IBKO Boxing – Official Rules & Regulations Code of Conduct *IBKO Boxing Rules & Regulations Reviewed 1st February 2020 Next review 31st January 2022* Basis of IBKO Sport-Boxing: Sport-Boxing competitors must be strictly from a Martial Arts based background. NO competitor is allowed to compete under Sport-Boxing Rules unless they hold a martial arts license, or directly licensed with the IBKO. Any competitor withholding or hiding the fact they are not from a martial arts background will be disqualified immediately, and forfeit their indemnity of cover provided by IBKO insurance and insurers. IBKO Boxing / Sport Boxing is an amateur only sport; it has its own specifically designed set of rules laid out for martial artist. This is based around martial arts athletes to compete and further their hand striking and defensive techniques in a safe and controlled, sporting environment. Like all sanctioned events, all necessary Risk Assessments and sufficient medical cover, qualified officials must be in attendance. Venue requirements: Minimum 16 foot | Maximum 24 foot Boxing Ring. – Light & Full Contact 7m x 7m Tatami Area. – Light Contact ONLY IBKO Sport Boxing Light Contact (Tatami / Boxing Ring) All contact to be light contact, controlled power and scoring is based on skill. If a KO happens can and may result in a disqualification if seen to be excessive force of intent. IBKO Sport-Boxing Full Contact (Boxing Ring ONLY) Heavy contact is allowed and fighters can win by Points Decision, KO, TKO Stoppage without being disqualified, must be held in a Boxing Ring. Open Tournaments Light Contact - weight difference is no more than 5 kg. Age no more than 3 years. Full Contact - weight difference is no more than 3 kg. Age no more than 2 years (under 18s ONLY) Medical All Full Contact Fighters must pass the fit to fight medical before allowed to fight, 30 day medical suspensions will be issued where appropriate in the instances of medical grounds. All fighters must possess and show an up to date Martial Arts license before each fight so it can be viewed and updated accurately by an IBKO OFFICIAL Only. No medical required for Light Contact. Rules & Requirements of Sport-Boxing Legal Strikes / Techniques: Straights Hooks Uppercuts Overhand / Bolo Punches. Ridge Hand strikes Back Fist Strikes Jumping reverse punches (Superman punch) Illegal / Foul Techniques: No punches to the back of the head allowed No kidney punches allowed No Punches below the belt allowed No Spinning Back Fist / Punches No hitting after the bell No Head butts, Elbows, Knees or kicks allowed Illegal blows may result in disqualification, which is at the referee’s discretion No wrestling or Holding allowed. Remember – Competitors must protect themselves at all times! Mandatory Equipment Requirements: 1. All Fighters must wear head protection approved by the referee 2. Boxing Gloves 3. Gum Shields 4. Groin Guard/Protectors must be worn 5. Breast protectors for females are optional but recommended 6. All fighters must wear a suitable vest/t-shirt, boxing shorts. 7. Boxing Boots (trainers are NOT allowed) *IBKO Boxing Rules & Regulations Reviewed 1st February 2020 Next review 31st January 2022* Wrapping of hands: Electrical tape is NOT allowed Duct tape is NOT allowed NO tape will be allowed over the front of the knuckles In between knuckles is allowed Tape up to 1” of back of knuckles is allowed. No Fighter will be allowed to fight unless in possession of up to date license. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure their licence provider has Sport-Boxing covered on their groups policy. IBKO Boxing Light Contact: From 6yrs Upwards All Punches must be controlled light contact. 8 Counts do not impact the score cards. Excessive force, drawing blood or causing a KO or TKO can and will result in DISQUALIFICATION! IBKO Boxing Full Contact: From 12yrs upwards 8 Counts will be scored as 10-8 round or 10-7 if 2 knock downs 3 knock downs in 1 round the fight is over. Competitors can win from KO, TKO or Referee Stoppage. Contest Rounds and Time Length: Open Tournaments: Light Contact – 2 x 1.5 min rounds with 45 sec rest for preliminary rounds – 3 x 1.5 minutes with 45 sec rest for Final Full Contact – 2 x 1.5 min rounds with 45 sec rest for preliminary rounds – 3 x 1.5 minutes with 45 sec rest for Final Gala None Title Bout: Light Contact – 3 x 1.5 minutes rounds, and one minute’s time between rounds. Full Contact – 3 x 2 minutes rounds, and one minute’s time between rounds. Gala Title Bout: All title bouts will be contested over 5 rounds! Light Contact – 5 x 1.5 min