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Today's Quote...
"Nothing
in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain,
difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy
life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them
well."
Theodore Roosevelt
QUESTIONS? E-MAIL THE IKF AT main@ikfkickboxing.com OR CALL US AT (916) 663-2467
WEDNESDAY,
May 5th, 2019, AT 5:15 PM/
PST
UPDATED 7:30 PM / PST
HELP US HELP YOU!
If you registered as a Trainer OR Fighter by PayPal for this years 2021 IKF World Classic, but did not send in your registration form, Photo, or if needed (Juniors) a copy of your birth certificate,
WE HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOU ARE!
- NON REGISTERED FIGHTERS!!
- Tayden Binder, Largo, Florida, USA
- Stanley Bryan Jr., Conyers, Georgia, USA
- Julian Enriquez, Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA
- Christian Foster, San Marcos, Texas, USA
- Madelyn Grimaldi, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
- I.M.E - NO NAME LISTED - UNKNOWN! Kissimmee, Florida, USA
- Christopher Lazo, Coral Springs, Florida, USA
- Ross Levine, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
- Dylan Lopez, North Miami, Florida, USA
- Magdalene Mulandi, Nairobi, Nairobi
- Laura Rivera, Winter Park, Florida, USA
- Joseph Smith, Round Hill, Virginia, USA
- James Thomas, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- Geoffrey Traylor, Tyler, Texas, USA
- Kimberly Watson, Okeechobee, Florida, USA
- Rufus Wolokolie, Dixon, California, USA
- Bethany Wyre, Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
- Tayden Binder, Largo, Florida, USA
- NON REGISTERED TRAINERS - CORNERMEN!!
- Lonnie Beck, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, USA
- Ross Levine, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
- Michael Hayes, Pryor, Oklahoma, USA
- Mayambala Mohammed, Kampal, Central, Uganda
- Namanya Gladys Rwensiisira, Kampal, Central, Uganda
- Tugume Titus, Kampal, Central, Uganda
- Jose Torres, Cicero, Illinois, USA
- Lonnie Beck, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, USA
We have no idea what weight class you want
to fight in, rule style, competition level, etc. etc.
SADLY, we have had the most incomplete registrations this year than we have
EVER had.
Please go to the PENDING FIGHTERS PAGE - CLICK HERE!
OR TRAINERS PAGE - CLICK HERE!
and see if your name is on there.
If so, YOU never read
all the directions to complete your registrations.
PLEASE DO SO ASAP!!!
Because if not, you are within days of being
dropped from the Tournament since we have no idea where in the brackets to place
you.
We can't help you if you don't follow all the directions and help us help
you.
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IKF WORLD CLASSIC MEDICAL INFO
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The added "Advanced
Medical" Requirements are a mandated requirement of the
Florida State Athletic Commission.
To Extensive? Well, in our professional opinion from sanctioning events for over 30 years, and seeing what EVERY other state in the Nation requires, YES! We believe these are way too extensive for "AMATEUR" Fighters, not to mention EXPENSIVE! However, it is what it is. We feel the California State Athletic Commission {CSAC} requirements are far more superior and much better based for AMATEUR Fighters. The IKF and CSAC Mandatory Advanced Medical Requirements begin at 40 years old, NOT 35. MRI's are not required until the age of 46. Regardless, as many here know, EVERY State Athletic Commission for whatever reason feels they need their own mandated requirements, and when holding an event in these states, all promoters and sanctioning bodies need to follow them. So, regardless what anyone else thinks, ALL FIGHTERS over the age of 35 are required to submit all the required Advanced Medical tests, documents etc. as noted on this page here by 5:00 PM, June 10th, 2021 to the IKF headquarters by e-mail { main@ikfkickboxing.com } in scanned pdf documents from your Medical Doctor, MD. | ||
SATURDAY, April 24th, 2019, AT 1:50 PM/ PST
IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...
