• Quick Notes:
  • Fighters: Be prepared to make your registered weight. So don't eat too much turkey :)
    
    
  • Spectator Tickets: Be prepared to get them for $5 less on Friday at 10:AM at Ballroom. They are $5 more on Saturday and Sunday. Or, Order online HERE!
    
    
  • Radisson Rooms: Still time to book rooms at discount but be sure to do under IKF Kickboxing Classic Code... which must be verified. Family and friends can use too. Click HERE to Reserve Online.
    
    
  • Contact for Questions: Johnny Davis (916) 205-4762 - Johnnyd@akpromotions.org or IKF Office at (916) 663.2467.
    • NOTE: The IKF OFFICE will be closed Wednesday by 5:PM as we move to the Radisson Hotel.
      
      

Its the goal of the IKF and AK Promotions to bring you a top quality event that our sport deserves. We sincerely hope that it is appreciated. This has been an exciting venture and because we wanted to get it right...an expensive one. There may be some hiccups along the way but know that we are giving it 100% to bring you a great event.

Its now our time to shine in the world of contact sports. With an exciting year of events in the planning for 2012, we feel you, the athletes and the fans deserve such an event and therefore, its been a pleasure preparing and promoting this event in our State.
Thanks always for your support!

Everyone please travel Safely and Good Luck to each of you!
Happy Thanksgiving! See you Friday... :)
Forward March!

FRIDAY, November 18th, 2011, AT 10:20 AM/ PST

IKFPKB Presents
"IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing"
Oceanside, California, USA

• WHEN: Saturday, November 19th, 2011
• WHO: IKF/PKB
• WHERE: Pilot Built Training Center, 1714 S. Coast Highway Oceanside, California, USA ( Near San Diego, California, USA )
• WHAT: IKF Point Muay Thai / Kickboxing - Semi-Contact - No Knockouts!
• IKF/PKB Event Representative: Daniel Hodges
• INFO: Daniel Hodges at dhodges0331@gmail.com or by calling...(760) 805-7178. Additional information by calling Johnny Davis at (916) 205-4762, e-mail, johnnyd@akpromotions.org

Semi-Contact - No Knockouts! Muay Thai, International Low and Hi Kick Styles- Men, Women and Children!

WEDNESDAY, November 16th, 2011, AT 10:20 PM/ PST

Results From Tommy Delaney's
"IKF Fight Night In The Heritage Hotel"
Portlaoise, Ireland

• WHEN: Friday, November 4th, 2011
• WHO: Tommy Delaney
• WHERE: Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, Ireland
• WHAT: IKF Ireland VS France
• IKF Event Representative: TBA
• IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Tommy Delaney, 086 8496205

IKF Promoter Mr. Tommy Delaney put together an exciting International full contact kickboxing promotion in the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise last Sunday which had eleven bouts and one junior exibition bout. The show was the first of its kind to ever be held in Portlaoise and although the numbers of fight fans could have been better, the fights themselves will have people talking for a long time to come. The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxers had four fighters out and they did their town & their country proud with 100% victories over four quality opponents.

Gary Giles from Claregalway took on Limerick fighter Carl Domiceo in a scheduled 3 rounder and stopped him in the 3rd round in one of the most exciting fights of the evening. The win brings Gary even closer to a possible Irish title fight in the new year. The main event was an Ireland V France International team event featuring Charlie Ward from Castle Park, Eric Daly from Gort and Cathal Manning from Rahoon taking on three all France kickboxing champions.

Ward, who is the current IKF All Ireland & 5 Nations champion was the first Irish fighter to the ring and he faced Jason Decante in a scheduled four rounder and this was a fast paced bout between two very technichal fighters but it was Charlies time to shine and shine he did as he took a well deserved unanamous decision over the French fighter.

Next up was recently crowned IKF European Super Lightweight champion Eric Daly versus seasoned French fighter Eric Tacconi and once again the pace was fast & furious and after four hard rounds it was Dalys hand that was raised as a unanamous victor.

The last fight of the night featured IKF World Light Heavyweight champion Cathal Manning and he faced up to Frances Anthony Pinto. Manning opened the round with some powerful kicks to Pintos midsection that could be heard all around the venue but Pinto fired back and it was shaping up to be a really good fight. That is until midway through the round, Manning caught the Frenchman with a savage left hook to the body. Pinto went down hard to the canvas where he stayed and was counted out by Referee Mick Burke from Dublin. Immediately after the count referee Mick Burke called for the ringside doctor. The doctor revealed that at least one of Pintos ribs was possibly broke and the Frenchman will be out of action for quite a while. Manning, who is this years Galway Bay FM sports star of the year for Kickboxing added yet another knockout win to his impressive CV and the Black Dragon gym had shown that their fighters can mix it up with the best.

