MORE IKF RESULTS...

Results From Phoenix Promotions'
"Phoenix Fight Night"
July 6th, 2013 - Bournemouth, England

• WHO: Phoenix Promotions
• WHERE: Phoenix Academy, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, England
• WHAT: IKF Kickboxing
• IKF Event Representative: Carl Sams
• IKF Event Referee: Trevor Chamberlain
• IKF Judges: Janine Murphy, Sarah Beeston, Lee Beeston
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr. Michah
• Ambulance Service: John Acc Ambulance Services
• IKF Timekeeper: Siroos Tavissoli

• IKF Amateur Mod MTR (K1 Rules)
  English Welterweight Title **Defense
  **Tom Ward (Champion - Cheshum, England, 5-2-2, 66.1kg, 5'10", 07-04-87, Ash Gettings 00447796671616)
  VS Fred Russias (Challenger -Bournemouth, England, 4-1-1, 64.8kg. 5'11", TBC, Sert 07878620501)
  Result: Majority Draw 46-48, 47-47, 47-47
  
  This was the only IKF sanctioned contest on a busy fight card at the Phoenix Academy but it turned out to be worth the admission fee on it's own.
  Tom Ward started fast with combination punches and low kicks, but Fred Russias looked very dangerous with what has become his trademark high roundhouse kick. Ward had it covered with a very tight defence and began working his knee strikes. Towards the end of the round he delivered a sweet knee strike to Russias ribs and he was down. It didn't look as though he would make the count but he did and held on to see the round out.
  Round two saw Russias step up a gear to get back into the fight, but Ward went with him. Even so the Bournemouth fighter was determined to even things up and he powered the high kick in. Although Ward blocked he was starting to feel the shots. His own knees were still doing damage but Russias did enough to take the round on all cards.
  The 3rd was a pivotal round. Even exchanges, both men rocked but Russias looked to be getting stronger. Ward was no slough and his low kicks looked good with his hands and knees. He was busy and effective but it was close with the judges split.
  Russias knew that the knockdown had been crucial and he stepped up another gear in the 4th and 5th to try and catch up. Ward was feeling the pace more but only a professional would spot it as he countered every shot with more of his own.
  The final two rounds were clearly Russias but the early and middle rounds had been close and there was a knockdown to bring into the equation.
  The judges cards were totalled coming out as a Majority Draw.
  Not an ideal scenario in a title contest but it is worth noting that not a single round was marked even:
  Judge A: 10-8, 9-10, 9-10, 9-10, 9-10 = 46-48 in favour of Russias.
  Judge B: 10-8, 9-10, 10-9, 9-10, 9-10 = 47-47.
  Judge C: 10-8, 9-10, 10-9, 9-10, 9-10 = 47-47.
  The third round was crucial and of course the first round knockdown. A promotion is now being sought to put this one on again. Congratulations to both fighters!

FRIDAY, July 26th, 2013, AT 1:20 AM/ PST

THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...

SIAMO KICKBOXING PRESENTS
"A NIGHT OF KICKBOXING & K1"
Dublin, Ireland

• WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2013
• WHO: SIAMO KICKBOXING
• WHERE: The Airside Arena Swords, Dublin, Ireland
• WHAT: IKF Muay Thai & Kickboxing
• ikf rEPRESENTATIVE: Mr. Pete Foley
• Promoter: Mr. Damien Crowther at 0858393324

FIGHT CARD TBA

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

LTD Productions Presents
"IKF KICKBOXING"
Roseville, California, USA

• WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2013
• WHO: LTD Productions
• WHERE: Placer County Fairgrounds Roseville, California, USA
• WHAT: IKF Muay Thai & Kickboxing
• ALL OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE ATHLETIC COMISSION
• Promoter: Mr. Tim Stell at (707) 673-6632 or by e-mail at ltdproductions@yahoo.com

• FIGHT CARD AS OF Monday, June 24th, 2013, 9:03 PM
  
  <RED CORNER --- BLUE CORNER>
  
  
  1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 122.1 - 127
     Adrian Adobo (M&M ) VS Taylor Cuisinot (Lisa Jeanson)
     
     
  2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 127.1 - 132
     Derek Leung (Memo) VS Alex Cassillas (0-0, TKM)
     
     
  3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 132.1 - 137
     Jordon Benson (Keith Miller) VS Zell Sarao (Rudi Ott)
     
     
  4. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 147.1 - 152
     Justin Mandigal (M&M) VS Billy Xayasanh (TKM)
     
     
  5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 215.1 - 235
     Russel Harrington (Memo) VS Josh McCarthy (Rudi)
     
     
  6. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 147.1 - 152
     Anthony Pazmino (M&M) VS Carlos Thompson (Steve Swaby)
     
     
  7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI - 179.1 - 186
     Calvin Parish (M&M) VS TJ Kullar (Eddie Cole)
     
     
  8. IKF "JUNIOR" AMATEUR MUAY THAI 89.1 - 92
     Daniel Stephens (Memo ) VS Zaden Cole (Eddie Cole)

MORE IKF ACTION THIS WEEKEND...

