RING SPORT TECHNICAL AND COMPETITION

RULES

INDEX

Chapter One – General Rules

Art. 1. – WMMAFC PRO events and bouts Art.

2. – Event and bout license

Art. 3. – Promoter of the WMMAFC PRO event                                                              Art. 4. – Participants in the WMMAFC PRO events

Art. 5. – WMMAFC PRO bout

Art. 6. – WMMAFC PRO age categories

Art. 7. – WMMAFC PRO bouts format (rounds)

Art. 8. – WMMAFC PRO weight classes and weigh-in procedure

Chapter Two – Bout rules

Art. 1. – The ring

Art.1.1 Accessories of the ringside

Art. 2. – Safety equipment

Art.2.1 Gloves

Art.2.2 Hand wraps (bandage)

Art.2.3 Tooth protection (mouth-guard)

Art.2.4 Groin protection

Art.2.5 Breast protection

Art.2.6 Foot protection

Art.2.7 Shin guard

Art. 3. – Uniforms

Art. 4. – Kickboxer’s uniforms and equipment

Art.4.1 Full Contact

Art.4.2 Low Kick

Art.4.3 K1 rules

Art. 5. – Procedure for equipment and uniform check

Art. 6. – Officials

Art.6.1 WMMAFC PRO Supervisor

Art.6.2 WMMAFC PRO Referee

Art.6.3 WAKO PRO Judge

Art.6.4 WMMAFC PRO Timekeeper

Art.6.5 Announcer

Art.6.6 Coach and Second

Art. 7. – Decision

Art. 8. – Changing decision

Art. 9. – Awarding of points

Art. 10. – Injuries

Art. 11. – Kickboxer on the floor (“down”)

Art. 12. – Procedures after KO, RSC, RSCH, Injury

Art. 13. – Medical aptitude

Art. 14. – Doctors aide

Art. 15. – Health of kickboxers

Chapter Three – Full Contact Rules

Art. 1. – Definition

Art. 2. – Legal target areas Art. 3. – Legal techniques Art. 4. – Illegal techniques

Art. 5. – Uniforms and equipment

Chapter Four – Low Kick Rules

Art. 1. – Definition

Art. 2. – Legal target areas Art. 3. – Legal techniques Art. 4. – Illegal techniques

Art. 5. – Uniforms and equipment

Chapter Five – K1 rules

Art. 1. – Definition

Art. 2. – Legal target areas Art. 3. – Legal techniques Art. 4. – Illegal techniques

Art. 5. – Uniforms and equipment

Chapter One – General Rules

Art. 1. – WMMAFC PRO events and bouts

All WMMAFC PRO events and single bouts are organized under the auspices of and with the authorization of the World MMA Fighting Championship S.r.l. and are subject to the WMMAFC PRO rules and regulations.

Art. 2. – Event and bout license

The written permission issued by WMMAFC PRO General Director is required for the organization of any WMMAFC PRO event or title bout. This permission is known as the “WMMAFC PRO event license”. The “WMMAFC PRO event license” is issued based on an official written request sent by the Promoter to WMMAFC PRO General Director not later than 60 days prior to the proposed date for the WMMAFC PRO event or title bout to be organized. An official request must be sent by mail or post on the official “WMMAFC PRO license request”.

Art. 3. – Promoter of the WMMAFC PRO event

The promoter of any WMMAFC PRO event can beWMMAFC PRO National representative in the country where the WMMAFC PRO event is taking place or any other individual or organization in that country but under the auspices of a WMMAFC PRO National representative.

Art. 4. – Participants in WMMAFC PRO events

All participants in any WMMAFC PRO event must act in accordance with WMMAFC PRO rules and regulations. Participants are recognized as kickboxers, officials, coaches, and medical staff. Their rights and duties are regulated by WMMAFC PRO rules and regulations.

Art. 5. –WMMAFC PRO bout

The WMMAFC PRO bout is a kickboxing bout subject to these rules and regulations. Each single bout is organized between two equally matched kickboxers at the same level and in the same weight class. Each WMMAFC PRO title bout must start and end at the same day, meaning that there is no WMMAFC PRO title bouts allowed after 12:00 p.m. Each WMMAFC PRO bout in Full Contact, Low Kick, and K1 rules discipline must be held in the ring. It is not allowed to organize any WMMAFC PRO bout in another fighting area beside the ring such as a cage, octagon, or tatami.

Art. 6. – WMMAFC PRO age categories

Participation in any WMMAFC PRO bout is allowed only for SENIOR kickboxers:

  1. 19 to 45 years old for male Meaning from the date he turns 19 years and up to the day before he turns 45.
  2. 19 to 40 years old for female Meaning from the date she turns 19 years and up to the day before she turns 40.

Positive proof of age (ID, Passport) of kickboxers is required for participation in any WMMAFC PRO event.

Art. 7. – WMMAFC PRO bouts format (rounds)

The format of the WMMAFC PRO bout is as follows with a minute break between each round:

MALE FULL CONTACT

Title No. of rounds Round time Break time
World title bout 12 2 minutes 1 minute
Intercontinental title bout 10 2 minutes 1 minute
Continental title bout 10 2 minutes 1 minute
Regional title bout 8 2 minutes 1 minute
National title bout 7 2 minutes 1 minute
Prestige bout 5 2 minutes 1 minute

FEMALE FULL CONTACT

Title No. of rounds Round time Break time
World title bout 10 2 minutes 1 minute
Intercontinental title bout 8 2 minutes 1 minute
Continental title bout 8 2 minutes 1 minute
Regional title bout 7 2 minutes 1 minute
National title bout 6 2 minutes 1 minute
Prestige bout 5 2 minutes 1 minute

MALE AND FEMALE LOW KICK

Title No. of rounds Round time Break time
World title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
Intercontinental title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
Continental title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
Regional title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
National title bout 5 2 minutes 1 minute
Prestige bout 3 3 minutes 1 minute

MALE AND FEMALE K1 RULES

Title No. of rounds Round time Break time
World title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
Intercontinental title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
Continental title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
Regional title bout 5 3 minutes 1 minute
National title bout 5 2 minutes 1 minute
Prestige bout 3 3 minutes 1 minute

Art. 8. –WMMAFC PRO weight classes and weigh-in procedure

In any WMMAFC PRO event, kickboxers in each weight category will be weighed the day before the competition. Promoter has to organize the official weigh-in at the time which is minimum 24 hours before the title bout. WMMAFC PRO Supervisor will be allowed to modify these conditions in case of inevitable delay of kickboxers involved in the WMMAFC PRO event. The WMMAFC PRO Supervisor will perform the weigh-in. WMMAFC PRO representatives of any country or coaches of kickboxers may be present but are not allowed to intervene on any occasion. Each kickboxer will be officially weighed only once. The weight registered on that occasion is final. However, if a kickboxer has not reached the right weight during the official weigh-in, he has an extra hour to make it. The weight is what the scale shows when the kickboxer is undressed. The weight must be displayed in metric measures. Electronic scales can be used. A kickboxer is allowed to fight solely within the category defined by the weigh-in. Each kickboxer must be in possession of a medical certificate stating he is “FIT TO FIGHT” issued by the authorized medical institution for that specific WMMAFC PRO event only. Each kickboxer must be in possession of full insurance coverage that specific WMMAFC PRO event only.