1. Jack Wisely, Mountmellick, 13-3 (AM LCR), 04/25/98, 41kg, 5'2'', Tommy Delaney, 086 8476205, defeated Terence Torres, Shannon, 0-3, 11/08/97, 40kg, 5'1'', Howard Vincent, 061 361348, by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
   
   
2. Gearoid Delaney, Mountmellick, 1-2-1, 02/14/81, 68kg, 5'11'', Tommy Delaney - 086 8476205, and Chris Cawley, Thurles, 0-1-3, 02/02/86, 73kg, 5'6'', Terence Kearney, 087 2058820 fought to a draw, 28-30, 29-29, 30-28.
   
   
3. Elizabeth Twomey, Castleisland, 1-0, 06/25/90, 64kg, 5'5'', Paul O Brien, 085 7448446, defeated Sinead Tynan, Mountmellick, 0-1, 04/03/83, 65kg, 5'4'', Tommy Delaney - 086 8476205 by unanimous decision, 28-29, 29-30, 28-30.
   
   
4. Gary Giles, Galway, 6-1 AM FCR, 2-0-2 boxing, 11/23/86, 68kg, 5'11'', Pete Foley, 087 8119227, defeated Carle Domicia, Limerick, 3-1, 07/12/94, 68kg, 6', Eddie Moloney, 087 1435410 by TKO in round 3.
   • IKF Ireland recommend a 30 day suspension for Domicia until December 7th, 2011.
5. Ross McCarthy, Waterford, 6-1-2, 04/04/96, 63kg, 5'7'', Billy O Sullivan, 085 8589902, and Lee Reeves, Limerick, 0-0-1 AM FCR, 5-1 Boxing, 02/28/95, 64kg, 5'9'', Eddie Moloney, 087 1435410, fought to a draw, 29-29, 28-29, 29-28.
   
   
6. Shane Marum, Portlaoise, 1-0, 12/18/86, 60kg, 5'7'', David Marum, 086 2290674, defeated Eoghan Ryan, Shannon, 3-4, 06/04/91, 65kg, 5'8'', Howard Vincent 086 1256806 by decision, 29-27, 29-27, 29-29.
   
   
7. Diarmuid Treacy, Portlaoise, 2-2, 04/30/85, 79kg, 5'10'', Tommy Delaney, 086 8496205, defeated Darren Higgins, Limerick, 0-2, 07/16/73, 77kg, 6', Paul O Brien 085 7448446 by unanimous decision, 24-30, 24-30, 24-30.

Gary Giles (Galway), Mick Burke (Referee - Dublin), Cathal Manning (Winner by Knockout - Galway) & Pete Foley (Galway coach)

Gary Giles (Galway - winner by TKO), Mick Burke (Ref), Carl Domiceo (Limerick)

Memo (French coach), Jason Decante (France), Mick Burke (Ref), Charlie Ward (Winner - Galway) & Pete Foley (Galway coach)

Pete Foley (Galway coach), Eric Daly (Galway - winner), Mick Burke (Ref), Eric Tacconi (France) & Memo (French coach).

WEDNESDAY, November 9th, 2011, AT 7:20 PM/ PST

A Spectator's Delight...


Bare Witness to the IKF West Coast Classic!
Over 170 Fighters Are Set To Battle In Sacramento
On The Day After Thanksgiving...


Its Gunna Be A WEEKEND LONG FIGHT PARTY!

When we say many of you have never seen anything like the forthcoming IKF West Coast Classic Muay Thai / Kickboxing Tournament that will be held November 25th, 26th and 27th in Sacramento, CA...we mean it literally for the most part.

How many of you have ever seen over 100 Full Contact/ Muay Thai/ Kickboxing fights in one weekend?
How many of you have ever seen over 40 champions crowned all in one day! One would venture to say...most have not.

Well, the IKF WCC will offer just that, a full weekend of the best Amateur Muay Thai Kickboxing action on the planet! Kids as young as eight years old...yes, eight... will be fighting for sport and the honor of wearing a championship belt that almost covers their entire torso and weighs almost as much as they do...oh well, kinda! :) Women will do battle with one intent...to walk out of that ring with one of those white and gold belts around their athletic waistlines! The mens division as always will be packed with some of the best talent from around the country! Men, both young and old, heavy and light will get their opportunity to battle for beautiful belts revealed only a few days ago by us. (Pictured Right)

"We didn't want the BELT to be the only incentive for people to register." Says IKF President Steve Fossum. "If anything, people have been shocked and blown away when they saw what their prize will be for the OPEN DIVISION Fighters. The most common response we have been hearing and reading is, 'Wow, those belts are nicer than any Pro belt I've seen!"

