IKF Midwest

IKF-PKB Rules & Regulations

General Bout Rules

  • There are No Knockouts and, or Technical Knockouts.
  • Knockouts result in disqualification of the striker.
  • If a fighter quits, ( for example due to exhaustion) their opponent wins by DEFAULT.
  • If a fighter stops or fakes a knockout the results are determined by IKF officials.
  • No kicks or punches in the back spine area, groin, or knee joints.
  • Faking and, or over-exaggerating a blow will be closely monitored.
  • No Pushing

Bout Lengths

  • 2 rounds with a 3rd for tie breakers
  • Adults: 2 minutes
  • Children: 90 seconds
  • 1 minute between rounds

Banned Techniques ( Zero Tolerance )

  • Knees to the head
  • Pulling a fighter's head down in the clinch
  • Ducking out of clinch
  • Elbow stikes
  • Axe kicks without heel protection
  • Teeps to the knee
  • Cartwheel Kicks
  • Jamming - Catching kick and driving opponent backwards.
  • Hip Throws
  • Takedown - shooting for legs