Tiger Heart Promotions Presents
PANTHEON 2 - GLADIATOR GAMES
Hastings, England

• WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2013
• WHO: Tiger Heart Promotions
• WHERE: Phoenix Theatre Parkstone Road, Hastings, England
• WHAT: IKF Kickboxing & ISCF Amateur MMA
• IKF Event Representative: Malcolm Martin
• IKF Event Referee: Colin Payne
• IKF Judges: Warren Fryer, Paul Haworth, Edward Smith
• Ringside Physician (MD): Dr Rashid
• Ambulance Service: Jonacc Medical Services
• IKF Timekeeper: Nick Aish
• PROMOTER: Tigers Gym Hastings, 01424532377
• ON THE WEB: www.TigerHartPromotions.com

IKF MUAY THAI, IKF KICKBOXING & ISCF MMA

FRIDAY, July 19th, 2013, AT 7:05 AM/ PST

July 20th, 2013

California Black Belt League Presents
IKF Point Muay Thai Kickboxing Tournament
"Points Not Power"

Rio Linda, California, USA

• Featuring
  • No Knockouts.
  • Full Protective Gear Mandatory.
  • 12 oz (Juniors) and 16 oz (Adults) Boxing Gloves.
  • Excellent for all skill levels and ages.
  • Increase Your Skills.
  • Men, Women and Children Compete Separately.
  • Qualified Judges and Referees.

For More Info Contact Junior Merefuentas (209) 480-3192 or by e-mail at californiabbl@yahoo.com - Fax- 209.549.2484
OR GO TO
www.CaliforniaBBL.com

Or Contact Terry Morgan at (209) 712-3612 or e-mail at lodimma@clear.net
For the best in Semi Contact Kickboxing Competition…Find out more at
www.IKFPKB.com

MORE IKF ACTION...

July 20th, 2013

Head to Head Promotions Presents

THE GLADIATORS
Bridgwater Town Hall
Bridgwater England

IKF Kickboxing / ISCF MMA

IKF
Pro FCR British Super Middleweight Title **Defense
**Chris James (Champion, Bridgwater, 14-9-3) VS Jon Durrant (Challenger, London, England 25-7)

IKF
Pro FCR Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title (Vacant)
John Smith (Bristol, England 10-2-2) VS Craig Liddell (Bristol, England 5-1-1)

IKF
Amateur FCR Ladies Southern Area Light Welterweight Title
Clara Norman (Bournemouth, England, 3-1) VS Zoe Hackwood (Weston, England, 3-1)

Plus Supporting Contests

Tickets Call: 07765042414

IKF/ISCF RINGSIDE OFFICIALS
IKF/ISCF Event Representative: Carl Sams - IKF/ISCF Event Referee: John Cooper
IKF/ISCF Judges: Howard Hughes, Sarah Beeston, Lee Beeston - Ringside Physician (MD): TBA
IKF/ISCF Timekeeper: TBA - Ambulance Service: South West Ambulance Services

THURSDAY, July 18th, 2013, AT 7:35 AM/ PST

WHAT ELSE TO DO WHILE IN ORLANDO
CLICK HERE!

2013 IKF World Classic
INFO LINKS

WEDNESDAY, July 17th, 2013, AT 10:00 PM/ PST

2013 IKF World Classic
CHAMPION HATS

Some Champion Fighters and Trainers will be seen wearing these around Orlando this weekend...
Are you one of them?

TUESDAY, July 16th, 2013, AT 9:30 PM/ PST

IKF
WORLD CLASSIC
FIGHTERS & TRAINERS

PLEASE
DO NOT E-MAIL US YOUR PHOTOS!!!

The Deadline for Photos was back on July 5th!
(FIGHTERS CLICK HERE AND TRAINERS CLICK HERE)
We do not have the time to download, size adjust and make your photo pass before this Friday!
You will need to go to the PHOTO / LATE FEE booth set up for Friday's Registration.
You will have a LATE FEE to pay, and we can either take your photo there, or you can bring us a photo.

AGAIN...
PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL US YOUR PHOTOS!!!

Thank You and see you all Friday.

TUESDAY, JULY 16th, 8:55 PM/EST
SEE THE "UPDATED' Wintensity SEMINAR INFO BELOW...

MONDAY, July 15th, 2013, AT 10:30 PM/ PST

TUESDAY, JULY 16th, 8:55 PM/EST
SEE THE "UPDATED' Wintensity SEMINAR INFO BELOW...

CHECK IN & REGISTRATION PROCESS
FOR FRIDAY REGISTRATION DAY
AT THE IKF WORLD CLASSIC

STATION 1

• FIRST STOP - PAPERWORK
  • AMATEUR CONFIRMATION FORM - CLICK HERE
    • Save time and download this form and fill it out, before you leave home, fill it out and have it done before you arrive.
    
    
    

STATION 2

• EVENT ID PASSES
  • ADULT MEN
  • ADULT WOMEN
  • JUNIOR BOYS & GIRLS
  • TRAINERS
    
    
    • Once In ID Line, to attain your photo ID Pass you must:
      • PRESENT YOUR "COMPLETED" AMATEUR CONFIRMATION FORM.
        
        
      • PRESENT YOUR HOTEL REGISTRATION INFO (Room ID Card with Key and Receipt)
        • Fighters within 50 miles of Hotel do not have to show proof of hotel room, BUT DO HAVE TO PRESENT ID SHOWING HOME ADDRESS.
          
          
      • If you have a LATE FEE DUE or NEED A PHOTO (OWE $35 PHOTO LATE FEE) by your registration listing on the registered fighters or trainers listing, you will need to go to the PHOTO BOOTH FIRST. We need your photo for your ID PASS.
        