And for the cost of each of these treasures of leather and gold, they will make any Champion proud beyond belief,
especially when they pick them up and realize how heavy they are too.

So you see, spectators will indeed have the delight of witnessing what has never happened before in the State of California! Spectators will see first hand the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Spectators will also get a high from witnessing other spectators enjoying the ultimate in contact sports competition! Moreover, spectators will also witness unprecedented sportsmanship and courage by all of the fighters who dare step into the ring!

Yes, emotions will run high! Thrills will be many but the memories for everyone in attendance will last a lifetime...or at least until next year around the same time! We are encouraging all fighters to invite their family and friends to witness you receiving one of those belts and the additional awards that go to the champions that weekend! This weekend will be an experience you will never forget. Fighting for the ultimate prize in front of your family, friends and fight fans, but more so, in front of your peers, those who know first hand how much work you have done to get to this point.

There is no way, anyone close to you should miss the opportunity to witness this lasting and deserving memory forever! Fighters...call, text, facebook your family and friends and let them know where you will be that weekend and let them know how much you would like them there too for moral support! Sometimes crowd support for a fighter motivates them to give their all and who knows, on this weekend with all tools ready to go...including a large support base...victory could be yours!

Everyone is reminded to get their tickets now as spectator seating will be limited.

For Ticket Prices and other Info Click
HERE!

Online tickets are on sale at www.AKPromotions.org and will be on sale online til Saturday, November 26th.
Physical Advance tickets will be on sale on Friday, morning at 10:AM at the Ballroom entrance (Fri., Sat., Sun. and weekend passes will be sold)
Tickets will also be available at the door on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information on tickets contact Johnny Davis at johnnyd@akpromotions.org or call (916) 205-4762.

The IKF West Coast Classic...
Where the Best Comes West!
See you in a few days!

TUESDAY, November 8th, 2011, AT 1:00 PM/ PST

Is Your Room Booked Yet?
DISCOUNT DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!
- Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 -
Hotel Rooms are Filling Fast
WHY PAY MORE AT REGISTRATIONS?

TRAINERS, FIGHTERS AND FIGHT FANS OF THE IKF International West Coast Classic,
We have been stressing the need for you to get your hotel rooms booked now for the upcoming IKF International West Coast Classic and even more so TODAY! Word has it that the hotel is almost booked up for this event.

The Regular Room Rate at this Hotel is $131.50 + Tax & Fees.
The IKF Rate over this weekend is $119.00 per night.
However, as noted on the event Hotel Page, this fee will only be good until Tomorrow (Wednesday) November 9th, 2011.
After this date, the fees for everyone goes up to $131.50 per night, "IF" there are rooms available.

The special IKF Rate is available to not just fighters and trainers, but also family and friends of fighters, and of course, Fight FANS TOO!

FIGHTERS: In the past at the IKF World Classic, we have checked for room bookings privately with the Hotel with their booking manifest which allowed us to not have to ask every fighter for their proof of room booking. However, we will not be able to do this at the Radisson for this event. So instead, EVERY FIGHTER will be required to show to the IKF at event Registrations on Friday, November 25th, a "PRINTED RECEIPT" with YOUR NAME on it proving your room booking.

If you have to book your room on registration day, the room rate will surly be more.

If living within 50 miles of the Radisson Hotel, you are not required to stay at the Radisson, HOWEVER: You will be required to show "PROOF OF RESIDENCE" at Registration to be proven by MapQuest.
Hotel Reservation Information.

MORE IKF WEST COAST CLASSIC NEWS!

TECATE
Joins
IKF International West Coast Classic

The IKF and AK Promotions would like to welcome
DBI Beverage Inc. and TECATE as a Sponsor for the first annual
IKF International West Coast Classic.

DBI Beverage Inc. is one of the leading beverage distributors in the country. Headquartered just outside Nashville in La Vergne, Tennessee, DBI Beverage Inc. is the corporate parent of companies that operate eight distributorships in California: DBI Beverage Sacramento in West Sacramento, California, with branches in Chico, California and Truckee, California; DBI Beverage San Francisco in South San Francisco, California; DBI Beverage Napa in Fairfield, California, with a branch in Ukiah, California; DBI Beverage San Jose in San Jose, California; and DBI Beverage San Joaquin in Stockton, California. These distributorships supply thousands of retail accounts with a wide variety of domestic, craft and import beers, specialty waters, energy drinks, and soft drinks.

