ALL Amateur Fighters are required to complete an AMATEUR Fighter
Confirmation Form at the event weigh-ins and hand to the IKF Event Representative for legal proof of their
Amateur Status..
A Female Fighter must sign the IKF Amateur Confirmation
Form certifying that the contest will not take place during a
menstrual period.
REGISTER INTO THE IKF RANKINGS
Although a fighter does not have to be registered in the IKF Rankings to compete in an IKF event, it does help the fighter as far as their
"CREDIBILITY" when speaking with an IKF
Promoter. To register as a fighter into the Official IKF
World Rankings CLICK HERE.
Questions: some questions you will be required to answer are things such
as:
YOUR FIGHT RECORD IN ALL COMBAT SPORTS
This is, of course, if you have previous fight experience. Your record
includes ALL bouts & the results. Before and after each
IKF sanctioned event, the
IKF Representative checks all fighters
background. If it is found that you were not truthful about your record,
your bout will be forfeited. If you won an
IKF title in the bout, the title will be
stripped from the fighter. The fighter will also be liable for ALL EXPENSES
the promoter paid to book them for the event.
BACKGROUND
What makes you eligible to fight as a kickboxer?
CONTACT INFO
Your Address & Phone Number.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Are you Left or Right handed.
Are you a LICENSED fighter with any STATE ATHLETIC Commission.
Your HEIGHT.
Injury Background. Have you ever been knocked out? If so, when?
Title Background. Do you hold any boxing or kickboxing titles?
Health Physical. You must have received a physical in the calendar year in
which you are fighting.
FIGHT STATUS
Are you an Amateur fighter or a Professional fighter?
PRO VS AMATEUR
A fighter who has fought as a PRO (Been Paid) in ANY Combat sport
(Kickboxing, boxing or mixed martial art) will not be allowed to fight
as an amateur on an
IKF Sanctioned event. To better understand
the IKF's position and definition of a PRO
fighter CLICK HERE
and HERE!
AMATEUR: One who engages in an
activity as a pastime rather than as a professional; one who lacks expertise.
AMATEUR IN SPORTS: An athlete who has never participated in competition for
money. An athlete who is not paid for his/her performance. An athlete at the
beginning learning levels of his/her career.
PROFESSIONAL: Performed by persons
receiving pay. An expert in a field of endeavor. PROFESSIONAL IN SPORTS: An
athlete who is paid for his/her performance. Paid for their excellence of
experience, knowledge and ability of their given sport. An athlete who plays for
pay.
FIGHTERS AGE
Fighters over the age of 8 may participate in an IKF
Sanctioned event.
Ages 8-17 are considered a
JUNIOR AMATEUR Division
Fighter. However, fighters over the age of 16 may participate in Adult Division.
Ages 18 to 39 are considered ADULT
Division fighters.
40 to 45: For Insurance and
safety/health reasons, All Fighters 40 years or older must attain direct IKF Approval to fight on an
IKF Sanctioned event. To do so, the
fighter or trainer must send to the IKF a "RECENT"
video of them "SPARRING" hard for 3
straight rounds with the round breaks left in. If the video shows "CUTS"
or has been edited, it will not be accepted as a review video by the IKF. Upon review the IKF
will notify the trainer or fighter if they have been approved to fight in a bout
on an IKF Sanctioned event.
45 and Older: For Insurance and
safety/health reasons, for ALL fighter's who haves reached 45 years of age or
will reach 45 years of age during the calendar year of any bout, the following
requirements are needed and the fighter must submit the following to the IKF a minimum of "20 DAYS PRIOR"
to their scheduled fight (Or within a calendar year -12 month period - of a
scheduled bout) to be approved to fight on an IKF
Sanctioned event.
ID: Fighter is required to submit to the IKF
PRIOR to his/her scheduled bout a copy of their;
CURRENT AND UP TO DATE PHOTO.
CURRENT AND UP TO DATE Drivers License, Federal ID Card or
Certified copy of birth certificate.
If approved by the IKF to compete,
this same copy of identification will be required by the IKF event Representative at time of weigh-ins of the
scheduled bout. If not able to provide, the fighter will be pulled from the bout
and will NOT be allowed to fight.
VERIFIED APPROVAL TO COMPETE: Written Approval of your Fitness
Level from a Qualified Trainer who will by your bout
cornerman.