BRACKET CLOSING DEADLINE
FRIDAY, MAY 7th, 2021
For The 2021 IKF World Classic Deadline Page Click HERE
For the "HOW TO REGISTER AS A FIGHTER" Page Click HERE
BELOW ARE THE
DEADLINES AND REGISTRATION FEES
- Received By 5:00 PM/PST March 26th. 2021
Will be $70.00 Cash or Check or $75.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST March 26th. 2021
&
5:00 PM/PST April 26th, 2021 Will be $80.00 Cash
or Check or $85.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
_______________________________ - BRACKET CLOSING DEADLINE - FRIDAY, MAY
7th, 2021
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST April 26th, 2021
& 5:00 PM/PST May 10th, 2021 Will be $90.00
Cash or Check or $95.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST May 10th, 2021
& 5:01 PM/PST May 17th, 2021 Will be $100.00
Cash or Check or $105.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST May 17th, 2021
& 5:00 PM/PST May 21st, 2021 Will be $130.00
Cash or Check or $135.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST May 21st, 2021
& 5:00 PM/PST May 28th, 2021 Will be $140.00
Cash or Check or $145.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST May 28th, 2021
& 5:00 PM/PST June 4th, 2021 Will be $150.00
Cash or Check or $155.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!
_______________________________ - Received BETWEEN 5:01 PM/PST June 4th, 2021
& 5:00 PM/PST June 11th, 2021 Will be $160.00
Cash or Check or $165.00 If Paid By Pay Pal.
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!
_______________________________ - LATE
ADDITION REGISTRATIONS
FIGHTER CAN ONLY REGISTER INTO A FIGHTER BRACKET WHERE THERE ARE ALREADY FIGHTERS!
CHECK YOUR DESIRED WEIGHT AND RULE STYLE BRACKET "BEFORE" YOU REGISTER!- ADULT MEN
- ADULT WOMEN
- JUNIOR BOYS
- JUNIOR GIRLS
- The IKF will accept what is called "LATE
ADDITION REGISTRATIONS". These Registrations are as follows:
- Registrations Received Between 5:01 PM/PST FRIDAY, June 11th, 2021 until THURSDAY, 5:00 PM/PST, June 17th, 2021.
- Registration Fee of $185.00. ($190 if by PayPal.)
- MUST E-MAIL TO IKF ON BY SAME DEADLINE YOUR PASSPORT
HEADSHOT PHOTO! No Photo,
NO REGISTRATION!
- PHOTO must be sent as a jpg file via e-mail to main@ikfkickboxing.com
- The IKF will accept what is called "LATE
ADDITION REGISTRATIONS". These Registrations are as follows:
_____________________________________________
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
THURSDAY, 5:00 PM/PST, June 17th, 2021!
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IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...
IKF
WORLD CLASSIC
VENDOR BOOTHS!
Time is running out for those looking to
have a booth at this years 2021 IKF World Classic.
For Vendor Booth Info Click
HERE!
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BOOTH VENDORS
OR SPONSORS
DON'T MISS THE DEADLINES!!!
FIRST DISCOUNT DEADLINE: FRIDAY,
5:00 PM, APRIL 23rd, 2021
THIS REGISTRATION INCLUDES **FREE
WI-FI HOOK-UP AT YOUR BOOTH - $120 VALUE! **UP TO 5 STAFF EVENT TICKETS - $250
VALUE!
SECOND DISCOUNT DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, 5:00 PM, MAY 14th, 2021
FINAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 5:00 PM, JUNE 11th, 2021
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VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION / APPLICATION FORM
CLICK HERE
2021 IKF World Classic Ballroom - Windermere Ballroom
- 34,352 Square Feet In Size
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WEDNESDAY April 7th, 2020, AT 3:20 PM / PST
NEW - LARGER BALLROOM
FOR
2021 IKF WORLD CLASSIC
With all the discussions and expected
increase in registered fighters, today the IKF
expanded the 2001 IKF World Classic
Ballroom space from the 27,000 square foot Plaza Ballroom to the
35,000 Square Foot Windermere Ballroom...
See you in July, in Orlando...
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IKF NEWS...
PROCRASTINATION
So, Are you registered yet for this years IKF World Classic?
Registration keeps going up
and up the closer to the event we get... Last year at this time we had 29
fighter's registered. As of this moment, not counting those in the "Yet to
confirm" file, we're at 31...
The RUSH begins in May, so don't let "The
Rush" get you behind...
Registered Fighters -
Click HERE!
"Procrastination is one of the
most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is
heavy."
Wayne Gretzky...
- 2021 IKF
WORLD CLASSIC
- HOW TO REGISTER AS A FIGHTER PAGE:
CLICK HERE
- HOW TO REGISTER AS A TRAINER PAGE: CLICK HERE
- HOW TO REGISTER AS A FIGHTER PAGE:
CLICK HERE
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Page Is Now Up.