DBI Beverage Inc. is also a sponsor for major sports teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings, San Francisco Giants, Sacramento RiverCats, Stockton Ports, as well as venues such as, Cal Expo, Sacramento State University, Stockton Arena, Sleeptrain Amphitheatre, Music in the Park, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain Winery and the Blue Moon Art Walk.

The IKF and AK Promotions would also like to thank several other companies who are making this event possible.

MORE IKF WEST COAST CLASSIC NEWS!

SPONSOR? VENDOR? PROGRAM ADS?
If you want to be a sponsor or have a products booth at this years IKF International West Coast Classic,
Check out the Sponsor - Vendor page by clicking
HERE!

MORE FIGHT NEWS!

The Loss Of
"Smokin' Joe!
1944 - 2011

At the age of 67, well known boxer Smokin' Joe Frazier left us yesterday after a long battle to liver cancer. Muhammad Ali drew the crowds, charmed the media and stole the show. But while Ali is deservedly remembered as "The Greatest," it was Joe Frazier who defined what being a fighter was truly about. Frazier will always be linked in boxing history with Ali.

Frazier was once the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and was the first man ever to defeat Muhammad Ali in the ring. Frazier rose from the most humble beginnings in Buford, South Carolina. He moved to Philadelphia and, before Rocky Balboa ever graced the silver screen, he was the name and face most associated with Philadelphia boxing. He nearly quit boxing in 1964 when he lost to Buster Mathis in the Olympic Trials and didn't make the U.S. team. But when Mathis broke a hand, Frazier went to Tokyo in his place and won a gold medal.

After winning 19 straight fights, in 1968, Frazier was matched with Buster Mathis for the NYSAC World Heavyweight title in Madison Square Garden. Mathis, as noted above, had beaten Frazier in the US Olympic trials and would have gone to Tokyo except for injury, was also unbeaten (23-0) and won the early rounds with some smart lateral movement. But Frazier kept pressing and smothering and eventually knocked Mathis out with a tremendous right-hand left-hook combination at the 2:33 mark of the 11th round to become the NYSAC world heavyweight champion.

However, After defending his NYSAC title 5 times, Frazier wanted a shot at Ali and the WBA and WBC World Titles. However Ali wasn't available, but his World Titles were.

Ali had fought his last bout on March 22nd, 1967. A Knockout victory over Zora Folley (74-7-4) at the Madison Square Garden in New York at 1:48 of round 2 to retain his WBA World heavyweight title. However, due to legal troubles, Ali was stripped of his titles and said he would not fight for the next three years. So he officially announced his retirement on February 2nd, 1970 to allow the winner of the upcoming Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis unification bout to be considered the undisputed champion. Frazier defeated Ellis (27-5) on February 16th, 1970 by 5th round TKO and took home the vacant WBC heavyweight title, the WBA World heavyweight title and the NYSAC World heavyweight title.

However Ali fought again with a TKO victory over Jerry Quarry in October of 1970, and another TKO victory over Oscar Natalio Bonavena in December of 1970 while Frazier defended his WBA and WBC titles with a TKO victory over Bob Foster (41-4) on November 18th, 1970.

During the 1970's, what must be considered the "Golden Age" of boxing during our lifetimes, an era where the heavyweight division boasted at least four bona-fide superstars: Frazier, Ali, George Foreman, and Ken Norton. While Ali was the center of the boxing universe, the other three all engaged in memorable battles with the self-proclaimed "Greatest" none more so than Frazier. He did it all through sheer will and perseverance. He fought in a classic bobbing-and-weaving style, working his way to the inside by attacking the body and then unleashing his money punch, the left hook. He paid a heavy price to get inside, particularly in his bouts against Ali, but Frazier was fearless.

The time was now right for Frazier and Ali to make history... For Frazier and Ali they had two of their three bouts noted as two of the greatest fights in boxing history.
Finally, in 1971 they were both guaranteed $2.5 million to fight each other as unbeaten heavyweight in what was to be called, the "Fight of the Century", where Frazier beat Ali in Madison Square Garden. Ali had nearly all of the physical advantages, but in the fight that remains the most significant in the sport's history, it was Frazier who threw perhaps the perfect left hook (Right) to knock down Ali in the 15th round, punctuating a victory on March 8th, 1971, in what will forever be remembered as "The Fight of the Century." Judge Artie Aidala scored it 9 rounds to 6, Judge Bill Recht had it 11 rounds to 4 and Judge Arthur Mercante scored it 8 rounds to 6, all in favor of Frazier who took the victory and the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles. Frazier spent nine days in the hospital after becoming the first man to defeat Ali, and he was never the same fighter again.

