IKA Interclub Competition

The IKA Interclub- a friendly competition exclusive to members of IKA clubs.

The aim of the competition is to provide invaluable competitive experience that will hopefully inspire some members to continue their journey and start entering open competitions against other clubs.

It takes a great deal of courage to step between the ropes, so we expect all spectators to give every competitor the positive encouragement they deserve. We also hope that everyone in attendance will treat our facility with respect at all times:
-Only wear clean, flat soled trainers/shoes in gym area
-Put kit bags on shelves
-No food or drink in gym area (except water)
-Please do not bring chairs onto matted areas
-No footwear in warm up area (Area 3)
-Do not touch punchbags pads or equipment in the gym

REGISTRATION:

Registration closes 9pm on Thursday 24th April.
On Sunday 27th April, Please arrive between 1 and 1.30pm. Registration and weigh in will take place in Cafe Ooss. First bout is scheduled to start 2pm
Spectators can pay cash on the day. Adult Spectators-£10 Child Spectators (under 12)- £5. (spectators can also pay entrance fee at CSC reception if they are not attending with a competitor).
Once competitor weighed in and waiver signed, hand stamps will be issued to gain access to Area 1 in the Combat Sports Centre.
Competitors please ensure you are the weight given on your entry form. Inaccurate weights will affect the matchmaking process and may jeopardise certain bouts going ahead.

Please park courteously either on the road or in one of our 3 car parks. Please do not park outside one of the other businesses on the estate that open on a Sunday (Swimming Centre, Climbing Centre, Dance Club etc.)

IKA - RULES OF COMPETITION

Duration of contests

All contest will be held over 3 x 1 minute rounds with a 45 second rest in between rounds.

General Rules and regulations

The matchmaking criteria has taken into consideration: Age, weight and experience. If the match falls outside the criteria, a scoring bout can not take place. A demo bout can take place where there will be ‘no decision’ on completion of the bout.
The rules for Light Continuous and ‘low kick’ are based on Full Contact Kickboxing style but with the emphasis being on ‘controlled techniques’. Bouts will be judged by the referee. The judge will score on a 10 point must system on their overall impression of the rounds taking all the following criteria into account.

1.    Effective and controlled technique with a good ratio of punches to kicks scoring cleanly to the target area. All kicks above the waist (LC) and to the outside or inside of either leg (avoiding the knee area) in ‘Low Kick’ contests, standing footsweep (inside and outside) boot to boot. No back fists, ridge hand strikes or spinning back fists will be allowed.
2.    Active Defence, Movement and Ring craft with defensive skills scoring as highly as techniques on the offence.
3.    Work rate and Physical condition of the fighters during the contest.
4.    Any point deductions made by the referee (see below)
Point deductions

Point deductions can be made by the referee at any time depending on the nature of the rule break. Minor infringements of the rules may result in the referee issuing a Private warning. More serious infringements of the rules may see the referee issue a public warning or even depending on the severity of the rule break deduct one point from the fighter at fault. After a first Public warning the referee will deduct a point. Any public warnings after that will result in immediate disqualification. The referee has the authority to disqualify a fighter at his discretion before or after any warnings are issued.

Warnings will generally be given for the following infringements of the rules.

1.    Excess power or illegal technique.
2.    Unsportsmanlike conduct from either the fighter or the fighter’s corner team.
3.    Turning of the back or showing an unwillingness to fight.

Medical stoppages

The Medics at ringside have the deciding say and can request a fight to be stopped in the interest of a fighter’s safety at any point.
If an accidental injury occurs before the half way point of the fight and a fighter is unable to continue the bout will be declared a No Contest. If an accidental injury occurs after the half way point and it is not down to the other fighter breaking the rules the fight goes to the score cards with all judges scoring the bout up to that point to find a winner.