MALE (19 to 45 years old) FEMALE (19 to 40 years old)
Weight category Kg Weight category Kg
ATOM up to 52.700 FLY up to 50.000
FLY up to 54.500 BANTAM up to 52.000
BANTAM up to 56.400 FEATHER up to 55.000
FEATHER up to 58.200 LIGHT up to 59.000
LIGHT up to 60.000 WELTER up to 63.000
SUPER LIGHT up to 62.200 MIDDLE up to 65.000
LIGHT WELTER up to 64.500 LIGHT HEAVY up to 68.000
WELTER up to 66.800 HEAVY up to 71.000
SUPER WELTER up to 69.100 CRUISER HEAVY up to 74.000
LIGHT MIDDLE up to 71.800 SUPER HEAVY over 74.000
MIDDLE up to 75.000
SUPER MIDDLE up to 78.100
LIGHT HEAVY up to 81.400
CRUISER LIGHT HEAVY up to 85.000
HEAVY up to 88.600
CRUISER HEAVY up to 94.100
SUPER HEAVY over 94.100

Chapter two – Bout rules

Art. 1. – The ring

  • Canvas size: The minimum size of the inside of the ropes must be 4.90m squared (16 feet) and the maximum size – 6.10m squared (20 feet). The size of the apron must extend at least 46cm (18 inches) outside the line of the ropes on each side, including additional canvas necessary to tighten and secure
  • Height of ring: The ring cannot be less than 91cm (3 feet) or more than 122cm (4 feet) above the
  • Platform and corner pads: The platform of the Ring must be safely constructed, leveled, and free from any obstruction. The minimum size of the platform must be 5.80 m squared (19 feet) and the maximum size – 7.62 m squared (25 feet). It shall be fitted with four corner posts which shall be well padded or otherwise constructed so as to prevent injury of the kickboxers. The corner pads should be arranged in the following way: In the near left-side corner facing the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor – red; in the far left side corner – white; in the far right side corner – blue; and in the near right side corner – white.
  • The title holder, domestic kickboxer or kickboxer currently better ranked in the official WMMAFC PRO rankings, shall be announced and enter the ring second and will fight out of the blue corner. The challenger, foreign kickboxer or kickboxer currently lower ranked in the official WMMAFC PRO rankings shall be announced and enter the ring first and fight out of the red
  • The surface of the ring floor: The floor must be covered with felt, rubber or other suitably approved material having the same quality of elasticity and not less than 5 cm (0.6 inches) nor more than 2.5 cm (0.98 inches) thick over which a canvas shall be stretched and secured in place. The canvas must cover the entire platform and must be made of non-slippery material.
  • Ropes: There must be 4 separate ropes on each side of the ring (3 ropes in case of “force majeure”). They must be 4 cm thick, without considering the The heights of the four (4) ropes must be:
  • First on 6 cm (16 inches),
  • Second on 1cm (28 inches),
  • Third on 6cm (40 inches)
  • Fourth on 1cm (52 inches) from the canvas.

The four ropes must be joined on each side of the ring, at equal intervals, by two pieces of material (close to the texture of the canvas) 3 – 4 cm (1.2 – 1.6 inches) wide. The two pieces must not slide along the rope. The tension of each section of the rope must be strong enough to absorb the impact of the kickboxer’s contact with the rope. However, in any case, the Supervisor reserves the right to adjust the tension if necessary.

  • Steps: The ring must be provided with at least three sets of steps. Two sets of steps at the opposite corners (red and blue) for the use of the kickboxers and seconds, and one set of steps in the neutral corner (white) for the use of the Referee, Official Doctor and Announcer.
  • Sanitary bags: In the two neutral corners outside of the ring, a small plastic bag can be fixed in each corner in which the Official Doctor can drop the cotton or tissue pads used to nurse

Art. 1.1. – Accessories of the ringside

The following are defined as the accessories of the ringside which are required for all WAKO PRO events:

  • Gong (with striker) or
  • Two seats for kickboxer’s use
  • Two plastic mugs can (one in red another in blue corner) to be used for drinking and mouth wash only, and where water is not piped directly to the ringside, two plastic spray bottles and two small plastic bottles for drinking. No other type of water bottle is permitted at ringside for use by the kickboxers or
  • Tables and chairs for
  • One (preferably two) stop
  • One first-aid
  • One microphone connected to the
  • Two (2) pairs of boxing gloves (one in red and one in blue color).
  • One
  • WMMAFC PRO scoring

Art. 2. – Safety equipment

The WMMAFC PRO General Director and/or the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor must approve all safety equipment. Producers of safety equipment must get their products approved by WMMAFC PRO. Safeties to be used in World, Intercontinental and Continental title bouts must be approved at least 1 month before the title bout takes place and kickboxers involved must be duly informed.

All uniforms and safety equipment must be clean, correct and in good and safe condition.

Art. 2.1. – Gloves

In all WMMAFC PRO bouts kickboxers are obligated to wear boxing gloves of the equal weight. The color of the gloves should be the same of the kicboxer’s corner (red corner-red gloves, blue corner-blue gloves). It is allowed to have gloves of different color but in than occasion gloves must not be the same color for both kickboxers. Gloves (boxing gloves) for Full Contact, Low Kick and K1 rules which are used in official WMMAFC PRO bouts must be approved by the  PRO General Director and/or the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor and checked by the Referee. Gloves weigh 8 Oz (226 grams), in use from -52.700 kg to -66.800 kg for male kickboxers and from -50.00 kg to -59.00 kg for female kickboxers, and 10 Oz (283 grams), in use from -69.100 kg to +94.200 kg for male kickboxers and from -62.00 kg to +74.00 kg for female kickboxers. The weight of the gloves must be clearly marked. Gloves are produced from special foam rubber, synthetic, compact and soft material which is covered with genuine or artificial leather. Gloves must make it possible for the kickboxer to completely clench his fist and keep his thumb in contact with other fingers. Gloves completely cover the kickboxer’s fist with separate parts for fingers and thumb. The thumb is connected by a small strong strip to the rest of the glove. This strip keeps the thumb together with other fingers to avoid separation of the thumb during punching and injuries to the kickboxer’s thumb or to the other kickboxer. Inner foam rubber material must cover the front and upper part of the fist, edge of palm and upper and front part of thumb. The interior part of gloves covers the bottom part of fingers and palm only with leather and cover a minimum of 5 cm of the wrist. Gloves will be fastened by laces at the kickboxer’s wrist and then sealed with tape. Use of self-adhesive cotton-base tape is allowed (plastic or other types of self- adhesive tape are not allowed). Fastening gloves with strips or any kind of buckles is not allowed.

Art. 2.2. – Hand and foot wraps (bandage)

Hand wraps are used for wrapping the fist to avoid injuries, not to add force to a strike. Using hand wraps are mandatory. Hand wraps are a minimum 300 cm long and 5 cm wide cotton strips with sharp edges. Hand wraps will be fastened on the upper part of the kickboxer’s wrists with self-adhesive cotton base strips; maximum length 15 cm and width 2 cm. It is allowed to stick the wraps with the self-adhesive cotton base tape. The tape must be applied less than 2 cm (0.8 inches) in front of the knuckles. The tape can be applied between the fingers and can cover a striking area of the fist but not more than 1 cm (0.4 inches) thick.

Bandages must be also used to protect the kickboxer’s ankle and instep. They are 300 cm long and 5-8 cm wide cotton strips with sharp edges. They must be sticked with the self-adhesive cotton base tape. They can cover the kickboxer’s lower part of the shin but not higher than 5 cm (2 inches) from the ankle and can not be more than 1 cm (0.4 inches) thick. It is not allowed to use any additional material which can make the bandage hard such as plastic, wood,… It is mandatory to use elastic ankle support over bandaged ankle and instep. Elastic ankle support must completely cover the bandage in order to prevent its damage during the bout. Elastic ankle support can be in different colors and brands.

Both hand and foot bandages must be soft and approved by WMMAFC PRO Supervisor before the bout starts.