YOU CAN CALL IN TO
RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT 888-421-1442.
The usual $30 Resort Fee Is OPTIONAL For ALL IKF Bookings "WHEN BOOKING UNDER THE IKF KICKBOXING BLOCK." These discounted rates will be honored for reservations 3 days prior and 3 days after the event based on availability. BOOK EARLY!
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IKF NEWS...
The IKF/PKB Point Muay Thai/ Kickboxing Sparring Tournament
Returns
to the IKF World Classic
Orlando, Florida -
July 3rd, 2021!
Registration is not Open for Full
Contact Fighters!
The IKF World Classic is
confirmed to return to Orlando, Florida July 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Hyatt
Regency Hotel!
It will be a grand celebration fitting for
the 4th of July weekend...esp. since the Covid 19 shut the event down twice last
year!
However, IKF CEO
Steve Fossum
has noted "I'm all in!" meaning he is committed to making this
event happen for the sport!
This is welcome news to the Full Contact -
Muay Thai / Kickboxing Community who have be strangled by the Covid 19 and are
hungry to compete against the international and top notch competition the IKF World Classic brings!
The IKF World Classic is
known for some of the best belts and awards in the industry making this event a
must for the serious fighter!
After getting the green light from Mr. Fossum, we will return with the IKF/PKB Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing Sparring Tournament on Saturday, July 3rd only. This event has become somewhat of a staple at the prestigious IKF World Classic and many clubs look forward to bringing their beginner and up and coming fighters to participate in the PKB Sparring as we nicknamed it! ?? The advance fighter can also compete...against other advanced fighters of course!
For those who do not know...the IKF/PKB Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing Sparring Tournament is Semi- Contact where Knockouts are not allowed but the action is real, fast and somewhat intense! But most of all, its fun and has become a major incubator for building fighters and the sport
Registration will be open in the coming days for the PKB Registration at www.AKPromotions.org - (843)773-1005.
Be reminded the those wanting to do full
contact can REGISTER NOW for the IKF World Classic Full Contact fighting on
the IKF website at
www.IKFKickboxing.com or contact the IKF headquarters at (916) 663-2467.
Should be fun...Get registered Today! Forward March!
TUESDAY February 23rd, 2020, AT 4:20 PM / PST
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Results From Fight Fitness Center &
Ali Tareh's
"Amateur Fight
Night AFN 43"
February
20th, 2021 - Clearwater, Florida, USA
- WHAT: IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing & ISCF MMA
- WHO: Mr. Ali Tareh - Pahlavan Promotions
- WHERE: Banquet Masters, Clearwater, Florida, USA
- IKF & ISCF Event Representative: Connie Barden
- IKF & ISCF Event Referees: Josh Rutgers
- IKF & ISCF Judges: Brooks Mason, John Westerterp & TBA
- IKF & ISCF Ringside Physicians (MD): Dr. Eman Spaulding
- Promoter: Mr. Ali Tareh at (727) 525-3159 or by e-mail at ali@pahlavanpromotions.com
- ON THE WEB: PahlavanPromotions.com
- IKF
JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
RULES
Ryan Arteaga (Naples, Florida ,USA, 0-1, 127, 5'8", 15, 1-31-2006, Keith Rummel, (239) 877-2199)
VS Mason Nguyen (Valrico, Florida, USA, 1-0, 130, 5'7", 14, 2-8-2007, Ronnie Briere, (813) 728-6741)
WINNER: Mason Nguyen by Split Decision: 30-27, 29-28, 30-29.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Daniel Hernandez (Dade City, Florida, USA, 2-0-1, 144, 5'9", 11-6-1992, Ben Sor Suchart, (813) 377-9102)
VS Andrew Winter (Winter Springs, Florida, USA, 0-0-1, 148, 5'9", 4-20-2001, Mark Elefane, (310) 999-9158)
RESULT: Split Decision Draw: 28-29, 30-27, 29-29.
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Arias Caudell (Tampa, Florida, USA, 1-3, 170, 5'7", 9-20-1988, Steve Morales, (813) 300-9287)
VS Malcow Casas (Bonita Springs, Florida, USA, 1-0, 170, 9-1-2000, 6', Keith Rummel, (239) 877-2199)
WINNER: Malcow Casas by TKO at 2:24 of round 2.- MEDICAL SUSPENSION: Arias Caudell received a 30 day suspension until March 22, 2021.