Frazier would defend the titles 2 times with TKO victories over Terry Daniels (28-4-1) and Ron Stander (23-1-1).

In January of 1973 when talks about a rematch with Ali, the number 1 contender, broke down over money Frazier signed up to face the number 2 contender, George Foreman at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The result was a dent to his bank balance, he got a guaranteed $800,000, instead of fighting Ali for a guaranteed $3 million, and a much bigger hole to his reputation. Frazier, a 3-1 betting favorite, was bashed from pillar to post to boxing mat as he was put down six times before being stopped in the second round as he lost his titles to George Foreman by TKO at 2:26 in the round 2. Frazier was knocked down three times in the first and three times in the second.

After a 12 round victory in July of 1973 over Joe Bugner (43-5-1) at the Earls Court Arena in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, Frazier met Ali again a year after losing to Foreman in January of 1974 at the Madison Square Garden in New York. This time Frazier's outcome would not be the same as he lost to Ali by a 12 round decision for the NABF heavyweight title.

In 1975 Frazier made his Motown recording debut with First Round Knockout, written and produced by Van McCoy, an upbeat number in which he joyously remembered "One minute they were standing so tall/ The next second they began to fall ..." Music was Frazier's passion, and while his band The Knockouts never scored a number 1 hit, they did perform regularly on the Vegas strip.

With two more TKO wins over Jerry Quarry (49-6-4) and Jimmy Ellis (39-11-1) in October of 1975, Frazier and Ali were set to meet again at the Araneta Coliseum in Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines for the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles in what would be the fight known as "The Thrilla in Manila." What some may not know about this bout was that the weigh-in was 5 days in advance of bout. As to why, we were never able to find out. In the end it would be Ali who would come away with the TKO victory. It was the third and most brutal fight in the Ali-Frazier trilogy. Both men slugged each other to the brink in the late morning heat until, with Frazier's eye closing and his body shutting down, his trainer Eddie Futch called the fight off at the end of the 14th round. "No, no, Eddie, ya can't do that to me," Frazier begged, rising off his stool. "You couldn't see in the last two rounds," said Futch. "What makes ya think ya gonna see in the 15th?" "I want him, boss," said Frazier. "Sit down, son," said Futch. "It's all over. No one will ever forget what you did here today." That was true enough, but for Frazier the pain and perceived dishonor of being pulled out lingered until his death. the fight was the 1975 Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine. Watch this great bout, the entire fight by clicking HERE.

Larry Merchant, the one-time sports editor of the Philadelphia Daily News and now an HBO Sports boxing analyst, said, "There was nothing not to love about Joe Frazier and how hard he trained, how hard he fought and much he wanted to win, That 1971 fight is still the biggest and greatest event I ever covered and it exceeded all the extraordinary expectations that were placed upon it." That's what Joe Frazier was. He was a guy who exceeded expectations. He wasn't the fastest or the strongest or the most athletic, but there were few who were as fearless and few who gave as much of himself in pursuit of a victory.

His bouts with Ali were associated with a lot of negative pre-fight taunting of Frazier by Ali, calling him a "Gorilla" and an "Uncle Tom". Though Frazier was articulate and intelligent, the labeling of him as a "Gorilla" by the vocal, charismatic Ali led many to believe to the contrary. He felt betrayed because he tried to help Ali when Ali was stripped of the heavyweight title for refusing induction into military service. Ali was exiled for three years at the peak of his powers, from 1967 to 1970, and Frazier went to bat for him in order to help him get his license back. He went so far as to plead Ali's case with President Nixon. And because he felt he had done so much, he resented Ali's taunts during the promotion of their three great fights.

"Believe me when I tell you this, Ali respected Joe an awful lot," said Gene Kilroy, Ali's long-time friend and former business manager. "When they signed for that fight, they made so much money and everything was guaranteed. They didn't have to do a thing to promote it, because it wouldn't make a difference. But Ali never met a camera he didn't love and he began talking about Joe to anyone who would listen. I told Joe years later that Ali was just trying to sell the fight, but Joe said to me, 'How do you think I feel when he calls me an Uncle Tom? My kids come home from school and tell me the other kids told them their Dad's a gorilla.' Joe just couldn't get over it."

