Gear Rules

 kickboxing gear

clothing and equipment

For all official tournaments, fighters are expected to follow the strict rules set in place for the kickboxing clothing and equipment to wear, as well as the sanctioned equipment brands.

 kickboxing equipment

Sanctioned Brands

For all official tournaments, fighters are expected to use only the sanctioned kickboxing gear.  These are the most trusted, well performing, and top quality brands in the sport.

Top Ten Brand Kickboxing

Clothing and equipment

tatami and ring

For all official tournaments, fighters are expected to follow these rules set in place for which equipment and clothing to wear for both tatami and ring.

tatami

All Must wear

Mouth Guard, Head Guard, Groin Guard, Shin Guards, Boots

All Older Cadet Females

Chest Protector

Points Fighting

Gloves: Point Fighting gloves
CH & YC: Must wear face shield
All Must Wear: Elbow guards, V-Neck Shirt, long Pants

Light Contact

Gloves: PW (6oz), CH/YC (8oz,) OC/J/S/V (10oz)
All Must Wear: Hand Wraps, Round Neck Shirt, Long Pants

Kick Light

Gloves: PW (6oz), CH/YC (8oz), OC/J/S/V (10oz)
All Must Wear: Hand Wraps, Sleeveless Shirt, Short Pants

Ring

All Must wear

Mouth Guard, Head Guard, Groin guard, Hand Wraps

All Females

Chest Protector

Points Fighting

Gloves: 10 Oz Leather Gloves
All Must Wear: Shin Guards, Boots
Male: No Shirt, Long Pants Female: Top,  long pants

Light Contact

Gloves: PW (6oz), CH/YC (8oz,) OC/J/S/V (10oz)
All Must Wear: Hand Wraps, Round Neck Shirt, Long Pants

Kick Light

Gloves: 10 Oz Leather Gloves
All Must Wear: Shin Guards (cover shin & instep)
Male: No Shirt, Short Pants Female: Top, Short Pants

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