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WHO CAN
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Regardless of your placement at any of the
Regional Seeding Tournament,
or even if you NEVER attended a
Regional Seeding Tournament,
any male or female fighter between the ages of 8 and *45,
from ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD can attend the IKF
World Classic - Amateur Championship Tournament.
(*)
FOR "FULL CONTACT FIGHTERS (Not point kickboxing) 40 years of age and
older:
For Insurance and safety/health reasons, All Fighters 40 years
or older must attain direct IKF Approval
to fight on an IKF Sanctioned event. To do
so, the fighter or trainer must send to the IKF
a "RECENT" video of them "SPARRING" hard for
3 straight rounds with the round breaks left on the Video/DVD. If the Video/DVD
shows "CUTS" or has been edited, it will not be accepted as a
review video by the IKF. Upon review the
IKF will notify the trainer or fighter if
they have been approved to fight in a bout on an IKF
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WHO CAN
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If You Have EVER Fought As A PRO Fighter In ANY Contact Sport (Boxing,
Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts) Or Been PAID A Fighters Purse You CANNOT
Participate in This Event
This Event Is For AMATEURS ONLY!
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HOW TO
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REGISTRATION
DEADLINES |
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SEEDING |
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RULE
STYLES
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- Full Contact Rules
- ALL Kicks and Punches must be ABOVE the Waist of each fighter.
- Boot to boot sweeps are legal to the "FRONT" Foot as long as the
contact is "ON THE KICK BOOT ONLY" and not higher than the ankle.
- Foot Pads Are Mandatory and must cover the toes and the heel and be secured
to the foot by tape.
- Adult fighters and Juniors 16 & 17 years old must attempt 6 "Strongly"
thrown Kicks per round.
- Junior fighters ages 15 and under are required to attempt 4 "Strongly"
thrown Kicks per round.
- Failure to attain minimum kicks in 1 round will result in a 1 point
deduction after the round is scored.
- FOR MORE DETAILS
CLICK HERE.
- International Rules
- Fighters may kick above the waist and to the legs.
- Leg kicks (shin or foot) are allowed to BOTH inside & outside of the
legs but not the knees.
- Foot Pads are Optional.
- Shorts are Mandatory.
- There is no Kick Minimum. FOR MORE DETAILS
CLICK HERE.
- "MODIFIED" International Rules
- Some FCR & IR/MTR fighters agreed to do this when they did not get a
match.
- *Fighters are required to wear shin pads & full foot pads that secure
to the foot and cover the heel.
- *Leg kicks are allowed but only to the OUTSIDE of the FRONT leg only and
ABOVE THE KNEE.
- *There will be no kick minimum.
- *Fighters are requested to wear "Shorts" so that the officials
can clearly see the Knee line.
- MuayThai Rules
- Knees Only Below the Shoulder Line (No Groin of course)
- Knees are allowed only below the shoulder line (No strikes are allowed to
the groin or joints -Knees- of the leg)
- Direct (Side Kick Style) kicks to the front of a fighters legs are NOT
ALLOWED.
- In TRUE Muay Thai as with these rules, FLASH KNOCKDOWNS where the knocked
down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down are NOT COUNTED AS A
KNOCKDOWN OR STANDING 8 COUNTS.
- ELBOWS: To BODY ONLY. Dropping or spiking downward elbows as well as rising
elbows are Illegal.
- Clinching is allowed as long as 1 fighter is ACTIVE WITHIN the clinch. If
there is inactivity for a period of 3 seconds, the referee will break the
fighters.
- Chest Pads are "MANDATORY FOR JUNIORS" and Fighters Must Supply
Their Own.
- NO HIP THROWS: Over the hip throws such as in Japanese arts like
Judo, Jutitsu, Karate, Sambo, or San Shou are illegal. You can NOT use the hip
or shoulder to throw an opponent in any kind of judo throw or reap. No stepping
across, or in front of, your opponents leg with your leg and bringing your
opponent over your hip.