        
• NOTE: FIGHTERS - Once you attain your fighter pass, you must now attain "THREE" PASS Stickers that will be placed on your fighter pass.
  1. MET REQUIRED WEIGHT FOR YOUR DIVISION
     
     
     • ADULT MEN - CLICK HERE
       
       
     • ADULT WOMEN - CLICK HERE
       
       
     • JUNIOR BOYS & GIRLS - CLICK HERE
       
       
  2. PRESENTED FULL FIGHTER PHYSICAL TO EVENT MEDICAL STAFF.
     
     
  3. PAST YOUR PRE-EVENT PHYSICAL AT REGISTRATIONS.

If you are missing ANY of these THREE PASS STICKERS you will NOT be able to Fight.

STATIONS 3 & 4 CAN BE VISITED OUT OF ORDER

STATION 3

• WEIGH-INS
  • "BE PROFESSIONAL" and make your weight. We will begin weighing fighters in at 1:00 PM on Friday.
    • This will be on a first come first serve basis.
    • Make sure you have your physical done after you weigh-in.
    • Go to the medical area directly after you weigh-in.
    • You need to attend the rules meeting which will immediately follow weigh-ins at 6:15 PM SHARP.
      
      
      • ALL FIGHTERS REGARDLESS OF AGE OR WEIGHT
        IF YOU DO NOT MAKE WEIGHT FOR YOUR DIVISION YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TOURNAMENT.
        TO VIEW ALL WEIGHT DIVISIONS CLICK HERE.
        • A fighter who is greater than two pounds over their division weight limit will be disqualified without further recourse.
        • The maximum amount of weight a fighter will be allowed to lose after their first Official Weigh-In is 2 pounds in 2 hours!
        • NO FIGHTER CAN "GAIN" WEIGHT TO MAKE WEIGHT after he/she first weighs-in.
        • If the fighter fails to make the weight limit of their division, said fighter is disqualified.
          
          

STATION 4

• PHYSICALS
  • PLEASE PRESENT YOUR "COMPLETED" FULL FIGHTER PHYSICAL AT INITIAL CHECK IN
    • If you do not have this done, there is a $50 Fee to do this for you at Registrations - CASH PAYMENTS ONLY!.
      
      
    • EVERYONE will take an additional PRE-EVENT PHYSICAL.
      You can download this form by clicking HERE so that you can have the top portion filled out before you get to the medical station.
      
      
    • ADULT WOMEN
      • Be prepared to take a "Pregnancy Test" which is a requirement of the Florida State Athletic Commission.
      • The IKF will pay for the cost of the test kit.
      • FEMALE FIGHTERS under the age of 18 are not required to take a Pregnancy Test.
        • All Physicals will be approved by one of our event doctors, Dr. Allan Fields, Dr. Richard Hill, MD, Dr. Steve Lebhar or Dr. Tim Carlson

STATION 5

• PHOTO BOOTH & ANY LATE FEES DUE
  
  
  • FIGHTERS
    • If after the WORDS "NEED PHOTO" are listed after your name in the registered Fighters Brackets, you failed to get your photo to us by the July 5th at 12:NOON Deadline.
    • This means you will be charged a $35 Late Photo Pass Creation Fee at Registrations, even if you bring your own photo.
      
      
  • TRAINERS
    • As noted on the Trainers Registration Page;
      
      
      1. If you have Not sent in your Trainers Registration Form you will be paying a
         $50 Late Photo Pass Creation Fee at Registration whether you have a photo of yourself or not.
         
         
      2. If you DID send in your Trainers Registration Form but never sent in your required Headshot Photo, you will be paying a
         $50 Late Photo Pass Creation Fee at Registration whether you have a photo of yourself or not.
         
         
      3. SATURDAY IS LAST DAY TO REGISTER AS A TRAINER!!!Trainers Registration Form you will be paying a
         $50 Late Photo Pass Creation Fee at Registration whether you have a photo of yourself or not.
         
         
      4. LATE TRAINER REGISTRATION
         • If a Trainer needs to Register On Saturday morning, July 20th, 2013 they can ONLY DO SO BETWEEN 8:AM AND 11:AM!
         • Their fee will be Chief: $75.00, Assistant: $80.00 (Add $5 for All CC Payments)
           
           
      5. REPLACEMENT PHOTO ID PASSES OF ANY KIND ISSUED AFTER 6:PM FRIDAY JULY 19th WILL COST YOU $50.00
         
         
  • LATE FEES
    • FIGHTERS
      • If the WORDS "LATE FEE $$" are listed after your name in the registered Fighters Brackets, you owe the noted LATE FEE and this must be paid BEFORE YOU ATTAIN YOUR FIGHTER ID PASS at the Photo Booth.
        
        

STATION 6

• FINAL APPROVAL & GIFT BOOTH
  
  
  • FINAL APPROVAL CHECK IS MANDATORY!
    IF WE HAVE NO FINAL APPROVAL OF YOU - YOU WILL NOT FIGHT!
    
    
    • Once you have completed all of the above and you have THREE PASS STICKERS on your ID Pass, it is now time for your FINAL APPROVAL.
      The IKF staff at this booth will confirm all your requirements;
      • ALL FEES PAID
      • PHOTO PASS ATTAINED
      • WEIGHED IN AND MADE WEIGHT
      • MEDICAL APPROVED - PRE FIGHT & FULL
        
        
  • FREE GIFTS
    • Once everything above has been confirmed you can now collect your FREE GIFTS.
      • BRAINPAD: BRAINPAD Mouthguard
      • TraditionZ: Gift certificates of $10.00 towards the purchase of any TraditionZ shirt at the event or thru the website later.
      • FightersInc: Water bottles & Mini Gloves

MORE WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE ABOVE
DON'T FORGET THE
WELCOME MEETING
WHICH BEGINS AT 6:15 PM AND GO UNTIL 7:00 PM

This meeting is MANDATORY For ALL FIGHTERS!