Art.2.3. – Tooth protection (mouth guard)

Tooth protection (mouth guard) is mandatory for all male and female kickboxers. Mouth guards must be made from soft and pliable rubber-plastic material. Protection on only the upper teeth or on both upper and lower teeth is allowed. Mouth guard must enable free-breathing and must be adapted to the kickboxer’s mouth configuration. It is allowed to use a mouth guard over tooth correction apparatus (braces, retainers) only with the written approval of the doctor which has to be included in the kickboxer’s medical report stating “Fit to Fight”.

Art.2.4. – Groin protection

 Groin protector is mandatory for all male and female kickboxers. Groin protector is made of hard plastic material and fully covers genital organs to protect this part of kickboxer’s body from any injury. The groin protector can be made as a cup for covering genitals, or for covering the entire abdomen. Kickboxer’s must wear the groin protection under theirpants.

Art.2.5. – Breast protection

Breast protection is mandatory for female kickboxers. Brest protection is made of hard and durable plastic material covered with fabric. Breast protection can be formed from one piece to cover the entire chest or two pieces to be included in the bra.

Art.2.6. – Foot protection

Foot protection is mandatory for all male and female kickboxers in Full Contact bouts. Foot protection is made from special synthetic foam rubber, a compact and soft material which is covered with genuine or artificial leather. Foot protection covers the upper part of the foot (instep), lateral and medial malleolus and heel – all in one piece – with open sole of the foot. They must be long enough (adequate size) to completely cover the kickboxer’s feet and toes. The front part of the foot protection is fastened by elastic strips for the big and second toes. Foot protection is fastened to feet with elastic self-adhesive strips on the back of feet, above the heel.

Art.2.7. – Shin guards

Shin guards are mandatory for all male and female kickboxers for Full Contact bouts. Shin guards are made from hard foam-rubber material. A shin guard must cover the shinbone from under the knee to the top of the feet. Shin guards are fastened to the leg by a minimum of two self-adhesive elastic strips. No other kind of plastic tape is allowed for fixing the guard to the shin. Shin guards with metal, wooden or hard plastic elements are not allowed.

Art. 3. – Uniforms

 Kickboxing long pants must extend from waist to the ankle joint and have no pockets. Pants must have an elastic waistband, minimum 10 centimeters wide in a different color from that of the pants. Male and female kickboxers wear pants in Full Contact bouts.

Kickboxing shorts must extend from the waist to mid-thigh and have no pockets. Shorts are worn by male and female kickboxers in Low Kick and K1 rules bouts.

Shorts must have an elastic waistband, minimum 10 centimeters wide in a different colors from that of shorts. There can be sponsor’s names or badges on shorts.

Bodice (upper, top) is worn by female kickboxers in Full Contact, Low Kick and K1 rules bouts.

Sponsor advertising or logos may be worn on the uniform in the following manner:

  • Top: On the front or backside
  • Pants: on the side between the knee and the hip area, on the central front or back side
  • Shorts: on the side between the knee and the hip area, on the central front or back side

If the Promoters and sponsors do not wish the kickboxers to wear advertising other than their own, the Promoter and his sponsor must provide sponsorship to the kickboxers or countries equal to the amount they have given up from their individual sponsor.

Art. 4. – Kickboxer’s uniforms and equipment Art. 4.1. – Full Contact

  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection, shin guards and
  • Male kickboxers wear long pants (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and long

Art. 4.2. – Low Kick

  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection and an ankle protection (foot wraps – bandage and elasticankle support).
  • Male kickboxers wear shorts (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and

Art. 4.3. – K1 rules

  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection and an ankle protection (foot wraps – bandage and elasticankle support).
  • Male kickboxers wear shorts (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and shorts.
  • Wearing of mongkon and paprachiat is forbidden

Art. 5. – Procedure for equipment and uniform check

Kickboxer’s safety equipment and uniform check will be done before the bout starts by the Referee who must be completely sure that safety equipment and uniform of each kickboxer is fully functional and in accordance with WMMAFC PRO rules. Kickboxers must be suitably conditioned to participate in their chosen discipline; they must have no injuries or illness which may harm themselves or other kicboxer. His/her face must be naturally dry and reasonable grease is allowed. It is not allowed to enter a bout while bleeding, with any sticking plaster casts or with tampons in nostrils or with any cuts or scratches, with any kind of jewelry, earrings, studs or other adornment. No tongue piercing and belly button piercing allowed either. Binding hair with any kind of metal, plastic or hard buckle is not allowed. Only elastic or cotton strips are allowed for this purpose.

It is mandatory to fasten boxing gloves with self-adhesive cotton-base tape over the laces.

Art. 6. – Officials 

  • WMMAFC PRO Judges/Referees’ age limit is
  • WMMAFC PRO Judges/Referees must attend WMMAFC PRO International seminars during which they have to pass exams (theoretical and practical) in order to get their
  • After getting license WMMAFC PRO Judges/Referees must follow their duties and
  • WMMAFC PRO Judges/Referees licenses must be renewed every two
  • WMMAFC PRO Judges must use clickers to count the scoring points while on
  • During WMMAFC PRO events, each bout must be supervised by a WMMAFC PRO Referee, who will officiate in the ring, but will not fill out scoring
  • Three WMMAFC PRO Judges, who will be seated away from the spectators, must grade each Each of the three Judges must be seated in the middle of respective side of the ring.
  • In each WMMAFC PRO title bout, to ensure neutrality, the WMMAFC PRO General Director will appoint WMMAFC PRO officials respecting following rules:
  • WMMAFC PRO Supervisor will come from a country different from that of the two kickboxers (he will act as third Neutral Judge for any title bout)
  • 2 Judges will come from a country different from that of the other Judges and from that of the two kickboxers (Neutral Judges)
  • Referee will be from the country where WMMAFC PRO event is taking place
  • WMMAFC PRO officials appointed for named WMMAFC PRO event, will not at any moment of the WMMAFC PRO event be allowed to act as a manager, trainer, coach or second of a kickboxer or team of kickboxers taking part in a bout.
  • The WMMAFC PRO Referee and the Judges should be dressed in the following manner: Clean black pants, WMMAFC PRO shirt or one given by the Promoter, WMMAFC PRO bow tie, blue jacket with WMMAFC PRO logo on it and black gym
  • All judges and referees must be in possession of a valid medical certificate issued by authorized medical institution in their respective Country not older then 12 months declaring that they are capable of performing referee duty according to WAKO-PRO Rules and

Art.6.1. – WMMAFC PRO Supervisor 

WMMAFC PRO Supervisor is responsible for verifying and securing that each WMMAFC PRO event is organized fully in compliance with the WMMAFC PRO rules.