MEDICAL APPROVAL: Written Approval from a Licensed Medical
Doctor that your Fitness Level is Qualified to Compete for the number of
scheduled ROUNDS the bout is scheduled for. This would include;
COMPLETE PHYSICAL Report of of the Fighter with the fighters name,
date of birth and the date of Physical listed on the Physical Form.
BLOOD TESTS: Report of physical examination including an original
laboratory report with the fighters name and the date of the blood tests which
will include:
HIV Test:
The HIV test must be done within 30 days of submitting all requirements to
become licensed.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Test.
Hepatitis C Antibody Test.
The Hepatitis B & C tests can be done within the calendar year.
CBC, chemistry panel including electrolytes, creatinine, liver function.
CHEST X-RAY: Valid for 6 years.
NEUROLOGICAL: In conjunction with the report of physical
examination a documented neurological examination that has been done within a 12
month period of the bout scheduled. If the fighter has suffered a KO or TKO
within this 12 month period an additional neurological examination may be
required. Failure of the fighter to admit of any such KO or TKO loss "WILL" result in a $5,000.00 Fine and an indefinite
suspension from fighting worldwide in ANY FIGHT SPORT!
Documented Fight Record that would include a "Bout by Bout"
outline that details
WHEN the fighter last fought.
Any additional bouts the fighter has had.
WHERE the bout(s) took place.
WHO the Promoter of the event was.
WHO the opponent of the fighter was.
RESULT(S) of these bouts.
FIGHTER PHYSICAL
All fighters are required to receive a physical from a Licensed Physician
prior to their match.
ANY Fighter found to be medically unfit in any way by the Licensed
Physician giving him or her their pre-fight Physical shall not be allowed to
compete until any such medical condition is confirmed healed by a Licensed
Physician.
MEDICALLY FIT
Every Fighter that is to participate in an IKF
Sanctioned bout must be PRE Approved "Medically Fit" by the
Medical Doctor who completes their full body physical as well as the Event
Medical Doctor during the Pre
Fight Physical.
If not, the fighter will not be allowed to fight.
TRAINER(S) CORNERMEN
RANKING - REGISTRATION
It is not mandatory for a fighter to "REGISTER" into the
IKF Rankings with a trainers name listed.
Those fighters who train themselves will be listed as "Self"
trained. However, ALL FIGHTERS 45 years of age or older MUST submit the name of
the trainer VERIFYING their ability to compete and this trainer MUST
be the cornerman for the fighter if approved to fight.
As noted above, a fighter does not have to be registered in the IKF Rankings to compete on an IKF sanctioned event. However, it does help the
fighter as far as "CREDIBILITY" when speaking with an IKF Promoter. To be booked for a fight on an IKF Sanctioned event, we suggest you contact IKF Promoters you see on the
IKF
Events Page.
COMMITMENT
Any fighter who agrees to fight, registers to fight, confirms a fight,
signs a fight contract etc. etc. (Whether amateur or pro) on any IKF Sanctioned Event shall not fight on any other
event within 45 days prior to the scheduled date of the confirmed booking on the
IKF Sanctioned event. The reason for this
is the 45 day minimum medical suspension required of a fighter for a Knockout or
Technical Knockout. To read more on this International Rule
CLICK HERE!
FIGHTER INFO
When being booked for an IKF event,
you must provide the below info to the events matchmaker/promoter.
BOOKED FIGHT WEIGHT
FIGHTING WEIGHT
It is MANDATORY
that you weigh-in within the EXACT WEIGHT RANGE the promoter and or
matchmaker booked you at.
You may LOSE weight at the official weigh-ins but you may not GAIN
weight.
Failure to make your booked or contracted weight may result in a forfeit
loss to you.
If a pro, you will be fined and your fight possibly cancelled.
PROS
If you are overweight but your bout is not cancelled you will be
fined by the IKF the following:
For a bout of 5 rounds or less: Minimum $200 (US) or 20% of the
fighter's purse, whichever is greater.
For a 6 or 7 round bout: Minimum $300.00 or 20% of the fighter's purse,
whichever is greater.
For a 8 or 9 round bout: Minimum $400 or 20% of the fighter's purse,
whichever is greater.
For a 10-12 or 9 round bout: Minimum $500 or 20% of the fighter's purse,
whichever is greater.
The fine is enforced buy the
IKF. Upon collection, 50% will go to the
fighters opponent and 50% will go to the Promoter.
The fighters TRAINER & or Manager will be fined the same.