PANZACOLA BALLROOM G

MORE WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

Here are all the booths that will be at this years IKF World Classic...
In alphabetical order to be fair... :)

The Wintensity Seminar
The Psychology of Combat & Effective Mental Preparation

How many of you will be attending the
2012 IKF World Classic Kickboxing Championships?

Do you know about the condensed, ONE-HOUR, super intense, down-n-dirty, jammed, compacted, FREE Wintensity Seminar to be held immediately following the Welcome & Rules Meeting on Friday evening?
Once again, the IKF has requested that Wintensity provide an intense "Mini-Seminar" for all fighters and coaches...
See the IKF Championship Schedule by clicking HERE!

It helps to know how many to expect, so... Please Pre-Register for the FREE Seminar.

And just so you know....
Wintensity founder and seminar leader Eric Parker has no problem with anyone EATING or DRINKING during the seminar!
Which is why we have the room set up "Classroom Style" with chairs and tables for everyone.
Please do what makes you comfortable. The weigh-ins were during the afternoon and, remember, Parker himself has certainly been there...

• About the Seminar
  • Never Feel Nervous Before a Fight
  • Perform at Your Best When You Need It the Most
  • Unconventional Psychological & Mental Training Techniques
  • Recognize Mental Weakness in Your Opponents
  • Cool Techniques in "Psychological Warfare"
  • Learn to Make Better Decisions "Under Pressure"
  • Seminars Now Available "LIVE" and on DVD or Online!

• About the Instructor
  • 33-Years Martial Arts Experience
  • Former U.S. Marine and SWAT Team Member
  • Instructor of "Survival Mindset" Seminars for Law Enforcement
  • 2009 IKF Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion
    • Parker defeated all 3 of his previous opponents by TKO as he worked his way through one of the largest fighter bracket of the tournament.
      Parker won his Championship bout at 48 seconds of round 1!
      To see it on You Tube Click HERE! - If you blinked, you missed it...
  • ISKA United States Light-Welterweight Muay Thai Champion
  • ISKA Florida State Light-Welterweight Kickboxing Champion

MORE WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

• ADDITIONAL INFO LINKS
  
  
  • SPECTATORS TICKET INFORMATION
    
    
  • EVENT SCHEDULE
    
    
  • FIGHT ARENA - VENUE
    
    

NOW...
GET SOME REST
AND WE WILL SEE YOU AT THIS YEARS
15th ANNUAL
IKF WORLD CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
TO...

"BRING IT ON"

Something To Think On...

Lets Not Forget The Experience... The MOMENTS...
From IKF President Steve Fossum

The photo at the right is from 1999 of nearly all the IKF Tournament Champions of the FIRST KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI Tournament EVER in the United States, the 1999 IKF/RINGSIDE USA Nationals..

Unlike most years, nearly all of them stayed until the very end to watch all the fights, meet many new people and simply absorb the moment. Some were even unsure if there was going to ever be another tournament like it...

Well, 13 more followed, and this weekend, many of you reading this will be in the same place many of them were. Some won the Tournament title while some fell short. Some were Champion trainers while others told their fighters, "Hold your head high, you will fight another day." Some went on to become great Pro Champions, Trainers, Gym Owners and Officials, while others went on to excel on other professions. Still... They all had something in comment...

"They ALL shared this moment.".

Some of those pictured above included...

Duane Ludwig, Angela Rivera (Parr), Dan Rawlings, Charles Baron, Derrick Yuen, Mick Doyle, Jim VanOver, Mark and John Greubel, Marshall Hamel, Heath Fonnest, Brooks Mason, Rob Wiley, Robert Rene Jr., Duke Roufus, Peyton Russell, David Pareja, Harvey Grasse, Brian Fowler, Brad Fowler, Paul Pearman, Robert Carlton, Elliott Cooper, Greg Davis, Rob Zbilski, Aaron Lassi, Jennifer Thyssen, Gene Fields, Jason Johnson, Kongnapa, Mike Carlson, Sven Bean, Tim Mazurkiewicz, Jeff Mullen, Zachary Day, Craig Monyelle, Jean Baptiste, Clarence Thatch.

"They ALL shared this moment.".
We hope you look forward to your moments this weekend...

More To Think On...
From IKF President Steve Fossum

A Roman philosopher in the mid-1st century AD named Seneca once wrote,

"Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today."

Dear 2013 IKF World Classic Fighters, Trainers and Officials.
This coming weekend we will all gather in Orlando Florida to share and witness yet another opportunity to see everyone perform at the top of their game. None of us know what the future holds for us from who will be the proudest parent or trainer of them all, the most accurate official or who will return home as Champions. Regardless of our anticipations, I'd like to ask a favor of all of you...

Stop thinking about what the weekend will bring you…
Instead, "Remember your Journey that brings you here."

So often, we focus so much on the end product that we miss everything happening in front of us. The MANY Great things unfolding every moment of our day. Back in 2002, my wife Toni was given some great advice by a good friend for our wedding. She was told…

"During the middle of everything at the reception, stop for a moment and look around and see everyone and take it all in, cause you will only have this one moment to do so."