- Taking an opponent around the waist with both arms and twisting them off
balance so they will fall is legal.
- NECK WRESTLING: If in a clinch with arms around each others
shoulder, as to deliver or defend from an elbow strike, twisting the opponent
using the upper body in such a way that you will fall to the ground is allowed.
By using neck and shoulder manipulation, you can spin and throw/dump an opponent
to the canvas without using any part of your body as a barrier. This is fully
legal.
- PLOWING: Fighters are allowed to catch their opponents leg and take
1 step forward. After 1 step, the fighter holding the leg must STRIKE before
taking a second step or more or let go! You can not hold a leg and charge an
opponent to the ropes. You can "dump" a person if you catch their leg
and throw it back towards them causing them to fall backwards but must do so
within 2 steps (see previous). You can also catch under their knee while they
are doing a swing knee and topple them over backwards but must do so within 2
steps (see previous).
- Stepping on a fallen opponent is illegal. Commonly one sees an athlete
twist and pull an opponent over the side of their body (and then land on top),
this is illegal.
- It is considered an Intentional foul is when a fighter plans, with the sole
intention, of falling on top of their opponent to either strike with their knee
or to intentionally hurt their opponent, by making it look like an accident.
- ILLEGAL TRIP: If you position your foot next to your opponent and
twist them over your foot you must clear the leg as your opponent falls or it is
an illegal trip. An athlete CAN spin or pull an opponent over the inside or
outside of the leg and dump him on the ground. However the leg being used to
manipulate and dump the opponent to the ground can NOT stay in that position as
the opponent goes to the floor. If it is set and stays in that position, that
too is an illegal throw (tripping). In other words, the leg must clear
immediately after the opponent is pulled or tripped over the knee. Clear means
that the leg must be moved out of the way BEFORE the opponent hits the canvas.
This means skipping the leg or slightly jumping to the side (as long as it is
moved from the original position). Strangely, this means an athlete can trip
over a leg but must move the tripping leg while the opponent falls to the
ground, or it will be deemed illegal and called a trip.
- SWEEPING: Sweeps (With instep of foot) are not allowed but a
fighter may "KICK" his/her opponents supporting leg with the top of
their foot or shin, NOT the instep as in a karate style sweep. You can not grab
an opponent in the clinch and then sweep their legs out. Common example is to
kick the back of the supporting leg out of the opponent using the back of one's
own leg or calf, this is illegal. All you can do is KICK (roundhouse or using
the top of your foot) an opponents legs out (shin, instep).
- LIFTING: You can NOT in any way lift an opponent off of the ground
to throw them. Common to see an athlete clinch their opponent around the waist,
lift their opponent off the canvas and then twist and throw them around to the
side and onto the canvas. This is illegal and points could be deducted of
continues use this move.
- FOR MORE DETAILS
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WEIGHT CLASS
INFO |
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TRAINER &
COACHES
INFORMATION |
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FIGHT GLOVES
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- SUPPLIED BY
IKF
- Mandatory For All Fighters In All Rule Styles
- All Fighters Will Wear 10 Ounce Gloves Provided By The
IKF.
- Gloves will have "LACES" to secure their fit.
- Gloves will have an attached thumb.
- Once on, Laces must be covered by either white athletic tape or vinal IKF
approved "Glove" tape.
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HEADGEAR
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MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
Mandatory For All Fighters In All Rule Styles
Headgear that are sold with the word "Training"
in there title are not legal "Competition" headgear for IKF Amateur Kickboxing. (Just like they are not
allowed in USA Amateur Boxing) The issue with "TRAINING" Headgears
is that they usually have the large ear padding or the jaw bars. When you look
at the LEGAL Competition Headgear you will notice there is no Jaw Bar
and the Ears are far less padded. Training Headgear range between 16 - 18 ounces
depending on the size while Competition headgear is 10 ounces.
Don't Get Disqualified!