Frazier (and Foreman, who later gained fame as a Preacher and television salesman) became foils to Ali's intelligent persona. Not until after his retirement did the affable Frazier emerge. He re-emerged from boxing retirement as a lounge singer, appearing in venues and strutting his moves through a memorable Miller Lite commercial. He was an ambassador for the sport, along with Foreman, especially important at a time when Ali's Parkinson's Disease prevented him from being a voice for the sport's magical era.

Joe Frazier leaves behind a legacy befitting a heavyweight champion, memories of his defeat of Ali in 1971, of the brutal battle between the two in Manila, and of other memorable battles with George Foreman and others. At a time when boxing has been searching for men like Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, a time when 49-year old Evander Holyfield has indicated that he wants to return to the ring and face the Klitshko brothers, who apparently hold the current boxing belts (a fact known to at least 10 people, perhaps), the passing of Joe Frazier reverberates even stronger. Farewell, Smokin' Joe... You were one of the greatest.

A Great Tribute To
"Smokin' Joe
By ESPN.
CLICK HERE.

MONDAY, November 7th, 2011, AT 2:00 PM/ PST

"It's All About THE BELT Baby!"

This has been the phrase that fighters have used to separate the IKF Championship Tournaments from all others.
"What will I win for my efforts?"
The IKF wants to make sure that EVERY Fighter's effort is worth something GREAT!
This is why from the very first IKF Tournament back in 1999, the IKF Tournaments have ALWAYS been known for their great awards,
Especially their CUSTOM MADE Championship Belts!

For the IKF International West Coast Classic, ALL CHAMPIONS in the "OPEN" Divisions will win A Championship Belts!
ALL CHAMPIONS in the "NOVICE" Divisions will win Custom Engraved Championship Trophy Cups!

And now, without further delay, It's time to show you all the
2011 IKF International West Coast Classic Championship Belts...

2011 IKF International West Coast Classic
Championship Belt!
- AWARDED TO ALL CHAMPIONS IN THE "OPEN" DIVISIONS -
BLACK & GOLD ENGRAVED SIDE PLATES YET TO BE ADDED WITH EACH DIVISION ENGRAVED ON THEM

WHICH ONE OF THESE IS YOURS...?

This is an all leather belt with Red Stitched Edge Trimming.

Red Jewels surround all three gold plated metal plates and snaps.

And YES, EVERY CHAMPION in the OPEN DIVISIONS
will receive one of these Beautiful Championship belts...
Even in the Junior Divisions!

"Be Great, Powerful Beyond Measure"
CLICK HERE

THURSDAY, November 3rd, 2011, AT 9:15 PM/ PST

TIME TO FOCUS ON THE IKF INTERNATIONAL WEST COAST CLASSIC...

Hotel Rooms are Filling Fast!
WE HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU NOT TO WAIT to get your hotel room reserved at the Radisson in Sacramento...
BUT IT MAY BE TOO LATE!
THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY ROOMS UNDER OUR SPECIAL ROOM RATE BLOCK, AND ONCE THEY ARE GONE, "YOU" WILL BE PAYING A LOT MORE FOR YOUR ROOMS!!!

Remember there is a limited block at the discounted rate and an "EXTRA" registration fee if you don't have your room there ($100.00)..
Your support to the hotel for staying there help us keep YOUR cost down for this event and other IKF Tournaments, and you WILL be checked for room confirmation at the event registrations on Friday. If living inside of 50 miles of the hotel you are not required to stay there, however, to prove this, you will need to show us your drivers license for proof or your parents drivers license with the local address on it. All those living outside that 50 mile circle will need to stay at the Radisson. Book your room as soon as possible because if you don't get your room reserved before the hotel cut-off date, (November 9th, 2011) your rate will go up, IF there are any rooms left, and if not, you will have the added registration fee.
FOR HOTEL BOOKING INFO CLICK HERE!

Spectator Tickets...Limited Seating...
ONCE AGAIN... WE HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU NOT TO WAIT(Photo Right: IKF World Classic PIT AREA)
BUT IT MAY BE TOO LATE SOON!
WITH TWO RINGS SET-UP AND BARRICADES SURROUNDING THESE TWO RINGS TO MAKE UP THE "FIGHTERS PIT" AT THE RADISSON BALLROOM, WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS TO SELL!!!
ORDER / RESERVE YOUR SEATS / TICKETS ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD!

CHECK YOUR STATS!
CORRECT ALL FALSE OR MISSING INFO

It is MANDATORY for everyone who is registered to fight in the IKF International West Coast Classic Tournament to assure ALL your listed stats and information is correct.
If any of it is found to be incorrect you risk being dropped from the tournament.
THIS INCLUDES the correct spelling of your name, city, state you are from, trainers name, fight record, HEIGHT, age, date of birth.
So at this time we urge ALL Registered Fighters to check out their listing.
If something is missing such as your record or height, we need you to e-mail it to us ASAP!