Conduct at Ringside

In the corner, cornermen and coaches should at all time conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. They should refrain from banging the canvas at any point, using bad language or over aggressive tones and should always be situated in the corner and at canvas level whilst a fight is in progress.
There should never be any more than 2 cornermen in or around a fighters corner and only one of those cornermen are permitted to step inside the ropes before the bout and during the breaks in the rounds.
Nothing should be administered to a fighter in the corner other than water.
The corner team should keep a clean corner. They should be careful not to spill water on the canvas or leave potential hazards on the canvas like water bottles, sprays, buckets or towels that could potentially cause harm or injuries to fighters.

Cornermen are expected to adhere to the seconds out rule and be clear of the ropes by the time the next round is scheduled to start.
Coaches should remain professional at all times even at the disappointment of a decision they deem to be incorrect going the opposite way. They should follow correct protocol of approaching the chief referee with any grievances or queries regarding decisions.

Scoring Criteria

The scoring system takes all of the following criteria into account. ALL should be considered by the judge when coming to their decision on who is the winner of the round.
Offence: This is based on effective and controlled technique scored onto a legal target area using the correct part of the fist when punching and good form when kicking i.e. balance and finesse. Offence is not based on how much is thrown but how much is landed.
Active Defence: This is based on deliberate defensive movements like slips and rolls of the head, parries and blocks with the hands, arms and knees and side steps that result in an opponent’s attacks missing their target or becoming ineffective.
Ring craft: This is based on footwork, control of the ring and ring generalship.
Work Rate: This is based on the busier fighter using clean, effective and controlled technique.
Punch / kick ratio: This is based on a fighter using an equal ratio of boxing and kicking technique and not neglecting one or the other.
Physical condition of fighters: This is based on the fitness and conditioning of a fighter during a contest.

Attire/ condition

All competitors are expected to wear their club or gyms uniform whilst competing. ALL competitors must compete in t-shirts or a vest in good repair without any zips or buttons showing. The trousers also should have no zips or buttons showing and cover all protective equipment from the waist down to the contact boot. Kickboxing shorts or MMA board shorts are allowed.
No jewellery can be worn by any competitor and must be removed prior to the contest starting. Toe nails should be clean and cut short and long hair must be tied back underneath their headguard.

Protective Equipment

Headguard
All Competitors must wear well fitting and adjusted headguards fit for the purpose of Ring Light Continuous Competition. The top of the headguard should be padded and not the open type used predominantly for boxing competition. The preferred types of headguard recommended are Top Ten and Cimac brand. Headguards with full face masks may be worn only for medical exceptions and must be cleared with the tournament organiser prior to the contest.

Gumshield
All Competitors must wear a fitted gumshield for the duration of the contest. A contest cannot commence without both fighters wearing their gumshield’s. Once the contest has started a competitor failing to do so will first face a point deduction and then disqualification on the repeat offence of not having the gumshield in place.

Gloves

All gloves must be marked as 10oz minimum and be in good repair. If the gloves are not marked or there are any disputes or questions over the weight they must be changed for another pair. The padding in the glove must not be broken down or tampered with in any way. Velcro strapped wrists must be well attached squarely with no part of the wrist strap loose that could potentially cause injuries. If this is the case they must too be taped securely or changed for another pair.

Groin Protector
Groin protectors are compulsory for all male competitors and are to be worn underneath the competitor’s trousers. Fighters will be asked beforehand if they are wearing them but will not be physically checked by either the referee or the runner. If during the course of the contest the fighter cannot continue due to a low blow and is then found to be not wearing a groin protector they will be disqualified.

Shin Pads
Shin pads covering at least 70% of the shin must be worn by all competitors underneath the trousers or shorts. No hard shin pads i.e. football type can be worn.

Contact Boots
Contact boots must be worn by all competitors. They must be in good repair covering all the toes and completely covering the heel of the foot. The toes must be attached to the boot using the toe straps where applicable. No socks can be worn under the boot and toe nails must be cut short to eliminate the possibility of causing scratches and cuts. ‘All in one’ style shin/instep protectors are not permitted.

Misc... We recommend all competitors provide their corner team with a towel and small bottle of water prior to the commencement of their contest.