The WMMAFC PRO Supervisor must:

  • Perform the weigh-in
  • Make sure that Promoter has fulfilled all of his financial obligations to participants of the WMMAFC PRO event (kickboxers and officials). Promoter must make all payments immediately after the weigh-in was done and kickboxers are declared ready to fight;
  • Appoint the Referee and Judges for eachbout;
  • Monitor and improve the standards of the Referee and Judges and ensuring conformity to the rules and standardpractice;
  • Verify that the Referee and Judges perform their duty and responsibilities and advise the WMMAFC PRO Technical Director if any irregularity takesplace;
  • Solve any prior problem regarding the promotion, reporting the result to the WMMAFC PRO General
  • Verify the scoring papers to ensurethat:
    • the score has been talliedcorrectly;
    • the names of the kickboxers are correct;
    • the correct winner has been named;
  • Authenticate the scoring papers and inspect the score;
  • Announce the result of the bout to the Announcer;
  • Make any decision in case that the Referee or Judges could not continue;
  • Report to the WMMAFC PRO General Director the name of any kickboxer who violates the WMMAFC PRO rules or shows
  • And make sure that all results, photos and general information will be sent to WMMAFC PRO Management in the next five days from the day that WMMAFC PRO event was

Art.6.2. –WMMAFC PRO Referee Designation and Participation:

  • In approved WMMAFC PRO events, each bout shall be controlled by a WMMAFC PRO Referee who shall officiate in the ring and shall not score the

Duties:

The WMMAFC PRO Referee must:

  • Verify that the WMMAFC PRO rules and fair play are strictly observed;
  • Take care of the safety of the kickboxers;
  • Maintain control of the bout at all its stages;
  • Prevent a weak kickboxer from receiving undue and unnecessary punishment;
  • Use three words of command:
    • “Stop” when ordering the kickboxers to stop fighting;
    • “Fight” when ordering the kickboxers to continue fighting;
    • “Break” when breaking a clinch, upon which command each kickboxer shall make one step back before continue fighting;
  • Indicate to a kickboxer by suitable explanatory signs or gestures any violation of the rules;
  • In case of one or both kickboxers are deaf, the Referee can use a touch by hand on the shoulder or on the arm to “stop” and to “break” the
  • The Referee shall not indicate the winner, by raising akickboxer’s hand or otherwise, until the announcement has been
  • When the Referee has disqualified a kickboxer or stopped the bout, the Referee shall first inform the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor which kickboxer has been disqualified or the reason for which the bout was stopped, and enable the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor to instruct the announcer to make the decision correctly known to
  • He must give all commands in
  • He will be responsible for the enforcement of the WMMAFC PRO rules throughout the bout and ensure that all scores, penalties and warnings are
  • At the end of a bout, gather and check the scoring papers of the three Judges. After verification, he must hand them to the WMMAFC PRO
  • When the winner is announced, the Referee must raise the kickboxer’s

Authorities of the Referee

  • To stop a bout at any stage if he considers it to be one-sided.
  • To stop a bout at any stage if one of the kickboxers has received an unauthorized blow or injury on account of which the Referee decides that the kickboxer should not
  • To stop a bout at any stage if he considers the kickboxers are not behaving according to the WMMAFC PRO In such cases, the Referee may disqualify one or both kickboxers.
  • To caution a kickboxer or to stop the bout and give a warning to a kickboxer who has committed a foul in accordance with the WMMAFC PRO
  • To disqualify a kickboxer who fails to comply immediately with the Referee’s orders, or behaves towards the Referee in an offensive or aggressive manner at any
  • To caution, to remove and to disqualify a second who has infringed the WMMAFC PRO rules.
  • With or without previous warning, to disqualify a kickboxer for committing a
  • In case of a knock-down, to suspend a count, if a kickboxer who has delivered strikes deliberately fails to retire to a neutral corner or delays to do so. He will continue counting when kickboxer stands in the neutral corner facing center of the
  • To interpret the rules insofar as they are applicable or relevant to the actual contest or to decide and take action on any circumstance of the contest which is not covered by a

Medical check

A Referee, before officiating in any WMMAFC PRO event conducted under WMMAFC PRO rules, shall undergo a medical examination as to physical fitness for carrying out Referee’s duties in the ring. The Referee’s vision shall be correctable to 20/80 or better. The wearing of spectacles by a Referee during a bout is not permitted, but contact lenses are allowed.

Right to check the kickboxer

Equipment and Uniform – Referee shall check safety equipment and uniform of the kickboxer when kickboxer is in the ring. Referee shall disqualify from competition any kickboxer who refuses to wear safety equipment. During the bout if kickboxer’s glove or dress becomes undone or damaged, the Referee shall stop the bout until safety equipment is repaired and its condition becomes again in accordance with WMMAFC PRO rules.

Right to check the Judges

The Referee must check the right positions of Judges before the bout.

Official warning (minus point) – If a kickboxerer commits a rule violation, the Referee must stop the action to warn him about violation. In case that rule violation is serious or it was committed second time after the warning Referee must order a point deduction. To order a point deduction, the Referee must show the action clearly for the kickboxer to understand the reason and objective of the point deduction. The Referee must show his hand signal to all Judges telling that there is an order to deduct one point. Referee must point to the kickboxer and clearly show which one will be deducted one point. Only four official warnings may be given to the same kickboxer in one bout. The fourth official warning is disqualification of a kickboxer. The procedure starts from 1st verbal warning addressing only to the kickboxer, 1st official warning addressing to the kickboxer and Judges, 2nd official warning – deduction of one point (first minus point) addressing to the kickboxer and Judges, 3rd official warning – deduction of one point (second minus point) addressing to the kickboxer and Judges, 4th official warning is disqualification of the kickboxer. The kickboxer who does not obey the instructions of the Referee, acts against the rules, fight in any unsportsmanlike manner, or commits fouls will be cautioned, warned or disqualified.

  • Verbal warning (for committing any rule violation) can be given to a kickboxer without stopping the bout. In case that kickboxer continues committing the fouls the Referee must stop the bout and give to a kickboxer 1st Verbal warning. A third caution for the same type of foul will mandatorily require Official warning to be
  • 1st Official warning will be given to a kickboxer for committing a foul. It can be given without previous verbal warnings in case that in Referee’s opinion foul is such a kind that kickboxer who committed it must be warned by Official warning.
  • 2nd Official warning – deduction of one point (first minus point) will be given to a kickboxer for committing a foul of the same or different kind that one for which kickboxer has already been given Official warning. Official warning (first minus point) can be also given to a kickboxer for committing a foul without previous Verbal or Official warnings given, in case when foul is heavy rule
  • 3rd Official warning – deduction of one point (second minus point) will be given to a kickboxer for committing a foul of the same or different kind that one for which kickboxer has already been given 2nd Official warning – deduction of one point (first minus point).
  • 4th Official warning – disqualification. Kickboxer will be disqualified for committing a foul of the same or different kind that one for which kickboxer has already been given 3nd Official warning – deduction of one point (second minus point). Kickboxer can be disqualified without previous Official warnings for committing a heavy foul and that in Referee’s opinion foul is such a kind that kickboxer who committed it must be disqualified. Before taking any of such a decision Referee can consult WMMAFC PRO Supervisor.

Official warnings given to a kickboxer’s corner count against the kickboxer.

When a warning for a particular foul has been given (for example a holding or clinching) the Referee will give next warning to kickboxer if he commits same or any other offense of the rules. If a Referee thinks that an offense has been committed without his knowledge, he will have the right to stop the bout and consult the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor.

After each warning given the Referee will order the kickboxers to start fighting again giving a command: Fight.

Health and security

  • The Referee must use medical gloves and he must change them after every
  • The Referee is not allowed to intervene in occasion of any bleeding of a It must be done by coach or, if necessary, by Official Doctor.
  • In case of injury, cut or bleeding the Referee must stop the bout and call for Official In that occasion the Referee’s duty is to make sure that Official Doctor can approach to the injured kickboxer by bringing kickboxer to neutral corner if possible, or, in case that kickboxer is on the floor, to make sure that Official Doctor and his assistants will be the only one inside of the ropes at that moment.