AMATEURS "AND" PROS
If your bout is cancelled due to you not making weight, you will
be held liable for all expenses the promoter has paid to book your bout which
will include;
Any paid expenses to your opponent for his/her travel.
If your bout was a Pro bout, you will be fined your opponents fight purse.
Medical expenses - Bloodwork, etc.
Any additional expenses confirmed justified by the IKF.
The Fighter as well as the Fighter's TRAINER/Manager will be liable for the
amount of money due to the event Promoter.
The Fighter will be placed on SUSPENSION until all fees are paid.
ANY and ALL Fighters requesting to fight for an IKF TITLE must be officially registered in the
IKF Rankings "BEFORE"
the fight and/or the fight contract (Pros) is confirmed.
If you are seeking an IKF Title bout,
you will be required to complete the IKF
Title Qualification Info Form and fax to the IKF
(916-663-4510) for your approval of a Title Bout Challenge.
They may lose weight but are not allowed to GAIN weight after their first
weigh-in.
Fighters who do not make weight have 3 hours after their first weigh-in to
make their weight.
CANCELLED TITLE FIGHT DUE TO WEIGHT
If a fighter does not make weight for a scheduled bout, the other fighter
will be awarded the win by forfeit - default.
If a fighter's (Champion or Challenger) weight is out of the title
weightclass and/or the weight spread is to great to even have the fight,
even as a non title fight, the fighter not making weight will have his purse
held and NOT PAID by the event Promoter. If any portion of the purse was "Pre
Paid" the fighter will be required to refund the entire amount to the
promoter IMMEDIATELY!
In addition, the fighter not making his/her weight will be liable for ALL
EXPENSES the event Promoter has paid to book the title fight in question
that would include;
Sanctioning Fees
Title Belt Fees
Travel Fees
Opponents Purse
Medical expenses - Bloodwork, etc.
Any additional expenses confirmed justified by the IKF.
The Fighter as well as the Fighter's TRAINER/Manager will be liable for the
amount of money due to the event Promoter.
The fighter will be placed on SUSPENSION until all fees are paid.
PRO TITLE FIGHTERS WHO DO NOT MAKE THEIR TITLE
WEIGHT
If a Pro Title holder or Title Challenger does not make their weight, but
their weight is still within the legal weight spread, they are allowed to still
fight, but the bout will not be for the Title. The fighter making the Title
weight has "won the title on the Scale."
If they choose to fight, the fighter not making the weight spread would
only be fined a portion of his/her fight purse.
For a bout of 5 rounds or less: Minimum $300 (US) or 20% of the
fighter's purse, whichever is greater.
For a 6 or 7 round bout: Minimum $500.00 or 20% of the fighter's purse,
whichever is greater.
For a 8 or 9 round bout: Minimum $800 or 20% of the fighter's purse,
whichever is greater.
For a 10-12 or 9 round bout: Minimum $1,000 or 20% of the fighter's purse,
whichever is greater.
If a Title Challenger does not make their title weight they will be held
liable for all expenses the promoter has paid to book their bout which will
include any paid expenses to their opponent for his/her travel. If their bout
was a pro bout, they will be fined their opponents fight purse as well.
ALL FINES ARE ENFORCED BUY THE
IKF
50% will go to the fighters opponent
50% will go to the Promoter.
TRAINER & or Manager will be fined the same.
PRO PURSES
The "STARTING" wage for pro fighters is $100.00 per
round.
Some promoters and fighters may agree on less, depending on the country and
their financial conditions.
FIGHT EQUIPMENT
FIGHT GLOVES
All
IKF Promoters are required to supply the
fight gloves for all IKF Sanctioned bouts.
Gloves must be IKF Approved Fight
Gloves.
In each bout, Gloves must be the same BRAND and WEIGHT.
It is best for Promoter to supply a RED
pair of gloves for the fighter fighting out of the RED
Corner and a BLUE pair of gloves for the
fighter fighting out of the BLUE Corner.
All Fighters are required to supply the following equipment themselves:
MALE: Groin cup
FEMALE: Foul-Proof Chest Protector Are Mandatory: Minimum of a
Sports Bra.
MOUTHPIECE
Fighters are required to wear an IKF
approved mouthpiece at all times while the bout is in progress.
It is strongly recommended that all Fighters have two (2) form fitted
mouthpieces available for use in their bouts.