- IKF
JUNIOR AMATEUR MUAY THAI
RULES
Joseph Buckley (Bradenton, Florida, USA, 2-0, 149, 6', 10-14-04, Erik Marshall, (941) 812-2560)
VS Domanik Kraemer (St Petersburg, Florida, USA, 0-1, 148, 5'10", NEED DATE OF BIRTH! Ali Tareh, (727) 415-8176)
WINNER: Joseph Buckley by Majority Decision: 30-28, 30-27, 29-29.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
IKF AMATEUR FLORIDA STATE SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
Kyle Benner (Naples, Florida, USA, 11-5, AMMA: 0-2, 136, 5'8", 7-10-1992, Keith Rummel, (239) 877-2199)
VS Matthew Xavier Knight (Riverview, Florida, USA, 7-4, 136, 6'3", 12-10-1993, Ronnie Briere, (813) 728-6741)
WINNER: Kyle Benner by Unanimous Decision: 50-45, 50-47, 50-45.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Samuel Delao (Largo, Florida, USA, 160, 1-1, 5'11", 8-23-1994, Vince McGuiness, (813) 260-0179)
VS Jimmy Gonzalez (Davie, Florida, USA, 0-1, 160, 6', 3-6-1996, Anthony Crothers, (954) 591-9541)
WINNER: Samuel Delao by Unanimous Decision: 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Andrew Rivera (Fort Myers, Florida, USA, 1-1, AMMA: 2-1, ABX: 1-1, 155, 5'11", 2-25-95, Carl Vickery, (239) 810-8139)
VS Christopher Geliga (Winter Park, Florida, USA, 4-0, 153, 6', 8-30-99, Robert Moiser, (407) 509-3362)
WINNER: Christopher Geliga by Split Decision: 29-28, 29-28, 29-29.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Geo Hernandez (Dade City, Florida, USA, 3-2, 139, 5'8", 3-2-1989, Ben Sorsuchart, (813) 377-9102)
VS Roberto Martin (Tampa, Florida, USA, 3-0, 140, 5'8", 4-17-1998, David Gogichosuli, (813) 545-8212)
WINNER: Roberto Martin by Unanimous Decision: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Tyler Walden (Dublin, Georgia, USA, 1-4, 202, 6'1", 38, 1-31-1983, Cash Willis, (314) 498-8715)
VS Joshua Mack (Tampa, Florida, USA, 3-1, 204, 6', 2-20-1991, Vince Mcguiness, (813) 260-0179)
WINNER: Joshua Mack by TKO at 1:49 of round 2.- MEDICAL SUSPENSION: Tyler Walden received a 30 day suspension until March 22, 2021.
- ISCF AMATEUR MMA RULES
Joe Smith (Port Charlotte, Florida, USA, 0-1, 152, 6', 7-16-1991, Alrey Handrich, ((941) 579-7636)
VS Noah Lopez (Naples, Florida, USA, 1-0, 156, 5'11", 12-4-1998, Keith Rummel, (239) 877-2199)
WINNER: Noah Lopez by Guillotine at 1:32 of round 2.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Jeanel St Fieure (Winter Park, Florida, USA, 1-0, 201, 6'3", 8-4-1996, Robert Mosier, (407) 509-3362)
VS Myles Phillips (Denver, Colorado, USA, 0-1, 201, 6'1", 8-27-1999, Myles Phillips, (702) 640-7748)
WINNER: Jeanel St Fieure by Doctor stoppage at the start of round 3.- MEDICAL SUSPENSION: Myles Phillips received a 30 day suspension until March 22, 2021.
- IKF
AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Nicola Bancalari (Brandon, Florida, USA, 1-0, 154, 5'11", 10-12-1996, Ronnie Briere, (813) 728-6741)
VS Walter Mitchell (Fort Myers, Florida, USA, 0-1, 152, 6'2", 8-22-1995, Carl Vickery, (239) 810-8179)
WINNER: Nicola Bancalar by Unanimous Decision: 30-28, 30-27, 30-27.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES
Moises Gonzalez (Brandon, Florida, USA, 1-0, 178, 6'2", 3-1-2001, Ronnie Briere, (813) 728-6741)
VS Gaelen Przyblowicz (Sarasota, Florida, USA, 1-1, 182, 5'9", 11-30-1993, Erik Marshall, (941) 812-2560)
WINNER: Moises Gonzalez by Unanimous Decision: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
FRIDAY February 19th, 2020, AT 10:40 AM / PST
THIS
WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...