To Read What
Headgear Is LEGAL
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GROIN
PELVIC
PROTECTORS
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- MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
- MANDATORY For All MALE Fighters
- OPTIONAL For All FEMALE Fighters In All Rule Styles
- Must be supplied by each fighter.
- We recommend a full tuck under groin cup.
- TRAINING Style (Boxing Mainly), No Foul Protectors are "NOT"
allowed.
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SHIN PADS
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- MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
- Mandatory For All Fighters In All Rule Styles
- No Metal loop fasteners.
- NO Soccer guards.
- Material must be made of a soft substance.
- Must be secured to the shin with their elastic strap AND Medical-Athletic
Tape.
- Fighters are allowed to wear any brands of shin pads if they desire.
- Cannot Be "Century" Brand.
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HANDWRAPS
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- MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
- Mandatory For All Fighters In All Rule Styles
- Must be supplied by each fighter.
- "Cloth handwraps" or "Pro Style Wraps"
are allowed for Amateur fighters.
- 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.
- 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.
- The IKF event Referee, IKF event Representative or the State
Athletic/Boxing Commission representative shall inspect all wraps and will sign
across the back of the hand if approved before the gloves are allowed to be
placed and secured on the fighters hands.
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MOUTHPIECE
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- MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
 Mandatory For All Fighters
In All Rule Styles- Must be supplied by each fighter.
- Must be FORM FITTING and remain in place when a fighter opens their mouth.
- The IKF Recommends BrainPad. However fighters are allowed to use their
own brand of mouthpiece if they desire.
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FOOT PADS
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- MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
- Full Contact Rules only
- Must be secured to the foot with their elastic strap AND Medical-Athletic
Tape.
- Must cover all the toes and the entire heel.
- Laces if any should not be exposed.
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CHEST
PROTECTOR
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- MUST BE SUPPLIED BY FIGHTER
- Not required for any Adult men's divisions.
- WOMEN: ALL Women must wear a minimum of a Sports Bra with Padding.
- Molded Chest Protectors are acceptable.
- "TRAINING" Chest Protectors are "NOT" allowed.
- JUNIORS: It is MANDATORY For ALL Junior Muaythai fighters (Boys
& Girls) to wear a Chest Protector Approved by the IKF.
- Approved IKF Brands are ONLY These 3
Below:
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MANDATORY
DRESS CODE
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- All Full Contact Rules Fighters will wear Long, Full Length, Full Contact
Style Pants.
- ALL MuayThai & International Rule Fighters will wear SHORTS that DO NOT
extend lower than 3 inches from the top of the knee.
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TRAVEL
EXPENSES
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- Since this is a TOURNAMENT and not a General Event, all fighters
are required to pay their own travel expenses. We suggest each fighter to seek
SPONSORS to pay for their travel expenses and in return, list these
sponsors on fight clothing, warm up robes, cornermens jackets trainer T-shirts,
hats or other areas you feel you can offer your sponsor exposure. ALL REGIONAL
DIRECTORS/PROMOTERS are asked to negotiate special rates with hotels and
restaurants in their area to attain special discount rates for the incoming
fighters and trainers. We appreciate your work in this MUCH NEEDED AREA.
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SEEDING
&
Placement At
The Finals
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HERE |
All
LAST YEARS WC Champions STILL NEED TO REGISTER to fight at this years
IKF World Classic.
Champions "DO NOT" have to register at a regional seeding
event to be seeded for the IKF
World Classic. However, if they choose to register and fight at a
regional seeding event, they automatically lose their automatic top seeded
position. Seeding positions are determined as follows:
- TOP SEED IN DIVISION: Previous years
IKF Tournament Champion in the Same Rule
Style & Same Weightclass.
- Winner at a Regional Seeding Tournament in
their region - Must be an actual Regional bout in the weightclass for both
fighters. Not just a matched-up win.
- Followed by a fighter at a Regional Seeding Tournament that may have won 1,
lost 1, won 2 lost 1 etc.