The round cannot begin if the mouthpiece is not inside the Fighters mouth
and set in place.
The mouthpiece must be inside the Fighters mouth and properly set at all
times during the bout.
Dislodged Mouthpiece:
If the mouthpiece is dislodged during the bout, the referee will wait
until the first opportune moment, without interfering with the action, call time
out, and have the mouthpiece replaced.
POSSIBLE POINT DEDUCTIONS
At the discretion of the referee, points may be deducted or a
disqualification rendered in the following situations:
When the mouthpiece is not being properly kept inside of the Fighters
mouth.
When the mouthpiece is purposely spit out by the Fighter.
When the Fighters corner fails to make sure the Fighter mouthpiece is in
place or delays in placing the mouthpiece after it falls out OR at the beginning
of a round.
HANDWRAPS & GAUZE
Fighters may tape their wrists and hands but not over their knuckles.
Pro wraps are OK with tape and gauze.
Regular training handwraps secured by tape are OK too.
ALL Fighter handwarps must be "SIGNED OFF" by the
IKF Event Representative PRIOR to the
beginning of their bout.
DO NOT ADD TAPE OR GAUZE TO YOUR HAND AFTER
BEING SIGNED OFF!
If after the bout your glove is removed and there is no IKF Event Officials signature on your handwrap you
WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
For the 2005 IKF Optional Headgear
Rule, Click HERE!
SHIN GUARDS
Shin pads are MANDATORY for all
"Full Contact Rules"
fighters fighting on an IKF Sanctioned
event.
These must be supplied by the fighter.
They must be secured to the shin by a wrap of White Athletic Tape ONLY!
FOOT PADS
Foot pads are
MANDATORY for all "Full Contact Rules" fighters
fighting on an IKF Sanctioned event.
These must be supplied by the fighter.
They must FULLY cover the toes, back of heel & top of foot.
They must be secured to the foot by a wrap of White Athletic Tape ONLY!
FIGHTER'S CORNERMAN/WOMAN SUPPLIES
The fighters cornerman must have with them at ringside the following:
Spit Bucket.
Towel.
Water for their Fighter.
White Athletic Tape.
EXTRA mouth piece for their Fighter.
Ringside Equipment for cuts.
For any other cornerman necessities they feel they need they must have
approved by the IKF Event Representative
during weigh-ins or prior to event.
NOTE: Ammonia or any type of smelling
salts are illegal in a fight & will result in
disqualification.
FIGHTER DRESS CODES
Full Contact Rules
All must wear
LONG PANTS!
Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
International, MuayThai & San Shou
All must wear shorts.
Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Fighters may NOT wear any clothing to the ring, in the ring and away from
the ring with ANY OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE or IMAGES on them.
Long hair must be tied back with rubber bands or hair bands but NO Solid
clips, etc.
Fighters fingernails and toenails must be cut and trimmed prior to any IKF bout.
Under no circumstances shall apparel or equipment which includes metallic
and/or hard plastic and/or any edge or surface which could cause extraneous
injury to the fighters be allowed.
BODY ART
NO Body Jewelry or Piercing Accessories may be worn during any IKF bout.
NO Henna or any kind of temporary tattoos.
NO Makeup of any kind.
NO Advertisements shall be written on a fighters skin (EX: Golden
Palace.com)
ANY "Entree" Masks, costumes or props must be approved by
the IKF Event Representative prior to the
start of the event.
RECORD UPDATES
It is each fighters responsibility to update the IKF
after each of their bouts, win, loss or draw.
This way your record listed with your name in the IKF
Rankings is assured to be accurate to potential matchmakers and promoters
seeking to book you for their event.
FIGHTERS RULES MEETING
All fighters are required to attend the pre-fight rules meeting held the
day of or the day before all IKF
bouts/events.
Such meeting will be conducted by the IKF
Referee and/or IKF Event Representative.
ADDITIONAL FIGHTER RULES
At all times during the match, all fighters shall obey the referee.
All fighters are required to act with proper sportsmanship at all times,
and to obey the IKF rules and regulations,
at all times, and in all ways connected with the match.
Fighters may not train or fight under the influence of any illegal drug, or
legal drug used illegally.
Fighters must report any and all medication that they are taking to the
match physician prior to the bout.
If a fighter is under the influence of alcohol or any stimulant, or is
taking any narcotic or other medication, which the match physician determines
would endanger the fighter or his opponent, he/she will not be allowed to
compete.