SEMI CONTACT ONLY!!!

• Any strike making full contact or even the perception of a full contact strike will result in DQ of the striking fighter.

NO KNOCKOUTS ALLOWED!

• There are no Knockouts and, or Technical Knockouts.
• If a fighter quits, ( for example due to exhaustion) this will give a win to his or her opponent by DEFAULT.
• Any Knockout will result in Disqualification of the striker.
• There are some exceptions to a person stopping or faking a knockout.
• This circumstance shall be determined by the Official IKF/PKB Ring Referee or the IKF/PKB Ringside Representative.
• Together, they will determine the reason for the stoppage and designate the winner.

HAND & FOOT STRIKES to the HEAD - SEMI CONTACT ONLY!!!

• The Official IKF/PKB Ring Referee or the IKF/PKB Ringside Representative may be penalized by points or disqualify the striker.

No kicks or punches in the back spine area, groin or knee joints.

Faking and, or over-exaggerating a blow will be closely monitored.

Ax KICK - SPINNING HEEL KICKS RULING

• Axe Kicks and Spinning Heel Kicks will only be allowed when the person delivering the axe kick is wearing a full foot covered safety boot/pad/shoe that covers the heel of the foot. In any case, full control is to be exercised when executing this kick.

International Rules (PIR)

• All rules above apply.
• No knees!
• No Elbows!
• No catcing kicks
• Kicks to inside and outside of thigh OK.
• Shorts are Mandatory, NO LONG PANTS.

Unified Rules

• Catched Kicks Allowed
• Kness Allowed
• Clinch is allowed for 3-5 seconds.