Art. 6.3. – WMMAFC PRO Judge

  • Each Judge must independently consider the merits of the two kickboxers, and must chose the winner, according to the WMMAFC
  • During the bout, he will not talk to kickboxer, other Judges, or anybody else, with the exception of the Referee. He may, if necessary, at the end of a round, notify the Referee about any incident that he has missed, for example tell him about the misbehavior of a second, loose ropes,
  • A Judge will use clickers to count the Judge will use back side of scoring paper to mark the points he counted for each kickboxer separately. Points will be marked by numbers for each round separately at the end of each round. According to the number of points, on the front page of scoring paper, Judge will give 10 to 8 marks to each kickboxer in following system:
    • If the score of points is the same, 10 – 10
    • If the difference of the points is from 2 to 8, 10 – 9 for fighter achieved more points
    • If the difference of the points is more than 8, 10 – 8 for fighter achieved more points
  • Always the red corner is on the left side and the blue corner on the right side of both sides of the scoring
  • Judge will not leave his place until the decision has been

Art. 6.4. – WMMAFC PRO Timekeeper

  • The task of a timekeeper is to keep track of the number and the duration of the rounds as well as of the
  • He will be seated at
  • Ten seconds before the beginning of each round, he will clear the ring, giving order „Seconds out” to announcer
  • He will ring the gong at the beginning and at the end of each
  • He will stop the bout temporarily, when asked to do so by the
  • He will keep track of extra time with a watch or a stopwatch
  • If, at the end of a round, a kickboxer is on the floor, and the Referee is counting,  t he Tim eke ep er m ust not r i ng the gong before Referee finish his count and order “Fight”. This rule will not apply only if such a case happens in the last round of the In this  case Time keeper will ring the gong at the end of the round no matter if Referee is still counting or not.
  • Break intervals between the rounds will last

Art. 6.5. – Announcer

For all Approved WMMAFC PRO events, the Official Announcer should have the following qualifications: Fluent in multi-languages (English is mandatory). An basic understanding of the WMMAFC PRO Rules. The Promoter of the WMMAFC PRO event is responsible to hire a professional Announcer for the entire event.

  • He will be seated at ringside and instructed by the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor;
  • He will announce the number of the round, before it starts;
  • He must announce clearly and succinctly communications of the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor to the public;
  • Ten seconds before the beginning of each round, he will clear the ring, giving order „Seconds out”;
  • To announce the kickboxer’s names, corner and weight prior to the bout and again as the kickboxers arrive in the ring;
  • To order the seconds to leave the ring when the gong rings;
  • To announce the winner’s name

Art. 6.6. – Coach and Second

A coach and a second must obey the following rules when assisting each kickboxer.

  • Only the coach and the second may get into the ring and only one of them at time may be inside the
  • A second can give up the fight on behalf of his kickboxer, and can also, if the kickboxer is in great difficulty, toss the towel into the ring, except while the Referee is
  • During the bout, neither the coach nor the second can be on the ring They must, before each round, remove stools, towels, buckets, etc.
  • No coaches will be allowed to enter the ring while a bout is in
  • Any coach, second or official, encouraging or prompting the spectators to give signs of advice or encouragement to a kickboxer during a round, can be suspended from his function in the bout in
  • A coach or a second who violates the rules may receive a warning or be disqualified by the

Art. 7. – Decisions 

The following decisions could bring the fight to an end:

  • Win on points (P). At the end of a bout, the winner shall be determined on the basis of the total number of points scored during the The kickboxer having scored the most points shall be declared the winner. If both kickboxers are injured, and cannot continue the bout, the kickboxer having scored more points at the time when the bout is stopped shall be declared such as the winner. This rule will apply only in case that injury was not caused intentionally and if there is already two rounds finished.
  • Win by retirement (AB). If a kickboxer retires voluntarily owing to injury or throwing a towel in the ring by a second, or if the kickboxer fails to resume fighting immediately after the rest between rounds, the opponent shall be declared the
  • Win by Referee stopping contest (RSC). Outclassed – RSC is a term used to stop a bout when a kickboxer is outclassed or is unfit to If a kickboxer, in the opinion of the Referee is being outclassed or is receiving excessive punishment, the bout shall be stopped and the opponent declared the winner.
  • Win by Referee stopping contest injury (RSCI). If a kickboxer, in the opinion of the Official Doctor/Referee, is unfit to continue because of injury sustained from correct blows or other action or is incapacitated for any other physical reason, the bout shall be stopped and the opponent declared the winner by RSCI. In case both kickboxers are injured at the same time, the kickboxer with the higher score at time of decision will be the winner. The right to make this decision rests with the Referee, who must consult with the Official Doctor who has the right to direct to the Referee to stop the bout by using any form of communication methods. When a Referee calls Official Doctor to the ring to examine a kickboxer, only these two officials must be present. No other person must be allowed into the ring, or on the apron.
  • Win by disqualification (DISQ). If a kickboxer is disqualified, opponent will be declared the winner. If both fighters are disqualified, the decision shall be announced accordingly. A disqualified kickboxer for any unethical behavior or disciplinary matters shall not be entitled to any prize, medal, trophy, honorable award, or grading, relating to any stage of the competition in which this kickboxer has been disqualified and the misconduct should be reported to the WMMAFC PRO
  • Win by Knock-Out (KO). If a kickboxer is “down” and fails to resume fight after he is counted out to ten, the opponent shall be declared the winner by a knock-out.
  • Win by (RSCH). If a kickboxer is unfit to continue and fails to resume fighting having received hard blows to the head, the opponent shall be declared the winner by
  • No contest (NC). A bout may be terminated by the Referee inside the scheduled distance owing to a material happening outside the responsibility of the kickboxer, or the control of the Referee, such as the ring becoming damaged, the failure of the lighting supply, exceptional weather conditions, In such circumstances, the bout shall be declared “no contest”. In the case of WMMAFC PRO title bout if both kickboxers are injured which was not caused intentionally and cannot continue the bout but there was no already two rounds finished, the bout will be declared No Contest and the title holder will keep his title.
  • Decision in case of draw. At the end of a contest, if the kickboxers are equal in points, the decision shall be made by the majority of the Judges based on the following performances of the kickboxer:
    • who was better and won the last round
    • who has shown the betterstyle
    • who was more aggressive
  • Incidents in the ring outside the control of the Referee. If something happens that does not allow the bout to continue within one minute after the gong has rung for the beginning of the first round, e.g. power failure the bout shall be stopped and the results is “No contest”. If the incident occurs at the second round, or more, of a bout, the contest shall be terminated and the Judges are asked to give a decision as to the winner of the If bout must be stopped and can be resumed the score will be recorded and taken over to the time to resume the bout.

Art. 8. – Changing a decision

All public decisions are definitive and cannot be changed unless:

  • Mistakes which occurred in calculating the points are discovered;
  • One of the Judges declare he made a mistake and switched the scores of the kickboxers;
  • There are evident violations of WMMAFC PRO

Regular protests

If a team wants to protest a result, it must deliver to the WAKO PRO Supervisor  a written protest within and no later than 15 minutes after the bout. The written protest must describe clearly the problem. The WMMAFC PRO Supervisor must consult all Judges and Referees involved about the problem. The protest will be handled immediately. A protest’s cost is of 100 EURO and must be paid up-front. If the protest is successful the money will be refunded.

Irregular protests

Irregular protests regarding disagreements of decisions, where kickboxers protest by delaying further program in the ring, such as sitting down in the ring, decided by himself or stimulated by his coach/team to do so, will be reacted on by the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor directly who has all power according to WMMAFC PRO rules to ensure that the event will continue. The WMMAFC PRO Supervisor can, if it is necessary, ask for assistance of security to provide fulfillment and respect of the WMMAFC PRO rules. A protest will only be handled in a written letter and a protest will not be handled if actions mentioned above are in place.

Video evidence

Video footage is not applicable to WMMAFC PRO events. Video footage may not be used to resolve any queries, complaints or points of clarification.

