Opinions-Legal Headgear

IKF
LEGAL & NOT LEGAL HEADGEAR FOR COMPETITION

It has been brought to our attention that we need to watch the "Style" of headgear some fighters have been wearing in Amateur competition. As many here know, it is illegal for an IKF Amateur fighter to use any "Training" style headgear. This has always been described as headgear with a jaw bar across the front of the jaw. However, there are other headgears that are NOT allowed in IKF Amateur competition.

Headgear that are sold with the word "Training" in there title are not legal "Competition" headgear for IKF Amateur Kickboxing. (Just like they are not allowed in USA Amateur Boxing) The issue with "TRAINING" Headgears is that they usually have the large ear padding or the jaw bars. When you look at the LEGAL Competition Headgear you will notice there is no Jaw Bar and the Ears are far less padded.

Training Headgear range between 16 - 18 ounces depending on the size.
Official IKF Competition Headgear should range from 10 to 12 ounces in weight with or without cheek protectors
To Accommodate Small Through XL Sizes.

HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS OF BOTH STYLES.

IKF DOES NO MANDATE OR APPROVE "BRANDS" OF HEADGEAR
ONLY STYLES - SEE BELOW

TRAINING HEADGEAR ONLY
NOT FOR COMPETITION

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LEGAL
COMPETITION HEADGEAR

JAW BAR