ALL Strikes must be ABOVE the Waist of each fighter. Front leg sweeps, foot to foot, boot to boot, to the inside & outside of opponents front foot are permitted by BOTH feet of the striker/sweeper. No spin sweeps. Full Contact Rules KICK REQUIREMENT RULES All kicks must be above the belt. Minimum kicks per round (Kick cards ): Amateurs - 6. Professionals - 10. Title Fights - 12. A spin kick or a hard thrown kick that does not hit the body but shows Intent of Power will be counted as a kick. Front kicks (snap, thrust or flick) must make hard contact to be counted as a kick. Each time a fighter does not make his/her minimum kick count in a round, they will be deducted 1 point for that round. Kicks may NOT be made up in other rounds. Full Contact Rules DRESS CODE Long Pants or Boxing / Muay Tai Trunks. NO GYM SHORTS! If a fighter does not have "Long Pants or Boxing / Muay Tai Trunks" they will be forced to FIND them to use or forfeit their bout. Full Contact Rules SAFETY EQUIPMENT AMATEUR Safety Equipment Ringstar The Maxx shoes are Mandatory. They must be; In good condition. Free from any loose areas or tape. . Headgear Is Optional. Ringstar shin pads Are Mandatory. Groin Cup is Mandatory. Mouthpiece is Mandatory. Handwraps are Mandatory. Fight Gloves (will be supplied by all IKC Event Promoters) are Mandatory. 8 & 10 Ounce Gloves. PRO Safety Equipment Headgear Is Not Allowed in PRO IKC Bouts. Ringstar The Maxx Shoes are Mandatory. Groin Cup or No Foul is Mandatory. Mouthpiece is Mandatory. Ringstar Shin Pads Are Mandatory. Hand Wraps are Mandatory. Fight Gloves (will be supplied by all IKC Event Promoters) are Mandatory. 8 & 10 Ounce Gloves. |
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IKC
International Kickboxing Council
International Kickboxing Council
As with all Ringstar® Advantage Martial Arts Equipment, the Ringstar® Sparring line-up of 3
models is the result of 5-Time World Kickboxing Champion Steve Shepherd's pursuit of an
alternative to inferior and outdated footpads. Designed specifically for Martial Arts and Sport
Karate, Ringstar® Sparring Shoes feature common SAFETY and PROTECTIVE attributes,
yet each has specific qualities that make them unique.
The first and only PATENTED martial arts shoes designed exclusively for SPARRING
Tested to disperse and absorb impact better than other foot coverings
Full Athletic shoe design insures tight fit on foot which eliminates twisting inherent when
kicking with footpads Superior protection provided by thick, dense and layered Ringstar® R3
Closed-Cell foam throughout shoes Unique Flex Grooves and Pivot Point provide superior
flexibility and traction White soles to protect mats - WILL NOT MARK MATS
Approved for use by the I.K.C, I.K.F., I.S.K.A., N.A.S.K.A., W.A.K.O., American Association of
Ringside Physicians (AAPRP), and numerous state professional athletic commissions and
more
models is the result of 5-Time World Kickboxing Champion Steve Shepherd's pursuit of an
alternative to inferior and outdated footpads. Designed specifically for Martial Arts and Sport
Karate, Ringstar® Sparring Shoes feature common SAFETY and PROTECTIVE attributes,
yet each has specific qualities that make them unique.
