kickboxing NZ tournament series 2024
LIGHT Continuous KICKBOXING - LOW KICK (KICK LIGHT) - POINT SPARRING
6th july 2024
WEIGH-IN / REGISTRATION: 9am
Competition starts: 10am
115 Diana Drive, AUCKLAND - SHURIKEN MMA GYM
EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
KICKBOXING NZ
GUIDELINES & COMPETITION RULES 2024
KICK LIGHT RULE SET:
WAKO Kick Light is a rule set within kickboxing that combines controlled techniques with additional scoring opportunities compared to Light Contact. In Kick Light, participants aim to score points by executing precise and controlled strikes, including kicks to the thigh and sides of the calf, while maintaining a high level of technical skill and sportsmanship.
SCORING POINTS:
Hand Techniques: Clean, controlled punches to the face or body score one point each.
Foot Techniques and Sweeps: Clean, controlled kicks to the body, thigh, and sides of the calf score one point each. Ankle sweeps without holding also score one point.
FOULS:
Fouls in WAKO Kick Light include actions that go against the rules and spirit of the sport. Three major fouls can lead to disqualification (DQ):
Excessive Force: Striking with excessive force beyond the controlled nature of the sport and posing a risk of injury to the opponent is considered a foul.
Illegal Techniques: Strikes below the waist, strikes to the back of the head or spine, strikes with the knee, elbow, or any other prohibited techniques are considered fouls.
Holding, Pushing, or Grabbing: Clinching, grabbing, pushing, or any action that restricts the opponent's movement or disrupts the flow of the match is considered a foul.
EXITS:
In WAKO Kick Light, an exit occurs when a participant voluntarily leaves the ring during the match. If a participant exits the ring voluntarily, they lose one point. If a competitor exits the ring four times, they are disqualified (DQ) from the match.
WINNING CONDITIONS:
The match in WAKO Kick Light can be won in two ways:
Point Difference: If a competitor achieves a point advantage of 15 or more over their opponent, as determined by two of the three judges, they are declared the winner, and the match is stopped.
Total Points: If the point difference is less than 15 at the end of the three rounds, the competitor with the highest total score, as determined by two of the three judges, is declared the winner.
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LIGHT CONTACT
SCORING POINTS:
Hand Techniques: Clean punches with the front part of the closed fist to the point-scoring areas (head and body) score one point.
Foot Techniques and Sweeps: Clean kicks or ankle sweeps to the point-scoring areas (head, body, or leg) also score one point.
Foot Techniques to the Head or Jumping Kicks: Clean kicks to the head or jumping kicks to the body score two points.
Jumping Kicks to the Head: Clean jumping kicks to the head score three points.
EXITS:
In WAKO Light Contact, an exit occurs when a participant voluntarily leaves the ring during the match. When a competitor exits the ring voluntarily, they lose one point. If a participant exits the ring three times, on the fourth exit, they are disqualified (DQ) from the match.
FOULS:
WAKO Light Contact has three major fouls that can lead to disqualification (DQ):
Excessive Force: Striking with excessive force beyond the controlled nature of the sport and posing a risk of injury to the opponent is considered a foul.
Illegal Techniques: Strikes below the waist, strikes to the back of the head or spine, strikes with the knee, elbow, or any other prohibited techniques are considered fouls.
Holding, Pushing, or Grabbing: Clinching, grabbing, pushing, or any action that restricts the opponent's movement or disrupts the flow of the match is considered a foul.
WINNING CONDITIONS:
In WAKO Light Contact, the match can be won in two ways:
Point Difference: If a competitor achieves a point advantage of 15 or more over their opponent, as determined by two of the three judges, they are declared the winner, and the match is stopped.
Total Points: If the point difference is less than 15 at the end of the three rounds, the competitor with the highest total score, as determined by two of the three judges, is declared the winner.
It's important to note that combinations now score in WAKO Light Contact since the referee won't stop the fight after each point. Judges will consider the effectiveness of the combination when awarding points.
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POINT FiGHTING:
WAKO Point Fighting is a rule set within kickboxing that emphasizes precise strikes, control, and sportsmanship. In Point Fighting, participants aim to score points by executing clean and controlled techniques on their opponents, showcasing their skill and timing.
SCORING POINTS:
In WAKO Point Fighting, points are awarded as follows:
Hand Techniques: Clean punches with the front part of the closed fist to the point-scoring areas (head and body) score one point.
Foot Techniques and Sweeps: Clean kicks or ankle sweeps to the point-scoring areas (head, body, or leg) also score one point.
Foot Techniques to the Head or Jumping Kicks: Clean kicks to the head or jumping kicks to the body score two points.
Jumping Kicks to the Head: Clean jumping kicks to the head score three points.
EXITS AND SCORING: In WAKO Point Fighting, an exit occurs when an opponent intentionally leaves the ring. If a participant exits the ring voluntarily, they lose one point. If they exit three times, on the fourth exit, they are disqualified.
Regarding scoring, in WAKO Point Fighting, the first clean and controlled strike that scores a point will stop the fight momentarily. Two of the three surrounding judges notify the referee, who will pause the match and add the point to the scorecard. The fight then resumes from the starting position, and participants continue to engage in search of another scoring opportunity.
FOULS: Fouls in WAKO Point Fighting include actions that go against the rules and spirit of the sport, such as using excessive force, executing illegal techniques (e.g., strikes below the waist, strikes to the back of the head), or holding and clinching excessively to disrupt the flow of the match. Fouls can result in penalties, deductions, or disqualification, depending on the severity and frequency of the infractions.
FIGHT DURATION AND WINNING CONDITIONS:
In WAKO Point Fighting, the fight is typically divided into rounds, with each round lasting a specified duration. The winner of the match is determined based on one of the following conditions:
Point Difference: If one competitor has a point advantage of ten points or more over their opponent, they are declared the winner, and the match is stopped.
Highest Score: If the point difference is less than ten points at the end of the fight, the competitor with the highest score is declared the winner.
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