BAD PRINTING?
It is VERY Possible we could not read your writing on your registration forms.
We happen to know we have A LOT of cities, trainer names, etc. misspelled or listed incorrect because we simply could not read your writing.
This has been especially true for the faxed registrations.

• We urge EVERYONE to look at their Fighter Registration info.
  • ADULT MEN
  • ADULT WOMEN
  • JUNIORS
    
    
• If you are missing info or we later discover you have not given us your TRUE info (Such as your fight record, height or more so...) you will be dropped from the tournament.
  This includes your fight record in other fighting styles such as Boxing and or Mixed Martial Arts.
  We need you to inform us of this info NOW, BEFORE NOVEMBER 11th, NOT LATER via e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com - Thank You.

NO SECOND CHANCES!
Your opponents have listed all of their info, but are you someone who did not list your date of birth? Height? Or something else?
To be fair to Everyone, we make ALL requested info
MANDATORY!
You will NOT be given the chance to correct or tell us your correct info AT THE TOURNAMENT!
Once NOVEMBER 11th has past, we look at all info as truthful and accurate.
IF you have any missing info after NOVEMBER 11th, even your height, you will be automatically dropped from the tournament.
THIS INCLUDES ANY MMA FIGHTS!

ABOVE & BELOW
IKF World Classic Fighters "PIT AREA"

MORE INTERNATIONAL WEST COAST CLASSIC INFO...

IKF INTERNATIONAL WEST COAST CLASSIC
EQUIPMENT UPDATE

This years IKF INTERNATIONAL WEST COAST CLASSIC Fighters will be fighting with Gloves provided by Wendy.

They will be Red and Blue Wendy Fight Gloves.

MORE IKF INTERNATIONAL WEST COAST CLASSIC INFO...

• CALLERS...
  1. Before making that call to the IKF, please see if your questions about this years 2011 IKF International West Coast Classic Tournament can be answered on the Q & A Page located HERE!
  2. If not, PLEASE make e-mail your second priority of contact at: main@ikfkickboxing.com
  3. If you feel a phone call is absolutely necessary, please make use of our staff by asking us any questions you may have.
  4. If you can't get thru to us here, please feel free to contact Johnny Davis at johnnyd@akpromotions.org or by phone at (916) 205-4762 or (916) 630-9254.

• MATCHMAKING
  • As some of you have seen, we have already started to try and match-up fighters in divisions of 3 fighters and less. We are placing notes at the top of these divisions to try and make sure everyone has a match at the Tournament.
  • If not yet, you may see a note by your name asking you to move to another weightclass or rule style to create your tournament Bracket.
  • The goal is to have a "Minimum" of 4 fighters in EVERY Fighter Bracket.
  • This may not be possible in some cases where there just isn't anyone else to match you up with.
  • In these extreme cases, we may have a Division with less then 4 fighters.
    
    
  • As noted above, when you answer these requests, PLEASE do so by e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com - This saves us time and allows us and you to have a record of the changes agreed on.
    
    
  • WHY A MINIMUM OF 4 FIGHTERS IN A DIVISION?
    • Simple... This is a TOURNAMENT, which means we like to see every Champion have to fight AT LEAST TWO TIMES.
    • However, if we cannot strengthen the division by combining divisions around yours, and all that is possible is a 2 or 3 fighter division, we will keep such a division
    • REMEMBER: This is a "TOURNAMENT" which means we desire ALL Fighters to fight a minimum of 2 Times to win their "Tournament" Title.
    • TO ADD: If you are in a bracket with only 1 other fighter, the risk is high that your opponent may not show up... Leaving you with NO FIGHT and NO Title. Remember, there are NO Walkover Champions.

• DIVISION/BRACKET CHANGE REQUESTS
  • From the experience we have with the 13 years of the IKF "WORLD" Classic Tournament, every year we have new fighters or trainers that are not aware of the reasons behind our requirements to switch a fighters fighting division after already being registered. The reason is simple. In the past, some fighters saw too much competition in their bracket division, so they asked to be moved where they may have less or easier fights to win their title. Because of this, we have created the following rule for Bracket change requests
    • You can only move to another bracket that has the same number or more fighters in it.
    • The bracket you move to must have equal or tougher competition (Reference to fight records).
    • Your reasons for change must be approved by the IKF. You can't just change because you want to, there needs to be a justified reason.
    • IF your request is approved, you will be placed at the BOTTOM of the bracket that you move to regardless of WHEN you registered.