Art. 9. – Awarding of Points

In awarding points, the following rules must be respected:

Directive 1 – concerning strikes

During each round, a Judge will mark respective score for each kickboxer, according to the number of strikes that each one has delivered. To be scored, a punch, kick or a knee strike or throwing technique must come from the right distance, with full power, with legal striking area, landed on legal target area and not to be blocked, even partially deviated or stopped. The number of recorded strikes (points) in a bout will be counted at the end of each round and written to each kickboxer on the back side of the scoring paper. According to points made Judge will give score to each fighter on the front side of the scoring paper.

Strikes made by a kickboxer will not be taken into account as points:

  • if they were contrary to the regulations
  • if they were not delivered from the right distance
  • if they did not come with full power
  • if they did not come with legal striking area or landed on legal target area
  • if they land on the arms or if they are blocked even partially deviated
  • if they come without balance or watching the opponent at the time of delivery

Directive 2 – concerning offenses

During each round Judge can not penalize each offence he sees, regardless of whether the Referee has noticed it or not. He has to call the Referee’s attention to that offense. If the Referee gives an Official warning to one of the kickboxers, the Judges mark it in the appropriate column next to the points of the kickboxer who has received the warning. In case of minus points Judge must take it away from his finalscore.

Directive 3 – awarding points

For all legal techniques (punches, kicks, knee or throwing technique), Judge will note 1 point on his clicker. Points will be given per round. No fractions of points will be given. At the end of each round, the kickboxer who has scored more points will receive score 10 and his opponent proportionally less. If the difference between the points is from 2 to 8 the score will be 10-9. If the difference is more than 8 points the score will be 10-8. Each knock down in the round will be scored as minus point to a kickboxer that was knocked down. In case that both kickboxers have scored same points score will be 10-10.

Art. 10. – Injuries

The bout must be stopped if an injury occurs or if the equipment is not in order. The bout may only be stopped by the Referee (the Judges or Official Doctor may notify the Referee that the time must be stopped). In the event of injury, time may only be stopped until the Official Doctor decides about

the seriousness of the injury, that is, whether or not the bout can continue or whether it must be stopped. Treatment of the injury can only be done in between rounds or after the bout. An interruption made by Official Doctor should not exceed 2 minutes. If the injury needs to be treated, the bout must be stopped. In any case, cuts cannot be taped. If the bout is stopped due to injury, the officials must decide:

  • who caused the injury
  • whether or not it was intentional
  • whether or not it wasself-inflicted.

If the injury was not intentional and the injured kickboxer cannot continue fighting immediately, the uninjured kickboxer is declared the winner by RSC. If the injury is due to a violation of the rules, the responsible kickboxer is disqualified. If the injury is due to his own fault, the other kickboxer is declared the winner by RSC. In case of any injury, the Official Doctor and nobody else has the last word on whether a kickboxer can or cannot continue to fight. The Official Doctor will communicate his decision to the Referee who will act accordingly. A kickboxer can at any time give up fighting, raising his arm to indicate surrender. In this case the Referee will stop the bout. The other kickboxer will be declared to be the winner by retirement (AB).

Art.11. – On the floor (“Down”)

Definition of “Down”

  • If the kickboxer touches the floor with any part of the body other than his feet as the result of a strike or series of strikes
  • If the kickboxer hangs helplessly on the ropes as the result of a strike or series of strikes
  • If the kickboxer is outside or partly outside of the ropes as the result of a strike or series of strikes

received.

  • If after receiving a hard strike the kickboxer has not fallen and is not lying on the ropes, but is in a semi-conscious state and cannot, in the opinion of the Referee, continue the
  • For any knock downs, a minus point must be given to the fighter undergoing the

Counts during “Down”

In the case of a knock down, the Referee shall immediately begin to count the seconds. When a kickboxer is “down”, the Referee shall count starting from one with intervals of a second between the numbers, and shall indicate each second with the hand in such a manner that the kickboxer who has been knocked down may be aware of the count. Referee shall count to eight and if the kickboxer is ready, Referee will bring both kickboxers to the center of the ring and command “fight” in order to both kickboxers continue fighting. If the kickboxer is not ready to continue when Referee comes to eight, Referee will count till ten and stop the bout. If the opponent does not go to the neutral corner on the command of the Referee, the Referee shall stop counting until the opponent has done so. The counting shall then be continued from where it had been interrupted.

Opponent’s responsibilities

If a kickboxer is “down”, his opponent must at once go to the neutral corner as designated by the Referee.

Mandatory eight count

When a kickboxer is “down” as the result of a strike, the bout shall not be continued until the Referee has reached the count of eight, even if the kickboxer is ready to continue before then.

The Knock Out

If the kickboxer is not ready to continue after the Referee has counted to eight, Referee will count nine and ten and then he will say “OUT”. After that command the bout will be stopped and the bout will be declared as victory by KNOCK OUT (KO).

Kickboxer “Down” at the end of round

In the event of a kickboxer being “down” at the end of any round, the Referee shall continue to count. Should the Referee count up to ten, such kickboxer shall be deemed to have lost the bout by a Knock Out. In case that kickboxer is ready to continue fighting on eight and the round is already finished, Timekeeper will not ring the gong. Timekeeper must wait until Referee gives command to both kickboxers (Fight) to continue fighting and then “Stop” for the end of the round.

Second time kickboxer “Down” without a Fresh Blow

If a kickboxer is “down” as the result of a strike and the bout is continued after the count of eight has been reached, but the kickboxer falls again without having received a fresh blow, the Referee shall continue the counting from the count of eight at which the Referee stopped.

Both kickboxers “Down”

If both kickboxers go “down” at the same time as a result of strike or serious of strikes received, Referee will start counting and it will be continued as long as one of them is still “down”. If both kickboxers remain “down” until ten, the bout will be stopped and both kickboxers will lose by KNOCK OUT.

Compulsory Count Limits

When a kickboxer has three (3) compulsory counts in the same round or four (4) times for the whole bout, the Referee shall stop the contest (RSC orRSCH).

Art. 12. – Procedure after KO, RSC, RSCH, Injury

If a kickboxer gets injured in a bout the Official Doctor is the only person that can evaluate the circumstances. If a kickboxer remains unconscious, only the Referee and the Official Doctor in charge will be allowed to stay in the ring, unless the doctor needs extra help.

Procedure after KO, RSC, RSC-H, Injury

A kickboxer who has been knocked out due to a head strike during the bout, or if the Referee has stopped the bout due to severe head trauma which prevents him continuing, will be examined by Official Doctor immediately afterwards, and accompanied to hospital by the ambulance on duty.

A kickboxer who has been knocked out due to a head strike during the bout, or if the Referee has stopped the bout due to severe head trauma which prevents him continuing, will not be allowed to take part in another bout for a period of at least 4 weeks after the KO.

A kickboxer who has been knocked out due to a head strike during the bout, or if the Referee has stopped the bout due to severe head trauma which prevents him continuing, two times in a period of 3 months, will not be allowed to take part in another bout for a period of at least 3 months after the second KO or RSCH.

A kickboxer who has been knocked out due to a head strike during the bout, or if the Referee has stopped the bout due to severe head trauma which prevents him continuing three consecutive times in a period of 12 months, will not be allowed to take part in a bout for a period of one year after the third KO or RSCH.

To above mentioned quarantine periods the Official Doctor at place can extend the quarantine period if necessary. Also doctors at hospital due to tests/scan of head can further on extend the quarantine period.

A quarantine period means that a kickboxer cannot take part in no competition in kickboxing no matter what the discipline are. The quarantine periods are „minimum period” and cannot be overruled even though a head scan shows no visible injuries.