- Fought in a Regional Seeding Tournament but lost.
- Registered for a Regional Seeding Tournament but did not have a fight.
- Had a Regional Seeding Tournament in their area but due to hardships or
personal issues, could not attend and Registered as a Regional BYPASS Fighter.
- Date of Registration.
- If a Tie on Day RECEIVED, the tie will be broken by Earliest date
registration was POSTMARKED to IKF.
- Followed by proven and or verified fight record.
- BOTTOM SEED IN DIVISION: Any of the
above but registered AFTER
the first Registration Deadline of JUNE 20th, 2008 will not only
be charged a late fee, but also be seeded at the bottom of their
division in the order according to the Date of their Received Registration.
- If a Tie on Day RECEIVED, the tie will be broken by Earliest date
registration was POSTMARKED to IKF.
- This rule applies to ALL
CHAMPIONS too.
- ALL TIES Will be broken by "PROVEN and "VERIFIABLE"
fight records. For this reason, it will assist all fighters best who include
their full fight record with their fighter registration for the Finals.
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BOUT
TIMES
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- BOUT LENGTH:
- ALL ADULT BOUTS Are 3, 2 Minutes Rounds - 1 Minute Rests.
- Juniors Ages 8 to 15: 1:30 Minute Rounds - 1 Minute Rests.
- Juniors Ages 16 & 17: 2:00 Minute Rounds - 1 Minute Rests.
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BOUTS
ENDING IN
A
DRAW
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- If a bout ends in a draw or majority draw after the scheduled 3 rounds, the
fighters will fight 1 more round to break the draw and continue this if
necessary until 2 of the 3 judges determine a majority winner or all 3 judges
pick the same winner.
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PROTESTS
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- There will be NO PROTESTS OF ANY BOUTS
ACCEPTED. This rule has come from the fact that in the first 3 years
of the tournament, EVERY Protested bout that was either reviewed by video or had
a scheduled "EXTRA ROUND FIGHT", ALL of them came out with the same
winner.
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RULE STYLE
REGISTRATION
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- All Fighters must choose a RULE DIVISION - FIGHTING STYLE to Fight
in when they register.
- If the fighter wins at the Regional Level and advances to the Finals, they
CANNOT change their RULE DIVISION at the Finals Event UNLESS there are
no fighters in or close to their weight-division.
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MATCHMAKING
AT THE
REGIONALS
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HERE |
- All FINAL MATCHMAKING and BOUT ORDER for each regional
event will be done AFTER ALL WEIGH-INS have been completed. For this
purpose, we ask that ALL Regional Weigh-ins
be done as they are at the Finals, the evening before. If this cannot
be done, we require ALL WEIGH-INS to be done a
MINIMUM 4 hours prior to the start of the
Regional Tournament.
- If a fighter discovers prior to their regional event that there are no
CONFIRMED opponents for them to fight in their weight class , they will
be given the option to either switch weight classes so they have a bout at their
regionals or they may choose to be a WALKOVER WINNER. See 3 next -
below;
- REGIONAL WALKOVER WINNERS: IF no opponents show up to compete in
your weightclass and rule division at your regional tournament, you can choose
to be a WALKOVER WINNER and receive an automatic invitation to the Finals. You
will still be required to officially register for the Finals as all other
fighters will do.
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MATCHMAKING
AT THE
FINALS
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- All FINAL MATCHMAKING and BOUT ORDER will be Confirmed
AFTER the Official Weigh-Ins.
- WALKOVER CHAMPIONS: There will be several REGIONAL WALKOVER WINNERS
if the regional Directors/Promoters cannot find fighters for some of the
registered fighters. However, at the Finals, there will be NO WALKOVER
CHAMPIONS.
