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IKF Point Kickboxing©
"The First Step Out of the Gym!"

This newest concept of IKF Kickboxing will take the martial arts world by storm! An IKF Point Kickboxing© tournament is a total semi- contact Kickboxing tournament. The IKF has gone so far as to register the name Point Kickboxing© to sanction these events worldwide through other promoters just as they do with IKF Full Contact Kickboxing. IKF sanctioning includes a set of guidelines such as weight classes and proper gear for fighter safety.

The IKF recognizes the potential as well as the importance of offering a semi-contact version of Kickboxing to properly introduce the sport to beginners. The Point Kickboxing competition takes some of the fear out of competing and allows participants to enhance there Kickboxing techniques. Furthermore IKF Point Kickboxing© in the long run will create a pool of fighters for those wishing to go to the next level and compete in full contact Kickboxing.

MORE ON IKF POINT KICKBOXING©

The following is an article written by Johnny Davis (Left) and featured in his Kickboxing Training Manual "The Art of Kickboxing", The Official IKF Training Manual.

IKF Point Kickboxing© is exciting and fun! IKF Point Kickboxing© is derived from "full contact" Kickboxing and Point Karate tournament style competition. Point- meaning the entire match is judged on points. Punches and kicks must land in designated striking areas. If the attacker knocks out his opponent, he/she will be disqualified. There are few exceptions to this rule. Judges must be conscious of faking by the offended, the final decision will be up to the three judges. The Kickboxing portion of the name is derived from the "style" of fighting used. Meaning, use of boxing and karate type kicks. Participants wear headgear, 12 to 16 oz gloves, foot pads (for regular and Muay Thai styles), mouthpiece, groin and breast protectors, etc. The action is continuous for one, two, or three minute rounds depending on age group.

The focus is on punches and kicks landing in designated areas and technique rather than hard hitting. Its more like Olympic Style Boxing without the knockouts. In the end, the decision will be left to the judges. (See Judging...Getting the Point on the Johnny Davis Page) There have been Kickboxing "divisions" in Point competition for some time. However, in reviewing some of these matches, they were unorganized and quickly became full contact bouts. The competitors were literally trying to knock each other out and showed very little control. The judges and referees were ill equipped to rule in such matches, therefore it often led to many injuries and discouraged potential competitors. The spectators were also confused to whether they were watching a "full contact" bout in a point semi-contact tournament. IKF Point Kickboxing© will be organized with strict rules on contact! With workouts like Billy Blank's Tae Bo and other Martial Arts aerobic workouts in such demand, its only a matter of time before participants in these classes want to take it to the next level. IKF Point Kickboxing© is the next level out of the gym! IKF Point Kickboxing© will decrease fear of being knocked out and will give participants an outlet to practice Kickboxing techniques in a more realistic manner.

When I was competing, I constantly switched from a Point Karate tournament one weekend to a Full Contact match within a couple of weeks. I must admit, it took more concentration to do this. Of course, I didn't want to think full contact in a semi-contact event or vice versa. Both scenarios could be dangerous. If IKF Point Kickboxing© were available then, I believe it would have only enhanced my skills as a full contact fighter because my techniques would have been the same. Hence, only adding to my accuracy and fluency in combinations.

Now that we have IKF Point Kickboxing© trainers will have a tool to keep their fighters in shape between amateur fights as well as, introduce their beginner fighters to the sport of Kickboxing. IKF Point Kickboxing© done correctly will become one of the biggest divisions in tournaments to hit the Martial Arts scene. Winners will receive trophies and in some cases cash. Men, women, and children will be eager to participate! Spectator appeal for Kickboxing will greatly increase! Enrollment for Kickboxing Classes will double!

For More Information,
Please contact IKF Point Kickboxing© Founder and Director
Johnny Davis at johnnyd@netwiz.net or at (916) 780-7483 or (916) 205-4762

Frequently asked question about the IKF Point Kickboxing©

1. What are the Weight Classes?
   • ADULT MEN:
     • Lightweight: 149.9 and below
     • Middleweight: 150-175
     • Heavyweight: 175.1 - & up. If these division have to vast of a weight difference and the division is too big...we will make another class.
   • ADULT WOMEN:
     • Lightweight: 121 and below
     • Middleweight: 121.1-143
     • Heavyweight: 143.1 - & UP
   • JUNIORS - Ages 17 & Below
     • 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17. Age will be first factor, weight the second factor.
2. Do the fights take place in a boxing ring?
   • NO. ITS A FLOOR COMPETITION.
3. Will you let some pretty hard contact occur to the body?
   • ONLY SEMI CONTACT IS ALLOWED ( HEAD OR BODY) AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
4. What about leg kicks?
   • YES , FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RULE DIVISIONS. MUST BE IN DESIGNATED STRIKING AREA ONLY...NO JOINT STRIKES
5. Soft leg kicks?
   • YES, REMEMBER, YOU CAN ONLY WIN BY POINTS. NOT TKO'S OR KO'S.
6. Bout Lengths & Round Lengths?
   • Each fight is 1 Round with a 2 Minute Round.
7. What size of gloves will the fighters wear?
   • Adults: 16 Ounce, Century, Style #14508, Boxing Glove with a Velcro Style Closure.
   • Juniors: 12 Ounce, Century, Style #14508, Boxing Glove with a Velcro Style Closure.
8. Shouldn't everyone wear big gloves?
   • YES, THEY WILL FOR THEIR SIZE...THIS WILL BE CAREFULLY MONITORED. WE WILL HAVE ASSORTED SIZES AT THE EVENT AND IT WILL BE PREDETERMINED BEFORE THE MATCHES...THIS AREA CLOSELY MONITORED ... SAFETY FIRST!
9. Will there be winners brackets and losers brackets in the tournament?
   • YES...TYPICAL TOURNAMENT ELIMINATION.
10. Will you get several fights even if you don't win?
    • AT FIRST NO, IF YOU LOSE... DEPENDING ON HOW MANY PEOPLE IN A DIVISION. YES. THE FINAL FOUR WILL FIGHT FOR 1, 2, AND 3rd PLACE.
11. Can you fight in more than one class? I mean could you fight both Kickboxing rules and International rules?
    • No, simply becasue both divisions may happen at the same time.
12. Can highly experienced kickboxers participate?
    • Yes, we have both Beginner and Advanced Divisions.
13. What should we wear?
    • Regular Kickboxing Rules (Above Waist) all must wear Long Pants. International Rule (Kicks allowed to the legs) competitors must wear Shorts.
14. Can we knee to the head in the MuayThai bouts and use elbows?
    • In the International Rule bouts there will be no knees or elbows allowed.

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