The Referee will instruct Judges to mark KO or RSCH or RSC on their scoring papers, when he has stopped the bout due to the kickboxer’s inability to resume the bout because of head blows. The same has to be reported by the WMMAFC PRO Supervisor on duty on the kickboxer’s sport pass. This is also the official result of the bout and it cannot be overruled.  Before resuming fighting after a ban, as described in the above paragraphs, a kickboxerer will, after a special medical examination, have to be declared fit to take part in competition by a sports doctor. When registered a KO or RSCH a kickboxer must get a CT Scan of the head.

Procedure if injuries in general

In case of injuries besides KO or RSCH the Official Doctor can give a minimum of quarantine period and recommend treatment at hospital. Official Doctor can require immediately treatment at hospital. If a kickboxer or delegates from kickboxers team denies Official Doctors medical advice, the Official Doctor report in written form immediately to WMMAFC PRO Supervisor that all medical responsibility are denied and are in the hands of the kickboxer and his team. However the official result stays valid.

Art. 13. – Medical Aptitude

A kickboxer will be allowed to fight in a WMMAFC PRO event only after having been declared fit for it by the Official Doctor, named by the WMMAFC PRO Representative and approved by WMMAFC PRO Supervisor, in the country where WMMAFC PRO event takes place. All kickboxers fighting abroad will need to have a certificate established by a medical doctor, certifying that the athlete, before leaving his country, was in good physical condition and had no injuries, infections or medical problems that could affect his ability to fight in the visiting country. This certificate “FIT TO FIGHT” will be attached to the national sport passport of the kickboxer, according to the practice of his/her association and presented during the medical examination which will precede weigh-in. One- eyed, deaf, mute and epileptic kickboxers are not allowed to fight. Hard contact lenses are forbidden while the kickboxer is in the ring. A kickboxer will not be allowed to take part in a bout if he has bandage on a wound, a cut, an injury, an ulceration, a laceration or blood flowing on the head or face, nose and ears included.

Art. 14. – Doctors’ Aide

A recognized Official Sports Doctor must be present throughout the WMMAFC PRO event and must not leave his place before the end of the last bout or before seeing the kickboxers who have taken part in it. There must be ambulance personnel on site with minimum one ambulance car.

Art. 15. – Health of kickboxers

WMMAFC PRO is an official member of WADA, having fully adopted their Code.

Every kickboxer is asked to respect it and to train without using drugs which can affect his performances. Any drug or chemical substance ingested by a kickboxer, which is not included in the kickboxer’s normal diet, is forbidden. Any kickboxer or official violating this Code may be disqualified or suspended by WMMAFC PRO. Any kickboxer refusing to submit to a medical examination or doping test prior or after a bout, in order to verify that he has not broken this rule, may be disqualified or suspended.

The same will occur in the case of an official encouraging such a refusal. The use of local anesthetics is allowed, if agreed upon by a doctor from the Medical Committee.

WMMAFC PRO refers to and adopts WADA Doping Rules.

Chapter Three – WMMAFC PRO Full contact rules

Art. 1. – Definition

Full contact is a kickboxing discipline where the intention of a kickboxer is to beat opponent using legal techniques with full power and strength. Strikes must be delivered to legal target areas with focus, speed and determination, creating solid contact. Strikes are allowed to the front and side of the head and to the front and side of the torso (above the waist). Sweeping technique is also allowed.

Art. 2. – Legal target areas

The following parts of the body may be attacked using the legal techniques:

  • Head, front and side
  • Torso, front and side
  • Foot, ankle level (only for sweeping)

Art. 3. – Legal techniques

Hand and foot techniques must be used equally during the entire bout. All techniques must be used with full power. Any technique which is partially deviated or blocked, or that simply touches, brushes or pushes an opponent will not be scored.

Hand techniques (punches):

  • All boxing punches

Foot techniques (kicks):

  • Front kick
  • Sidekick
  • Roundhouse kick
  • Heel kick (sole of the foot only)
  • Crescent kick
  • Axe kick (sole of the foot only)
  • Jump kicks
  • It is allowed to attack using the shin

Throwing techniques:

Foot sweeps (ankle level only, from outside to inside and vice versa) to unbalance the opponent and following up with hand or foot technique or to bring the unbalanced opponent to the canvas.

Art. 4. — Illegal techniques

The following actions are considered as fouls:

  • Strikes with head, shoulder, forearm, elbow, knee, throttling of the opponent, pressing with arm or elbow in opponent’s face, pressing the head of the opponent back over the ropes
  • Striking with open glove, the inside of the glove, wrist or side of the hand
  • Strikes landing on the back side of the opponent (spine), back of the neck or head and kidney
  • Attack while holding the ropes or pushing from the ropes
  • Attacking the opponents legs (low kicks)
  • Lying on, wrestling and throwing in theclinch
  • Attack the opponent who is down, caught between the ropes or who is in the act of rising
  • Holding
  • Ducking below the belt of the opponent
  • Completely passive defense by means of double cover
  • Inappropriate, aggressive, insulting or offensive behavior or language
  • Not stepping back when ordered to break
  • Attempting to strike opponent immediately after the Referee has ordered “break”
  • Assaulting or behaving in an aggressive manner towards a Referee at any time
  • Spitting out mouth guard (only in case if it was without the contact with opponent)
  • Keeping the advanced hand straight in order to obstruct the opponent’s vision
  • Clinching without any reason
  • Punching below the belt, hooking and tripping
  • Hitting while hooking the opponent, or pulling the opponent into the strike
  • Turn back to the opponent, running away, intentionally falling or clinching, blind techniques,
  • Leave the ring
  • Continue after the command „stop” or „break” or end of the round has been given

Any violation of the rules will, depending of the type, lead to warnings or even disqualification.

Art. 5. – Uniform and equipment

  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection, shin guards and
  • Male kickboxers wear long pants (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and long

Chapter Four – WAKO PRO Low Kick rules

Art. 1. – Definition

Low kick is a kickboxing discipline where the intention of a kickboxer is to beat  opponent  using legal techniques with full power and strength. Strikes must be delivered to legal target areas with focus, speed and determination, creating solid contact. Strikes are allowed to the front and side of the head and to the front and side of the torso (above the waist). Strikes (kicks) are also allowed to opponent’s leg (thigh below the waist and above the knee). Sweeping technique is also allowed.

Art. 2. – Legal target areas 

The following parts of the body may be attacked using legal techniques:

  • Head – front and side
  • Torso – front and side
  • Legs – (thigh below the waist and above the knee)
  • Foot, ankle level, (only for sweeping)

Art. 3. – Legal techniques

Hand and foot techniques must be used equally during the entire bout. All techniques must be used with full power. Any technique which is partially deviated or blocked, or that simply touches, brushes or pushes an opponent will not be scored.

Hand techniques (punches):

  • All boxing punches

Foot techniques (kicks):

  • Front kick
  • Side kick
  • Roundhouse kick
  • Heel kick (sole of the foot only)
  • Crescent kick
  • Axe kick (sole of the foot only)
  • Jump kicks
  • It is allowed to attack using the shin

Throwing techniques:

Foot sweeps (ankle level only, from outside to inside and vice versa) to unbalance the opponent and following up with hand or foot technique or to bring the unbalanced opponent to the canvas.