- "HOWEVER", IF Your
confirmed with a scheduled opponent BEFORE the weigh-in date of the
Finals Tournament and your opponent doesn't show up for some reason at the
official weigh-ins of the Finals Tournament, you will be awarded the title by
walkover if there are no other opponents in your division. If this happens, you
are also allowed at this time to switch rule styles or weight divisions
so you can at least have a fight, and a chance at winning "2" Titles.
- If a fighter qualifies at a regional event and we discover that there are
no CONFIRMED Opponents for them to fight in their weight class PRIOR
to the date of the Finals Tournament Weekend, they will have several options.
- SWITCH to a WEIGHT CLASS above or below them to be matched.
- SWITCH to a different rule style.
- Not attend the Finals Tournament and receive a full refund of their
registration fees.
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FIGHTER
SEEDING &
MATCHMAKING
AT THE
REGIONAL &
CHAMPIONSHIP
FINALS
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- In Divisions with an
EVEN Number of Fighters
- In Divisions of "2"
Fighters
- SATURDAY AFTERNOON FINAL:
- Seed #1 will fight seed #2 on either Saturday afternoon or Sunday for the
Championship Tournament Title.
- In Divisions of "4"
Fighters
- ROUND 1 - SATURDAY:
- Seed #2 will face seed #3.
- Seed #4 will face seed #1.
- SUNDAY FINAL:
- The winners of these 2 matches will fight Saturday afternoon or Sunday for
the Championship Tournament Title.
- In Divisions of "6"
Fighters
- ROUND 1 - SATURDAY:
- Seed #1 & 2 will have a bye.
- Seed #3 will fight seed #4.
- Seed #5 will fight seed #6.
- ROUND 2 - SATURDAY:
- The winner of #3 & #4 will fight seed #2.
- The winner of #5 & #6 will fight seed #1.
- SUNDAY FINAL:
- Winners of last 2 bouts will fight for the Championship Tournament Title.
- In Divisions of "8"
Fighters
- ROUND 1 - SATURDAY AM:
- Seed #3 will face seed #6.
- Seed #2 will face seed #7.
- Seed #4 will face seed #5.
- Seed #8 will face seed #1.
- ROUND 2 SATURDAY PM:
- Winner of 3 & 6 will fight winner of 7 & 2.
- Winner of 4 & 5 will fight winner of 8 & 1.
- SUNDAY FINAL:
- The winners of the last 2 matches will fight for the Championship
Tournament Title.
- In Divisions with an
ODD Number of Fighters
- In Divisions of "3"
Fighters
- ROUND 1 SATURDAY:
- The #1 seed will receive a bye.
- Seed #2 will fight seed #3.
- SUNDAY FINAL:
- The winner of 2 vs 3 will fight seed #1 for the Championship Tournament
Title.
- In Divisions of "5"
Fighters
- ROUND 1 SATURDAY AM:
- Seed #1 will receive a bye.
- Seed #4 will fight seed #5.
- Seed #2 will fight Seed #3.
- The winner of 2 vs 3 will advance to the Championship bout on Sunday.
- ROUND 2 SATURDAY PM:
- Winner of 4 vs 5 will fight Seed #1.
- SUNDAY FINAL:
- The winner of 4 vs 5 vs 1 will fight the winner of 2 vs 3 for the
Championship Title.
- In Divisions of "7"
Fighters
- ROUND 1 SATURDAY AM:
- The #1 seed will receive a bye.
- Seed #7 will fight seed #6 in the first fight.
- Seed #2 will fight Seed #5.
- Seed #4 will fight Seed #3.
- ROUND 2 SATURDAY PM:
- Winner of 7 & 6 will fight Seed #1.
- Winner of 2 & 5 will fight winner of 4 & 3.
- SUNDAY FINAL:
- Winner of 7 vs 6 vs 1 will fight winner of 2 vs 5 vs winner of 4 vs 3 for
the Championship Title.
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IKF
CONTACT
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Phone: (916) 663-2467 - Fax:
(916) 663-4510 or E-MAIL at:
main@ikfkickboxing.com
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