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FULL CONTACT – AMERICAN KICKBOXING RULES
- The 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.
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Spinning backhands/fists are Legal.
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No Elbows and No Knees allowed.
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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!
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Adult fighters and Juniors 16 & 17 years old Should attempt a minimum of 6 „Strongly” thrown Kicks per round.
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Junior fighters ages 15 and under Should attempt a minimum of 4 „Strongly” thrown Kicks per round. Bout referee will monitor each fighters kicking activity.
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DETAIL
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AMATEUR
EVENTS
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AMATEUR
TOURNAMENT
EVENTS
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PRO BOUTS
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KICKS
ABOVE WAIST
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YES
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YES
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YES
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KICKS
TO THE LEGS
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NO
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NO
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NO
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KICK
MINIMUM
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UNITED KINGDOM: YES
Amateurs: 6 – Professionals: 8.
OUTSIDE UNITED KINGDOM – NOT MANDATORY – SEE BELOW
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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:
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Amateurs – 6.
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Professionals – 8.
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KNEES
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NO
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NO
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NO
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SWEEPS
Foot To Foot – No Spin Sweeps
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YES
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YES
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YES
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SPINNING
BACKHAND
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YES
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YES
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YES
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SHORTS
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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PANTS
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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SHIRTS
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NO
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NO
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NO
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HEADGEAR
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YES
WITH
OPTION
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YES
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NO
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SHIN / INSTEP PADS
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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DETERMINED
IN MATCHMAKING
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- MANDATORY – ALL LEVELS
- Secured to the foot with their elastic strap AND OR Athletic/Medical Tape.
- No „SHOES” are allowed.
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MOUTH GUARD
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YES
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YES
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YES
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MEN: GROIN CUP
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YES
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YES
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YES
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WOMEN
PELVIC PROTECTOR
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YES
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YES
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YES
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ELBOW PADS
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NO
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NO
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NO
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HANDWRAPS
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YES
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YES
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YES
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GLOVES
8 & 12 Ounce Gloves Allowed.
See Weight Classes For Sizes.
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YES
Provided by Event Promoters
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YES
Provided by Event Promoters
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YES
Provided by Event Promoters
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