As any married couple can tell you, a lot takes place on your wedding day, and so often, we forget so many little things. I wish I were given that advice my wife was given, as it would have been very helpful. She recalls many little things years later while to me; it all seemed to just happen so fast… I wish we could do it all again, knowing what I know now.

On the 3-day drive out here, in the past, I've always focused on the destination, and not the drive. This year, I took that advice my wife was given years ago. In doing so this year, it was no surprise that I had many moments where I just stopped and absorbed what was happening around me. Needless to say, in a 3,000 mile drive across our great nation, despite it being a speedy trip, there were so many things I missed on the very same trip I'd done before. Special thanks to Dan for documenting so many moments. Although trivial as he was doing it, these moments were so great to look back at… His actions taught me that I need to take more pictures in my life. But not of Food Dan… :)

All this being said, I ask ALL of you whether driving or flying here, to take a moment during your travels and "Absorb the moment" of your lives that are all part of this great journey you will set out on for this coming weekend. It is much more than what happens at the end. Far more than any belt or trophy can give you.

This weekend you need to take note of those who helped you to take this journey. From your loving family and friends, sponsors, and ESPECIALLY your trainers who have taken their time out of their busy schedules to help you in your quest to be the best. The experience, as Brooks always says is "Life Changing." And it truly is. After this weekend, you will all have become something different, something greater than you were before the weekend started. Take the time to say hello to your peers in our great sport. Meet new people, give thanks and appreciation with "Thank You" and "Please' as often as you can. Remember, people may not remember so much of what you did, but will surly remember how you made them feel.

When it comes time for you fighters to perform in the ring, take heart and absorb the words put together by a rap artist in a song that to some, are just words, but to me and you, they need to be fully absorbed, or you may not leave the ring as a Champion. Those words are:

"Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?"

Think about it everyone…
As I started in this post, life is all about the "Moments". The question for everyone reading this is… "Would you capture it or just let it slip?"

Good luck everyone.. Make sure to Walk YOUR Path this weekend... and we will see you in Orlando…

THURSDAY, JULY 11th, 2013, AT 11:00 PM/ PST

OFFICE CLOSED

Dear Fight Fans,
Due to our 2013 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championships in Orlando Florida The International Fight Sports offices will be closed from Friday, July 12th until Monday Afternoon, July 15th when we will have our offices set up in Orlando Florida for the Tournament. Any e-mails will be returned after Monday, July 15th.

In a few hours, IKF President Steve Fossum and IKF Co Founder Dan Stell will be leaving IKF Headquarters in Newcastle, California for the 3,000 mile journey to Orlando. The two will drive to Omaha Nebraska where they will stop for a break and meet with IKF World Ambassador Brooks Mason.

Last year Brooks made the second half of the trip with them, however this year, unless Steve and Dan can talk him out of it, he will be flying to the event. After their stop in Omaha, they will get back on the road and hope to arrive in Orlando sometime late Sunday night, early Monday morning...Unless they get sidetracked with some fight action along the way.

So WHY do they DRIVE to this event every year? Well, in 2000, the second year of the event, the shipping company (UPS) who was also their shipping sponsor, lost all the tournament title belts. It was at that time when Fossum made the promise, "No fighter will ever again go home without his or her belt, and I will personally make sure all the Title Belts get to the event." He's kept his promise. Starting in 2001, he has driven to every IKF Tournament ever held. In fact this year, he will do all the driving himself unless they kidnap Brooks in Omaha.

For more info on the 2013 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championships, click HERE. Thank you and we hope to see you in Orlando!

SEE YOU IN ORLANDO!

WEDNESDAY, July 10th, 2013, AT 2:20 PM/ PST

LEGAL HEADGEAR
Allowed At The IKF World Classic

Legal HEADGEAR (Which is Mandatory for EVERY Fighter) MUST Be
"COMPETITION HEADGEAR" and NOT, "SPARRING or TRAINING"

If it doesn't say "COMPETITION" on the headgear, try calling your headgear manufacturer and ask for a "PRINT OUT" of the headgear description.
Competition headgear will say, "Competition Headgear" such as this one, click HERE.

We found a pretty good page on The internet that talks about Headgears and rates them.
It also names them as "Competition" or "Training/Sparring" Headgear.
We feel it will be helpful for Everyone.
Just Click HERE.

MORE IKF NEWS...

2013 IKF World Classic
The Below Is On Every IKF World Classic Contenders Certificate.

"Walk The Walk"

I could have sat in the crowd & "Talked the Talk".
Heckled or cheered but instead I fought.

I could have been a critic and TALKED of what I "COULD" have done.
But I Made My Dream a Reality today, and Regrets, I have None.

Those Who Talk of others, instead of DO, for themselves are critics with no respect.
With a title of critic, what else would you expect?

Instead, I entered the ring of battle, to put my skills to the test of War.
With my hands, my feet and my HEART, I will make the crowd ROAR!

I may win or lose, but this is not the only test.
For I have "Walked the Walk" and that alone Is My BEST!

For I'm a Champion, for DOING what I said I would DO!
And if you're a critic of my skills, my response is "Where Were YOU?"

I was the Warrior Fighting, as a Gladiator for my Brass.
I've Achieved My Victory just by being here, and I Did It All With CLASS!

Steve Fossum, IKF President
Looking Forward to seeing everyone in Orlando next week…
To "Walk the Walk and Bring It ON!"

TUESDAY, July 9th, 2013, AT 6:40 PM/ PST

DON'T FORGET...
THE PKB AT THE IKF WORLD CLASSIC...