• RULES
  • For all Tournament Rules click HERE!

• JUNIOR MUAY THAI
  CHEST PROTECTORS ARE OPTIONAL.
  • HOWEVER: IF 1 FIGHTER CHOOSES TO WEAR ONE, BOTH WILL WEAR THEM.
    • We will have WENDY Chest Protectors for you to use if desired.
    • Here are 3 examples of IKF approved Chest guards:
      • Here are 3 of the Approved IKF Brands Below:
        • WENDY
        • FAIRTEX
        • TWINS
      • If you have a chest protector not on the list above, you can either e-mail the IKF a web link that shows the chest protector you wish to use or show it to an IKF Ring Official (Dan Stell or Steve Fossum) at registrations for approval. If not approved, the IKF will have chest protectors for you to use.
      • "KARATE" style chest protectors will not be allowed. The chest protector must be for Full Contact style fighting.
    • Chest Protectors are Not required for any Adult Men or Women'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.

• PHOTOS
  • If you are a Registered Fighter for the IKF International West Coast Classic and have the words "NEED PHOTO" listed after your name in the registered Fighters Brackets, you have until FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 2011, 12 NOON to get your photo to us to avoid paying a $35 Photo Fee at Registrations "EVEN IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN PHOTO TO REGISTRATIONS."
  • Keep in mind this fee is a "Deterrent" so that all photos are in and we do not have long lines with People needing photos taken and passes made. If you still have the words NEED PHOTO by your name you can either express mail your 2" x 2" headshot photo to us or e-mail one to us in a jpg file.
  • WHY
    • ALL Photos are placed on your Tournament ID PASS. Without it, you will have to pay a spectator ticket fee to enter the Tournament. The photo is to prevent someone else using your ID Pass if you should lose it or have it stolen.
  • "ASSISTANT" TRAINERS...
    • As noted on your Trainers Registration Page if you have not sent in your Trainers Registration Form by Friday, NOVEMBER 11th, 2011, 5:PM/PST, you will be paying $50 at the event, $55.00 if by credit card "EVEN IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN PHOTO TO REGISTRATIONS."
      
      
  • FOR PHOTO DEADLINES CLICK HERE!

• FAXES & CREDIT CARDS
  • FAXING IN REGISTRATION FORMS
    • If you plan to pay your registration fees by Credit Card, please Fax in your registration paperwork with your credit card info on the form.
    • Just faxing in your Registration Form DOES NOT REGISTER YOU! You need to include your credit card number and still get us your photo.
    • If we do not have your photo (either by regular mail or e-mail) by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 2011, 12 NOON, you will have an additional Photo Fee of $35 at Registrations, whether you bring us a photo or not at Registrations.
    • FAXED PHOTOS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - THEY COME OUT OF THE FAX MACHINE AS A BLACK SQUARE.
      • PLEASE DO NOT SEND US YOUR PHOTO AFTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 2011, 12 NOON.
  • CREDIT CARD CHARGES
    • All Credit Card charges have been charged through our Graphics Department (since this is where we have our charge Card Account) and will appear as Foster Graphics on your statement.
    • DO NOT DENY this charge, or you will have an additional fee of $100 for your registration.

• REAL TRAINERS ONLY PLEASE...
  • Several registered trainers or trainers who try to register on registration day may be a little embarrassed when they discover they will not be granted an official Trainers pass for the entire weekend.
  • We have already informed several who have attempted to register family and friends as cornermen or cornerwomen to get a cheaper ticket to watch the event. Ladies and Gentlemen, this just isn't right...
  • To assure we will be able to afford future IKF Tournaments, PLEASE do not register your friends and or family as trainers and cornermen/women. PLEASE be honorable and inform us that they are not trained cornermen or women and if you have already registered them, or are one of these individuals we are talking about, ask us to put your paid fee towards your event pass.
  • You know who you are, whether we have already spoken to you or not. PLEASE do not come and try to register as a trainer or cornerman/women or pick up your pass when you know you will either be questioned or denied. We have done our best to provide a low fee for the TRUE and REAL trainers and cornermen/women of this tournament. Please allow us to have a positive experience. Please be honest and honorable. "What we do in life echoes in eternity."

• WEEKEND SPECTATOR TICKETS
  • For info on Tournament Spectator tickets click HERE!
    • AS ALWAYS:
      • CHILDREN UNDER 5 ARE FREE!
      • ACTIVE MILITARY WITH ID & VETERANS ARE ONLY $20 PER DAY