck.
      • The Bell CAN NOT Save You in Any Round.
      • NO Flash Knock Downs.
        • 8 Count Is NOT IN Effect.
          • So 3 Knock Down Rule Is NOT IN Effect.



    • FOULS

      • NO Two Hands Around The Neck Clinch.
      • NO Elbows.
      • NO Rabbit Punches.
      • NO Strikes to the Spine.
      • NO Catching The Leg.
      • NO Calf / Cut Kicks - Striking below the Knee.
      • NO Sweeps - Striking Boot to Boot.
      • NO Neck Throws.
      • NO Hip Throws.



    • ACCIDENTAL FOULS

      • 3 ROUND FIGHTS
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs in the first round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the fight will be called a TECHICAL DRAW.
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs after the bell of the second round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the second round will be scored, and we go to the score cards for a TECHICAL DECISION.

      • 5 ROUND FIGHT
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs in the second round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the fightwill be called a TECHICAL DRAW.
        • If an ACCIDENTAL foul occurs after the bell of the third round and the fighter CANNOT continue, the second round will be scored, and we go to the score cards for a TECHICAL DECISION.



DETAIL


REGULAR
AMATEUR
EVENTS


AMATEUR
TOURNAMENT
EVENTS


PRO BOUTS


KICKS
ABOVE WAIST


YES


YES


YES


KICKS
TO THE LEGS ABOVE KNEES


YES
Inside and Outside


YES
Inside and Outside


YES
Inside and Outside


KICK
MINIMUM


NO


NO


NO


KNEES


YES


YES


YES


SWEEPS


NO


NO


NO


SPINNING
BACKHAND


YES


YES


YES


SHORTS


MANDATORY


MANDATORY


MANDATORY


PANTS


NO


NO


NO


SHIRTS


NO


NO


NO


HEADGEAR


YES
WITH
OPTION


YES


NO


SHIN PADS


YES
WITH
OPTION


YES


NO


MOUTH GUARD


YES


YES


YES


MEN: GROIN CUP


YES


YES


YES


WOMEN
PELVIC PROTECTOR


OPTIONAL


OPTIONAL


OPTIONAL


ELBOW PADS


NO
ELBOWS


NO
ELBOWS


NO
ELBOWS


HANDWRAPS


YES


YES


YES


GLOVES
8, 10 & 12 Ounce Gloves Allowed.
See Weight Classes For Sizes.


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


FOOT PADS


NO
No "SHOES" Are Allowed


NO
No "SHOES" Are Allowed


NO
No "SHOES" Are Allowed


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