MORE IKF WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...

___________________________________________________

For More Things To Do While In Orlando Click
HERE!

MONDAY, July 8th, 2013, AT 2:10 PM/ PST

Even Mickey's Ready!
Are YOU!?

213 IKF
WORLD CLASSIC NEWS

TRAINERS
& CORNERMEN

There were several issues last year within the trainer/fighter and officials areas that has brought about some changes and requirements for this years IKF World Classic. The officials confirming all the trainers this year are going to be VERY strict with who comes into the warm-up areas and ESPECIALLY the fight pit. During the event, please be prepared to take a "Written Tournament Cornerman License" Test to assure us that you are truly a "TRAINER" and not just a Friend, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Parent etc. who wants to be allowed into the Fighter area.

If an individual who takes the test fails, they will lose their cornerman pass and be required to purchase an event ticket, with NO CREDIT from your pass going towards the event ticket. So, here is your last chance to Transfer the fee' you paid for your cornerman's pass for credit towards an event ticket. (For Ticket Prices Click HERE.)

If you wish to do this, you need to e-mail the IKF prior to Wednesday, July 10th at 5:PM and simply put in your e-mail: main@ikfkickboxing.com

My name is John Doe. please transfer the fees paid for a cornermans pass towards the cost of my ticket I will purchase for the event. Thank you.

IT'S OFFICIAL...
RECORDS HAVE BEEN BROKEN!

Well for those wondering, it's official.
This years IKF World Classic is the Largest Ever in terms of registered fighters.
The previous record was 2010 the record was 320.
This year that record was broken with a registered fighters total of
358.

The majority of the tournaments around the world would like everyone to believe that the big win is in the number of registered fighters. However, the REAL WIN is the number of fighters who "Show-Up" to actually compete. Some hide these numbers by only posting the Champion and second place. Since the first IKF Tournament, we have always posted EVERY CONTENDER on our results pages. With this in mind, of the 358 who have registered for this years IKF World Classic, 332 are still on schedule to "Show-Up' and actually "Walk the Walk!"

To give you a perspective of drops, in that record breaking year of 2010, of the 320 who registered, 268 were how many fighters that showed up to "Walk the Walk!" Here is a breakdown of the past 14 years with total number of registered fighters listed first. Those who showed up second and the number of dropped as a percentage number.

• 1999: 91 / 72 - 80% Showed Up To "Walk the Walk": Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA.
• 2000: 145 / 116 - 80%: Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA.
• 2001: 266 / 207 - 77%: Olathe, Kansas, USA.
• 2002: 244 / 200 - 82%: Davenport, Iowa, USA.
• 2003: 242 / 220 - 90%: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA.
• 2004: 257 / 220 - 86%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2005: 270 / 240 - 89%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2006: 217 / 190 - 88%: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA.
• 2007: 201 / 194 - 97%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2008: 262 / 229 - 87%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2009: 280 / 237 - 85%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2010: 320 / 268 - 84%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2011: 282 / 226 - 80%: Orlando, Florida, USA.
• 2012: 298 / 228 - 77%: Orlando, Florida, USA: Second highest number of registered fighters prior to this year.
  
  
• AVERAGE PERCENT Of Registered Fighters That show-up to the IKF Tournament: 84%

As you can see, it's not always about the number of registered fighters. It's about "HOW MANY" actually show up. Last year the IKF World Classic numbers dropped below 80% because we had so many switch to semi contact point kickboxing. these fighters are not included in the "Show Up" numbers. If so, last years numbers and other years since we started doing the Semi Contact Point kickboxing event, would average between 9 to 14% higher.

The bottom line here is, "Fighters SHOW-UP" to the IKF World Classic! A Tournament as one trainer put it, "Just showing up and being placed in the results is a big plus an a fighters resume. And to win it... Even more. Keep in mind this. The IKF World Classic is not the only think the IKF does year around. To add, the IKF is not just a "Regional" sanctioning body. The IKF is World Wide, and being so draws a lot more credibility and recognition to the IKF World Classic and it's Champions. There are plenty of places fighters can win titles today.

However, when you win an IKF title, or an IKF World Classic Title,

You will be remembered as a Champion Forever!

• To see the results of all the past IKF Tournament Champions click HERE.
• For Facts & Records of Past IKF Tournaments click HERE.
• Our Goal

Here are the records we broke this year for the 2013 IKF World Classic...

• NEW RECORD: TOTAL REGISTERED FIGHTERS
  • 358
  • The Old Record was 320 set in 2010.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: TOTAL REGISTERED JUNIOR FIGHTERS
  • 146
  • The Old Record was 113 set in 2012.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: JUNIOR BOY FIGHTERS
  • 110
  • The Old Record was 85 set in 2012.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: JUNIOR GIRL FIGHTERS
  • 36
  • The Old Record was 32 set in 2005
    
    
• NEW RECORD: JUNIOR BOY "INTERNATIONAL RULES" FIGHTERS
  • 67
  • The Old Record was 47 set in 2012.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: JUNIOR BOY "MUAY THAI RULES" FIGHTERS
  • 42
  • The Old Record was 14 set in 2012
    
    
• NEW RECORD: JUNIOR GIRL "MUAY THAI RULES" FIGHTERS
  • 15
  • The Old Record was 5 set in 2008.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: ADULT MEN REGISTERED FIGHTERS
  • 176
  • The Old Record was 161 set in 2010.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: ADULT MEN "INTERNATIONAL RULES" FIGHTERS
  • 80
  • The Old Record was 57 set in 2012.
    
