International Kickboxing Federation - Styles

Styles

IKF sanctions both professional and amateur kickboxing around the world in six different rule styles:

  • American kickboxing: above the waist
  • International ruleset: leg kick
  • Muay Thai: allowing knees and elbows
  • Sanshou: all of the above along with Throws
  • Extreme Gladiators (or XG Kickboxing): all of the above along with throws & MMA gloves
  • Point Kickboxing: semi-contact

The IKF has both male and female titles (State, Regional, National, Continental, Intercontinental and World) and both Pro and Amateur rankings.

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