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FULL CONTACT - AMERICAN KICKBOXING RULES

  1. Fighter must wear LONG PANTS, NOT SHORTS!


  2. ALL Kicks and Punches must be ABOVE the Waist of each fighter.


  3. 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.


  4. Spinning backhands/fists are Legal.


  5. No Elbows and No Knees allowed.


  6. 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!


  7. 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


YES
WITH
OPTION


YES


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


HANDWRAPS


YES


YES


YES


GLOVES
8 & 12 Ounce Gloves Allowed.
See Weight Classes For Sizes.


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


YES
Provided by Event Promoters


YES
Provided by Event Promoters

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