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Presents
"Amateur Fight
Night AFN 43"
Clearwater,
Florida, USA
- WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 2021
- WHAT: IKF Muay Thai Kickboxing & ISCF MMA
- WHO: Mr. Ali Tareh - Pahlavan Promotions
- WHERE: Banquet Masters, Clearwater, Florida, USA
- IKF & ISCF Event Representative: Connie Barden
- IKF & ISCF Event Referees: Josh Rutgers
- IKF & ISCF Judges: Brooks Mason, John Westerterp & TBA
- IKF & ISCF Ringside Physicians (MD): Dr. Eman Spaulding
- Promoter: Mr. Ali Tareh at (727) 525-3159 or by e-mail at ali@pahlavanpromotions.com
- ON THE WEB: PahlavanPromotions.com
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IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...
February
20th, 2021
Mr. Walker Vivian Presents
"IKF Point Muay Thai Sparring Tournament"
Carolina Kickboxing Academy
Florence, South Carolina, USA
"COVID 19 PROTOCOL"
For More Information Go
To
www.AKPromotions.org
Or contact Mr. Walker
Vivian At (702) 833-0326
Or Mr. Johnny Davis at (843) 773-1005 or by e-mail
at johnnyd@akpromotions.org
for Rules etc.
IKF
OFFICIALS
IKF / PKB
Event Representative: Johnny
Davis
MORE
IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...
February
21st, 2021
Mr. Davis Fleming Presents
"IKF Point Muay Thai Sparring Tournament"
4M Fitness Center
Indian Trail, North Carolina, USA
"COVID 19 PROTOCOL"
For More Information Go
To
www.AKPromotions.org
Or contact Mr. Davis
Fleming At (704) 248-1529
Or Mr. Johnny Davis at (843) 773-1005 or by e-mail
at johnnyd@akpromotions.org
for Rules etc.
IKF
OFFICIALS
IKF / PKB
Event Representative: Johnny
Davis
FRIDAY January 29th, 2020, AT 8:00 PM / PST
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IKF... THE BOOK... How A Single Moment In Time
Anyone here remember those things called "Magazines?"
For those too young to know, there was
indeed life before the internet... I remember when the IKF had plans to advance what was previously called "The Book" into an actual IKF Kickboxing magazine back in 2003. The Book was my idea of getting fighter's the much needed exposure they needed and deserved to get them known in the fight game and also get their names out there for promoters around the world to see to get them fight opportunities. Prior to the creation of the book, which was 8 x 11 pieces of paper folded in half and book stapled together, no one had ever done amateur rankings for kickboxing and Muay Thai and even to this day, the IKF is still the only place you will find Amateur Rankings. My goal or desire was to include trainers names (Many, if they knew a fighter, had no idea who trained them) and their contact phone numbers listed with them so promoters could book them for fights. I also felt it would be important to include their current fight records, height, date of birth and where they were located. This was a Major change in the kickboxing game because prior to the book, promoters had to do a lot of work just to get in contact with a fighter's trainer let alone get factual information about the fighter. The Book solved a lot of issues and basically changed the game as far as matchmaking went. Bouts were now created and booked in a matter of hours where as before, it took weeks to put just one bout together. However, before one saw the end product of each of the IKF monthly books, like the Iceberg theory, what no one ever saw was what was under the surface which was hours and days of exhausted work in typing out on a Mac Apple Computer with a 7 inch screen (Yes, "Seven") creating each monthly edition that always included fighter rankings, fighter details / stats, bout results, event results, articles about fighters, training, people of the sport etc. etc... Basically, it was the IKF website in a book. At the time, I was still running a full time martial arts school with over 450 students. However, what few knew is that it was that martial arts school that funded all those beginning years of the IKF. Doing these books was a lonely job, and I don't mean lonely as in the IKF was the only sanctioning body doing such work, I mean lonely as in, all this work was done by just me... These were not the busiest of times for the IKF. During these first several years from 1992 till about 1996-97, we may have only done 1 event a month. It wasn't until we created our web site in 1997 that we basically exploded in growth, mainly because of our new ideas, mainly being current news, pre event press and of course, the Rankings. Those lonely hours and days were spent creating news content, cut and pasting graphics, fight photos, coordinating the pages each month. And keep in mind, these were being made every month. The books grew up to over 50 pages in size, packed with all kinds of Kickboxing and Muay Thai news and