    
• NEW RECORD: ADULT WOMEN "INTERNATIONAL RULES" FIGHTERS
  • 20
  • The Old Record was 16 set in 2011.
    
    
• TIED RECORD: JUNIOR GIRL "INTERNATIONAL RULES" FIGHTERS
  • 21
  • The Old Record was 21 set in 2005.
    
    

To see all the past IKF Tournament records, click
HERE!

ANOTHER REMINDER...
CHECK YOUR STATS!
CORRECT ALL FALSE OR MISSING INFO

It is MANDATORY for everyone who is registered to fight in the IKF World 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
    
    
  • TRAINERS / CORNERMAN/WOMEN
    
    

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, NOT LATER via e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com
- Thank You.

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DETAILS FOR YOU

• PLEASE DO NOT CALL us here at the office with matchmaking suggestions. Please e-mail them to us at: main@ikfkickboxing.com
• Physicals need to be within 12 months of event date.
  • UNLESS - You have been given any medical suspension for injury, ESPECIALLY a head injury.
    
    
• DO NOT send in your Physical Forms to us here. You need to present these to the Doctor on Friday at your PreFight Physical.
  
  
• DO NOT Send in your photos! Photo Deadline was this last Friday, July 5th.
  • FIGHTER PHOTO LATE FEES DUE FRIDAY AT REGISTRATIONS:
    • FIGHTERS: $35.00
      
      
  • FIGHTER PHOTO LATE FEES DUE FRIDAY AT REGISTRATIONS:
    • CHIEF CORNERMEN: $50.00
    • ASSISTANT CORNERMEN: $70.00
      
      
• TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CLICK HERE!
  
  
• TOURNAMENT RULES CLICK HERE!
  
  
• TOURNAMENT SPECTATOR TICKETS CLICK HERE!
  
  
• TOURNAMENT -QUESTION & ANSWERS CLICK HERE!
  
  
• TOURNAMENT PHOTOGRAPHY CLICK HERE!
  
  
• TOURNAMENT - SEMI CONTACT / POINT KICKBOXING - CLICK HERE!
  
  
• THINGS TO DO WHILE HERE - CLICK HERE!
  
  

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KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI
OFFICIALS...
Amateur Athletes Of This Years IKF World Classic
NEED YOU!

With the 2013 IKF World Classic Tournament coming soon, we wanted to ask if there are any qualified Kickboxing and or Muay Thai Officials that would be willing to help the Amateur Athletes accomplish their dreams at this years 2012 IKF World Classic Tournament. We are not into the "Politics" of the sport so don't think we are only looking for "IKF" Officials. We are looking for Kickboxing and or Muay Thai officials from any and all organizations or state boxing-athletic commissions. We would be proud to have you share your skill and talent as ring officials with the hundreds of athletes, trainers and other officials this year. To see who is currently on our list go to www.ikfkickboxing.com/WCOfficials.htm There are more names to be added on this page before the event and we would be proud as well as grateful if your name can be added too.

We know there are a lot more Muay Thai & Kickboxing Officials around the world and we need them to help out if they can. Again, they do not have to be IKF Registered Officials. We welcome ANY and ALL Qualified Kickboxing and Muay Thai Officials to the Tournament.

We are always in need of Judges, Referees, and Timekeepers. We are also looking for those who want to be a part of our Tournament Staff to help with other aspects of the Tournament. If you can help out we here at the IKF are not the only ones who would be Grateful for your assistance. The fighters and other already confirmed Tournament Officials would greatly appreciate it too!

We will have a special private dinner for all officials on Saturday night, but we need to have a head count for the hotel within a few weeks, so if you can be a part of this years 2012 IKF World Classic Officials Team, please e-mail ( main@ikfkickboxing.com ) us your name and what kind of official you are qualified as. We will also give you meal vouchers for all your meals on Saturday and Sunday that can be used at the restaurants in the hotel. This way, if you want to have dinner with your friends, you can go on your own without having to wait for anyone else.

If you are an experienced and qualified Kickboxing or Muay Thai official that can help out at this years 2013 IKF World Classic Tournament, we would love to book you now. We will provide your IKF Officials Polo Shirt at no charge and your help pays for your IKF Officials license for the next year. We request you wear black pants if a referee, judges and timekeepers may dress as desired, but clean and neat please. To volunteer for an officials position please e-mail us at main@ikfkickboxing.com and in the subject line, make sure it says, IKF WC Official.

Thanking you in advance for your help!!!

See You in Orlando!

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Results From PAK Fight Promotions'
PAK 8 "Stand Up And Fight!"
July 6th, 2013 - Fresno, California, USA

• WHO: PAK Fight Promotions
• WHERE: Radisson Hotel, 2233 Ventura Street Fresno, California, USA
• WHAT: IKF Kickboxing
• IKF Event Representative: Steve Fossum
• ALL OTHER OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
• Promoter: Mr. Agustin Correa At (559) 916-2925 jdragon22@yahoo.com

1. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (142-147)
   Eric Fore, (Wapa, California, USA, 1-0, 143, 6', 8-10-89, Albert Malatamban, (8050 534-4157)
   VS Labib Mohammad Yasir, (West Hills, California, USA, 0-1, 143.5, 5'8", 8-11-96, Titus Areercal, (818) 388-7605)
   WINNER: Eric Fore by TKO at 1:12 of round 2.
   REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
2. IKF INTERNATIONAL RULES: (185-195)
   Michael Sanchez, (Oakland, California, USA, 1-1-1/0, 191, 6', 12-31-85, Ganyao, (415) 570-3253)
   VS Miguel Corona, (Fresno, California, USA, 0-1, 6', 7-11-95, Noro Aristakesyan, (559) 940-0861)
   WINNER: Michael Sanchez by unanimous decision 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.
   REFEREE: Jason McCoy
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
3. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (137-142)
   Cesar Issac Guitierrez, (Clovis, California, USA, 1-0, 137.5, 5'7", 8-24-93, Jeremie Fraijo, (559) 477-8592)
   VS Joshua Pennish, (Sherman Oaks, California, USA, 0-1, 134.5, 5'5", 4-20-88, Benny Urquidez, (818) 421-4564)
   WINNER: Cesar Issac Guitierrez by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
   REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
4. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (159-165)
   "Steven" Daniel Martinez (Fresno, California, USA, 2-0/1, 168, 12-3-92, James Contreras)
   VS Matt Maxwell ( Atascadero, California, USA, 1-1/0, 166, 5'9", 7-3-90, Castle Williams, (805) 466-1414)
   WINNER: Daniel Martinez by TKO at 1:33 of round 1.
   REFEREE: Jason McCoy
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
5. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (153-159)
   Zach Wilder (Oakland, California, USA, 1-0/0, 157.5, 6', 6-8-85, Ganyao - Phicheat Arunleung, (415) 570-3253)
   VS Roger Gonzalez (Fresno, California, USA, 0-1, 156, 5'8", 3-18-86, Malaiphet Sasaprara, (554) 800-3375)
   WINNER: Zach Wilder by unanimous decision, 29-27 on all 3 judges cards.
   REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
6. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (117-122)
   Irene Testa (San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 0-2, 122.5, 5'4", 5-21-87, Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157)
   VS Yvette Aguaristi ( San Jose, California, USA, 1-1/0, 121.5, 5'2", 11-5-82, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849)
   WINNER: Yvette Augustri by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
   REFEREE: Jason McCoy
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
7. IKF International Rules: (159-165)
   Marcus Spicer (Merced, California, USA, 0-1, 162, 5'9", 9-14-95, Justin Smitley, (209) 484-9389)
   VS James Clark (Fresno, California, USA, 166, 1-0/0, 5'11", 4-2-87, Self, (559) 346-7371)
   WINNER: James Clark by majority decision, 29-27, 29-27 & 28-28.
   REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
8. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (115-117)
   Billy Xayasanh (Fresno, California, USA, 2-2/0, 156, 5'6", 11-7-85, Justin Sychanthavong, (559) 355-2622)
   VS John Gonzales II (Hanford, California, USA, 0-1, AMMA: 0-2, 156, 5'7", 5-21-81, Anthony Musial, (559) 362-2382)
   WINNER: Billy Xayasana by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.
   REFEREE: Jason McCoy
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
9. IKF Modified Muay Thai
   California Light Middleweight Title (153-159)
   Harley Maldonado (Fresno, California, USA, 5-2-1, 155.5, 6', 7-9-93, James Contreras, (559) 346-7371)
   VS Hector Cortes (San Jose, California, USA, 5-0, 156, 5'8", 7-13-84, Rudi Ott, (510) 913-6849)
   WINNER: Hector Cortes by unanimous decision, 50-45, 49-46 & 49-46.
   REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
   JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
   
   
10. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (122-127)
    Aki Ikeda ( Fresno, California, USA, 0-3, 124, 5'7", 10-26-87, Will Cho, (559) 287-8220)
    VS Hunter Felkins ( Bakersfield, California, USA, 3-0, 124, 5'9", 5-13-94, Eric Nolan, (661) 833-3367)
    WINNER: Hunter Felkins by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 27-30.
    REFEREE: Jason McCoy
    JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
    
    
11. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (153-159)
    Richard Nadura (Fresno, California, USA, 3-0/0, 157.5, 6', 5-30-89, Keo Sychanthavong, (559) 355-2622)
    VS Ethan Thompson (Fresno, California, USA, 1-1/0, 156, 6'4", 8-19-91, Sean Moore, (559) 213-7258)
    WINNER: Richard Nadura by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
    REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
    JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
    
    
12. IKF MODIFIED MUAY THAI: (159-165)
    Nick Hillman (San luis Obispo, California, USA, 2-4/0, 165, 5'8", 12-4-88, Albert Malatamban, (805) 534-4157)
    VS Andrew Nguyen (Fresno, California, USA, 2-2-1, 165, 5'10", 3-5-90, Enn Janthakhun - Fairtex, (415) 722-1353)
    WINNER: Andrew Nguyen by TKO at 1:00 of round 1.
    REFEREE: Jason McCoy
    JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley
    
    
13. IKF International Rules
    California Welterweight Title (142-147)
    Andrew Capurro (Oakland, California, USA, 4-4-1/1, S: 2-0, 145.5, 5'8", 3-8-86, Phicheat Arunleung - Ganyao, (415) 570-3253)
    VS Marcel Cyprian (Bakersfield, California, USA, 5-1/1, 145.5, 5'8", 7-30-90, Eric Nolan (661) 855-3367)
    WINNER: Marcel Cypian by split decision, 48-47, 49-46 & 47-48.
    REFEREE: Vichai Supkitol
    JUDGES: Abe Belardo, Ralph McKnight & Mark Lawley