Art. 4. – Illegal techniques

The following actions are considered as fouls:

  • Strikes with head, shoulder, forearm, elbow, knee, throttling of the opponent, pressing with arm or elbow in opponent’s face, pressing the head of the opponent back over the ropes
  • Striking with open glove, the inside of the glove, wrist or side of the hand
  • Strikes landing on the back side of the opponent (spine), back of the neck or head and kidney
  • Attack while holding the ropes or pushing from the ropes
  • Lying on, wrestling and throwing in theclinch
  • Attack the opponent who is down, caught between the ropes or who is in the act of rising
  • Holding
  • Ducking below the belt of the opponent
  • Completely passive defense by means of double cover
  • Inappropriate, aggressive, insulting or offensive behavior or language
  • Not stepping back when ordered to break
  • Attempting to strike opponent immediately after the Referee has ordered “break”
  • Assaulting or behaving in an aggressive manner towards a Referee at any time
  • Spitting out mouth guard (only in case if it was without the contact with opponent)
  • Keeping the advanced hand straight in order to obstruct the opponent’s vision
  • Clinching without any reason
  • Punching below the belt, hooking and tripping
  • Hitting while hooking the opponent, or pulling the opponent into the strike
  • Turn back to the opponent, running away, intentionally falling or clinching, blind techniques,
  • Leave the ring
  • Continue after the command „stop” or „break” or end of the round has been given

Any violation of the rules will, depending of the type, lead to warnings or even disqualification.

Art. 5. – Uniform and equipment

  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection, shin guards and
  • Male kickboxers wear long pants (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and long pants.

Chapter Four – WAKO PRO Low Kick rules

Art. 1. – Definition

Low kick is a kickboxing discipline where the intention of a kickboxer is to beat  opponent  using legal techniques with full power and strength. Strikes must be delivered to legal target areas with focus, speed and determination, creating solid contact. Strikes are allowed to the front and side of the head and to the front and side of the torso (above the waist). Strikes (kicks) are also allowed to opponent’s leg (thigh below the waist and above the knee). Sweeping technique is also allowed.

Art. 2. – Legal target areas

The following parts of the body may be attacked using legal techniques:

  • Head – front and side
  • Torso – front and side
  • Legs – (thigh below the waist and above the knee)
  • Foot, ankle level, (only for sweeping)

Art. 3. – Legal techniques

Hand and foot techniques must be used equally during the entire bout. All techniques must be used with full power. Any technique which is partially deviated or blocked, or that simply touches, brushes or pushes an opponent will not be scored.

Hand techniques (punches):

  • All boxing punches
Foot techniques (kicks):
  • Front kick
  • Side kick
  • Roundhouse kick
  • Heel kick (sole of the foot only)
  • Crescent kick
  • Axe kick (sole of the foot only)
  • Jump kicks
  • It is allowed to attack using the shin
Throwing techniques:

Foot sweeps (ankle level only, from outside to inside and vice versa) to unbalance the opponent and following up with hand or foot technique or to bring the unbalanced opponent to the canvas.

Art. 4. – Illegal techniques

The following actions are considered as fouls:

  • Strikes with head, shoulder, forearm, elbow, knee, throttling of the opponent, pressing with arm or elbow in opponent’s face, pressing the head of the opponent back over the ropes
  • Striking with open glove, the inside of the glove, wrist or side of the hand
  • Strikes landing on the back side of the opponent (spine), back of the neck or head and kidney
  • Attack while holding the ropes or pushing from the ropes
  • Lying on, wrestling and throwing in theclinch
  • Attack the opponent who is down, caught between the ropes or who is in the act of rising
  • Holding
  • Ducking below the belt of the opponent
  • Completely passive defense by means of double cover
  • Inappropriate, aggressive, insulting or offensive behavior or language
  • Not stepping back when ordered to break
  • Attempting to strike opponent immediately after the Referee has ordered “break”
  • Assaulting or behaving in an aggressive manner towards a Referee at any time
  • Spitting out mouth guard (only in case if it was without the contact with opponent)
  • Keeping the advanced hand straight in order to obstruct the opponent’s vision
  • Clinching without any reason
  • Punching below the belt, hooking and tripping
  • Hitting while hooking the opponent, or pulling the opponent into the strike
  • Turn back to the opponent, running away, intentionally falling or clinching, blind techniques,
  • Leave the ring
  • Continue after the command „stop” or „break” or end of the round has been given

Any violation of the rules will, depending of the type, lead to warnings or even disqualification.

Art. 5. – Uniform and equipment
  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection, shin guards and
  • Male kickboxers wear shorts (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and shorts.
Chapter Five – WAKO PRO K1 Rules
Art. 1. – Definition

K1 rules is a kickboxing discipline where the intention of a kickboxer is to beat an opponent using legal techniques with full power and strength. Strikes must be delivered to legal target areas with focus, speed and determination, creating solid contact. Strikes are allowed to the front and side of the head and to the front and side of the torso (above the waist). Strikes (kicks and knees) are also allowed to opponent’s leg (all part including joints). It is also allowed to hold opponents neck with both hands in order to attack him with the knee.

Art. 2. – Legal target areas

The following parts of the body may be attacked using authorized fighting techniques:

  • Head – front and side
  • Torso – front and side
  • Legs (all part including joints)
Art. 3. – Legal techniques

Hand, foot and knee techniques must be used equally during the entire bout. All techniques must be used with full power. Any technique which is partially deviated or blocked, or that simply touches, brushes or pushes an opponent will not be scored.

Hand techniques (punches):
  • All boxing punches
  • Spinning back fist
  • Clinching (active, for 5 seconds only)
Foot techniques (kicks):
  • Front kick
  • Sidekick
  • Roundhouse kick
  • Heel kick
  • Crescent kick
  • Axe kick
  • Jump kicks
  • It is allowed to attack using the shin
Knee techniques:
  • Knee can be used to attack legs, body or head of the opponent
  • It is allowed to hold opponent’s neck with both hands in order to attack him with the knee
  • Only one knee is allowed during one single attack
  • While holding opponents neck it is allowed to attack with the knee only one time
Throwing Techniques:

It is allowed to throw opponent using only hands. Kickboxer cannot throw his opponent using torso, hips, ankles, feet or the legs. It is allowed to catch and hold opponent’s leg and to attack him but with only one technique (punch, knee, kick).

Art. 4. – Illegal techniques

The following actions are considered as fouls:

  • Strikes with head, shoulder, forearm, elbow, knee, throttling of the opponent, pressing with arm or elbow in opponent’s face, pressing the head of the opponent back over the ropes
  • Striking with open glove, the inside of the glove, wrist or side of the hand
  • Strikes landing on the back side of the opponent (spine), back of the neck or head and kidney
  • Attack while holding the ropes or pushing from the ropes
  • Lying on, wrestling and throwing in theclinch
  • Attack the opponent who is down, caught between the ropes or who is in the act of rising
  • Holding
  • Ducking below the belt of the opponent
  • Completely passive defense by means of double cover
  • Inappropriate, aggressive, insulting or offensive behavior or language
  • Not stepping back when ordered to break
  • Attempting to strike opponent immediately after the Referee has ordered “break”
  • Assaulting or behaving in an aggressive manner towards a Referee at any time
  • Spitting out mouth guard (only in case if it was without the contact with opponent)
  • Keeping the advanced hand straight in order to obstruct the opponent’s vision
  • Clinching without any reason
  • Punching below the belt, hooking and tripping
  • Hitting while hooking the opponent, or pulling the opponent into the strike
  • Turn back to the opponent, running away, intentionally falling or clinching, blind techniques,
  • Leave the ring
  • Continue after the command „stop” or „break” or end of the round has been given
  • Clinching more than 5 seconds
  • Wai khruu
  • Muay Thai music during thefight

Any violation of the rules will, depending of the type, lead to warnings or even disqualification.

Art. 5. – Uniform and equipment 
  • Mouth-guard, (breast protection for female kickboxers), boxing gloves, hand wraps, groin protection, shin guards and
  • Male kickboxers wear shorts (bare torso) and female kickboxers wear a bodice (upper, top) and shorts.