duration / one minute’s rest time between rounds. Full Contact – 5 x 2 min duration / one minute’s rest time between rounds. IBKO Sanction requirements: An event that is not sanctioned by IBKO and does not have IBKO officials present will not be recognised nor insured through IBKO. All IBKO events must have, IBKO Event insurance, IBKO Chief Official or Representative, IBKO recognised qualified Referee and IBKO recognised and qualified judges. All IBKO events must have registered and qualified medical supervision. Medical Requirements Requires the minimum level of cover of: Light Contact Minimum of 2 x Advanced First Aiders with all necessary equipment and oxygen Full Contact 1 x Paramedic, 1 x Advance First Aider, 1 x Doctor, 1 x Ambulance with all necessary equipment and oxygen IBKO Official Weight Category Guidelines (KGs) 25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5 45 47.5 50 52.5 55 57.5 60.0 62.5 65.0 67.5 70.0 72.5 75.0 77.5 80.0 82.5 85.0 87.5 90.0 90+ *IBKO Boxing Rules & Regulations Reviewed 1st February 2020 Next review 31st January 2022* IBKO Official Age Category Guidelines 6-7 yrs 8-9 yrs 10-11 yrs 12-13 yrs 14-15yrs 16-17yrs 18-21 yrs 18-34 yrs 35-45 yrs 46 yrs+ The weight and age categories shown above are for guidance. IBKO may change the categories to suit their own requirements. We reserve the right to merge categories for open tournament & gala competitions to ensure fair matching. The general rule is: Ring-Sports: within 2 years and 3 kgs Tatami: within 3 years and 5 kgs For Example: If someone is almost Eighteen, (No less than 6 months before), they may fight in the higher category 18-21 years, If it is a title fight challenge in the higher category. The reason is because they must be able to defend the title if won. The rules for the higher band must be implemented. Scoring System: All bouts shall be scored on a 10 point must system. Scoring Sport-Boxing Light Contact- 8 counts may be given to allow a fighter to compose themselves at the referee’s discretion, but will not be scored. Each round shall be scored individually based on skills and techniques from clean scoring shots only. If a boxer purposely and continues to over power their opponent with excessive aggression, the referee may disqualify the offending competitor. Each round shall be scored individually based on skill & Effectiveness of shots landed from clean shots landed only. Effective defence will be classed as evading shots and successfully countering shots. Scoring Sport-Boxing Full Contact- 8 counts will be scored 10-8 for knock down in a round 10-7 if 2 knock downs in the round. 3 knock downs in one round will result in a TKO 5 knock downs in the whole fight will result in TKO Heavy contact is allowed and fighters can win by Points Decision, KO, TKO Stoppage without being disqualified. Each round shall be scored individually based on skill & Effectiveness of shots landed from clean shots landed only. Effective defence will be classed as evading shots and successfully countering shots. Rules of Conduct: If either Boxer falls through weakness or otherwise, he must get up unassisted, 10 seconds to be allowed him to do so, the other man meanwhile to return to a neutral corner, and when the fallen man is on his legs the round is to be resumed and continued until the round times have expired. If one man fails to come to rise in the 10 seconds allowed, it shall be in the power of the referee to give the win in favour of the other fighter. A fighter hanging on the ropes in a helpless state, with his toes off the ground, shall be considered down. No seconds or any other person to be allowed in the ring during the rounds. Should the contest be stopped by any unavoidable interference, the referee to name the time and place as soon as possible for finishing the contest; so that the match can be concluded by the officials. The gloves to be fair-sized boxing gloves, in good quality, with sufficient padding and protection: 6 - 8 yrs - 8oz Gloves 9 yrs and over - 10oz Gloves Should a glove become damaged during the contest, or come off, it must be replaced to the referee’s satisfaction. A competitor on one knee is considered down and if struck is entitled to the win via disqualification or foul by opponent. Sport-Boxing is strictly an amateur combat sport; no purses are to be paid other than agreed ticket commission agreed between event Organiser and Sport-Boxer. Sport-Boxing events are strictly for martial arts based clubs (No Exceptions) to gain experience in the discipline of Boxing under a strict controlled and safe environment.