The first and only PATENTED martial arts shoes designed exclusively for SPARRING
Tested to disperse and absorb impact better than other foot coverings
Full Athletic shoe design insures tight fit on foot which eliminates twisting inherent when
kicking with footpads Superior protection provided by thick, dense and layered Ringstar® R3
Closed-Cell foam throughout shoes Unique Flex Grooves and Pivot Point provide superior
flexibility and traction White soles to protect mats - WILL NOT MARK MATS
Approved for use by the I.K.C, I.K.F., I.S.K.A., N.A.S.K.A., W.A.K.O., American Association of
Ringside Physicians (AAPRP), and numerous state professional athletic commissions and
more
IKC FCR Kickboxing & MMA FOULS DEFINED
Upon intensive research of the leading Sanctioning bodies of Martial Arts/Mixed Martial Arts
(MMA)/Kickboxing, as well as some of the top leading Boxing/Athletic Commissions throughout the
United States, The Illinois State Professional Boxing Board has compiled a uniform and
comprehensive list of possible fouls. Please be advised that The Illinois State Professional Boxing
Board’s Act/Rules in accordance with the list of fouls (provisions) below, take precedence over any
sanctioning body. The following is a list of fouls to be adhered to during any contest or exhibition in
the State of Illinois, for the purpose of all MMA bouts:
1. flagrant disregard of the referee’s instructions;
2. engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent;
3. biting or spitting;
4. eye gouging, finger strikes or rakes;
5. groin techniques/attacks of any kind;
6. clawing, pinching or twisting of the flesh;
7. throat strikes of any kind, including without limitation, grabbing the trachea;
8. one or two-handed chokes;
9. grabbing of the clavicle;
10. fish hooking of the mouth or putting a finger into any open orifice (cuts/lacerations);
11. striking the spine or back of neck/head;
12. elbow strikes (of any kind);
13. forearm strikes;
14. butting with the head;
15. kicking the front of the knee;
16. kicking, or stomping of a downed/grounded opponent;
17. kneeing the head of a downed/grounded opponent;
18. clubbing blows w/both hands;
19. hair pulling;
20. small joint manipulation;
21. holding on to fence/ropes;
22. throwing an opponent out of fenced area or ring;
23. spiking an opponent to the canvas on their head or back of neck;
24. intentionally delaying the contest due to improper equipment, or by intentionally dropping or
spitting out the mouthpiece;
25. attacking an opponent on or during a break;
26. attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee;
27. using abusive language in the ring/cage;
28. interference by the corner;
These “Fouls” are “Illegal” moves/techniques, not to be used in the State of Illinois. A Foul is always
going to be at the discretion of the referee. He/she will make the determination, but not be limited to,
the intent of the fighter and the result of the foul. Then, he/she will have to consider whether to allow
the fouled fighter time to recuperate (if able to continue), and either to give a warning to the opponent
that committed the foul and/or deduct a point, disqualify, stop the bout.
Upon intensive research of the leading Sanctioning bodies of Martial Arts/Mixed Martial Arts
(MMA)/Kickboxing, as well as some of the top leading Boxing/Athletic Commissions throughout the
United States, The Illinois State Professional Boxing Board has compiled a uniform and
comprehensive list of possible fouls. Please be advised that The Illinois State Professional Boxing
Board’s Act/Rules in accordance with the list of fouls (provisions) below, take precedence over any
sanctioning body. The following is a list of fouls to be adhered to during any contest or exhibition in
the State of Illinois, for the purpose of all MMA bouts:
1. flagrant disregard of the referee’s instructions;
2. engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent;
3. biting or spitting;
4. eye gouging, finger strikes or rakes;
5. groin techniques/attacks of any kind;
6. clawing, pinching or twisting of the flesh;
7. throat strikes of any kind, including without limitation, grabbing the trachea;
8. one or two-handed chokes;
9. grabbing of the clavicle;
10. fish hooking of the mouth or putting a finger into any open orifice (cuts/lacerations);
11. striking the spine or back of neck/head;
12. elbow strikes (of any kind);
13. forearm strikes;
14. butting with the head;
15. kicking the front of the knee;
16. kicking, or stomping of a downed/grounded opponent;
17. kneeing the head of a downed/grounded opponent;
18. clubbing blows w/both hands;
19. hair pulling;
20. small joint manipulation;
21. holding on to fence/ropes;
22. throwing an opponent out of fenced area or ring;
23. spiking an opponent to the canvas on their head or back of neck;
24. intentionally delaying the contest due to improper equipment, or by intentionally dropping or
spitting out the mouthpiece;
25. attacking an opponent on or during a break;
26. attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee;
27. using abusive language in the ring/cage;
28. interference by the corner;
These “Fouls” are “Illegal” moves/techniques, not to be used in the State of Illinois. A Foul is always
going to be at the discretion of the referee. He/she will make the determination, but not be limited to,
the intent of the fighter and the result of the foul. Then, he/she will have to consider whether to allow
the fouled fighter time to recuperate (if able to continue), and either to give a warning to the opponent
that committed the foul and/or deduct a point, disqualify, stop the bout.