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FULL CONTACT -
AMERICAN KICKBOXING RULES
- Fighter must wear LONG PANTS, NOT SHORTS!
- ALL Kicks and Punches must be ABOVE the Waist of each fighter.
- No "KICKS" to the legs...However,
- Foot to Foot sweeps are legal to the "FRONT" Foot as long as the
contact is "ON THE FOOT ONLY" and not higher than the ankle.
- If a fighter's rear is square to the ropes, BOTH feet become targets for a
sweep.
- If a fighter's rear is square to the ropes, BOTH feet become targets for a
sweep.
- Foot to Foot sweeps are legal to the "FRONT" Foot as long as the
contact is "ON THE FOOT ONLY" and not higher than the ankle.
- Spinning backhands/fists are Legal.
- No Elbows and No Knees allowed.
- The use of either a SHIN / INSTEP Pads or a PKA American
Kickboxing Style Boots are determined during Matchmaking or prior to "Tournament"
requirements..
SHIN / INSTEP: They must cover the instep and shin and be secured to the foot by tape. NOT DUC TAPE!
PKA AMERICAN KICKBOXING STYLE BOOT: They must cover the TOES AND THE ENTIRE HEEL and be secured to the foot by tape. NOT DUC TAPE! - Bout referee will monitor each fighters kicking activity.
- Adult fighters and Juniors 16 & 17 years old Should attempt a minimum of 6 "Strongly" thrown Kicks per round.
- Junior fighters ages 15 and under Should attempt a minimum of 4 "Strongly" thrown Kicks per round.
DETAIL
AMATEUR
EVENTS
AMATEUR
TOURNAMENT
EVENTS
PRO BOUTS
KICKS
ABOVE WAIST
YES
YES
YES
KICKS
TO THE LEGS
NO
NO
NO
KICK
MINIMUM
UNITED KINGDOM: YES
Amateurs: 6 - Professionals: 8.
OUTSIDE
UNITED KINGDOM - NOT MANDATORY - SEE BELOW
- Fighters are STRONGLY URGED to do a Minimum number of kicks per round.
However, as of July, 2009, there is no longer a "Mandatory Kick Count
requirement" for Full Contact rules bouts. Still, the bout referee may
choose to give a "Warning" or even a "Point Deduction"
for a fighter who does not appear to be kicking enough for this style of
fighting. What the referee will be looking for is a minimum number of kicks:
- Amateurs - 6.
- Professionals - 8.
KNEES
NO
NO
NO
SWEEPS
Foot To Foot - No Spin Sweeps
YES
YES
YES
SPINNING
BACKHAND
YES
YES
YES
SHORTS
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
PANTS
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
SHIRTS
NO
NO
NO
HEADGEAR
NO
SHIN / INSTEP PADS
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
- MANDATORY - ALL LEVELS
- Secured to the foot with their elastic strap AND OR Athletic/Medical Tape.
- No "SHOES" are allowed.
MOUTH GUARD
YES
YES
YES
MEN: GROIN CUP
YES
YES
YES
WOMEN
PELVIC PROTECTOR
YES
YES
YES
ELBOW PADS
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
GLOVES
8 & 12 Ounce Gloves Allowed.
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Weight
Classes For Sizes.
YES
Provided
by Event Promoters
YES
Provided
by Event Promoters
YES
Provided
by Event Promoters
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