information. After all the physical work of putting the master copy together, I'd run it to our local copy store and have them make a few hundred copies. The majority of these were sent out monthly for Free literally all around the world to those who had given me their mailing list while the remainder were given out free at whatever event or events we had that particular month. As I said above, if not for my martial arts school, there were no funds to produce these books. Not including the hours and hours of labor to create them, hard cost of materials, copies and monthly mail outs came to a few thousand dollars every month. However, I knew the sacrifice would pay of, we just need to make sure we were persistent in making sure every month, we had a new edition created. Being persistent though was no easier than a fighter having the discipline to train every day. I remember a certain week when I was basically just exhausted, and honestly thought I was done with all the work and expense of making these every month... I had all but made up my mind to stop doing them... Until a conversation with a fighter changed my entire outlook... At the time, Dan Stell was training kickboxers at my gym and one of Dan's students was a guy named Mike Dougherty. This particular week Mike had asked if he could get this months edition, so I handed it to him and said "Keep it, this might be the last one." he looked at me like a deer in headlights and said "No way! Really?" I went on to explain to him all the cost and work that went into making them, how 100% of that cost was from my martial arts school, or basically, out of my pocket. That I was just tired of doing them and basically, losing more and more money every month. Then... it was what he said next that basically, Kept the IKF moving forward... And this is HONESTLY what he said... "You can't stop making them. We need these books, it's the only way I know who I'm shooting for as a fighter trying to move up the rankings. I mean, I actually take my book to the bathroom and sit and read it while I'm in there. Sometimes I get so involved my wife asks me if I'm ok. You can't stop!" So, there's the story...
Mike "Magicman" Dougherty of Loomis, CA now lives in Reno Nevada. He was trained by Dan Stell and later by Greg Kirkpatrick and he went on after our talk to win two IKF Amateur Titles. On October 21st, 1995 On April 27th, 1996 Speaking of magazines though...
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WEDNESDAY January 6th, 2020, AT 6:30 PM / PST
2021
IKF WORLD CLASSIC
RULE
STYLES
ANSWERING THE CALL FROM FIGHTERS
The 2021
IKF World Classic will now offer "FOUR"
different rule styles as well as a Masters Division for ages 35-45.
The Masters Division was added because the State of
Floridanow requires Advanced Medicals for all fighters over 35 now.
Although
fighters can still compete in the NOVICE or OPEN Adult Divisions, this division
has been added for another option.
The 4 Rule styles will now include Above the Waist FULL
CONTACT RULES.
This was the very first Kickboxing or Full Contact Karate
style when karate made the move to Full Contact fighting in a Boxing ring. As we
had previously posted there were many great, well known Champions under this
rule style, mainly because this type of fighting was the last style to be
featured on weekly TV. This style requires all kicks to be above the waist
except for what is called "boot to boot sweeps".
It will not matter how many brackets this rule style will make as long as the brackets made are with 4 or more fighters. If fighters register into this rule style and not enough fighters register with them they will be allowed to transfer to International Rules and their seeding will still go by the "Registration Date".
- Here are the 4 Different Rule Styles for the
2021 IKF World Classic this coming July 2, 3 & 4th in Orlando, Florida, USA.
- FULL CONTACT: ALL AGES
- INTERNATIONAL: ALL AGES
- MODIFIED MUAY THAI - NO ELBOWS: ALL AGES
- FULL MUAY THAI - WITH ELBOWS: AGES 18+ ONLY.
- For the Fighters Registration page CLICK HERE.
FIGHTER BRACKET SEEDING
ALL Bracket seeding is done according to the date a fighters
registration is received here at the IKF
Headquarters.
Top seeding in an odd number (EX: 3, 5, 7) fighter
bracket could be valuable. It would give the number 1 seeded fighter a first
round bye in a 5-7 fighter bracket which would be the difference of fighting
once on Saturday or twice, or just fighting Sunday in a 3 fighter bracket
instead of both Saturday and Sunday.
So a fighter won't just save money by
registering early, but also, make their path to the title a little easier.
For all other Information on Fighter Registration CLICK HERE.
SEE YOU ALL IN ORLANDO FLORIDA THIS COMING JULY!
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