IKF Midwest

IKF-PKB Rules & Regulations

Kickboxing Rules

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.