Different Levels in Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a two millennium old sport having its real roots from Asian sub-continent. Over the years it has evolved as a very popular game across many other subcontinents including Asia. This sport being of high intensity, it has been transformed into many types based on involvement of different techniques due to safety reasons. Kickboxing is also practiced by fitness freaks by combining various elements of aerobics, boxing and karate. It is very effective in overall body conditioning and muscle toning. It’s gaining popularity among youngsters as a part of their workout regime. Kickboxing has different levels just as in other martial art forms:

1^st Level or Partial Contact

As the name suggests, in this level of kickboxing contact between fighters is restricted to a certain level. Strict level of discipline is maintained in the ring in terms of hand and leg movements. The sport is highly controlled when it comes to boxing and kicking. Points are awarded only when a legal technique is applied. Fighters have to mainly focus on scoring as many points as possible by following controlled lawful techniques with focus and alacrity. The foremost characteristic of this level are speed, delivery and skill. Competition must be carried out in restricted contact and lightly maintaining the real sense of the sport. There is a small break after every point. Referees will announce the points and the game would start again. The game would start after the referee’s command by calling FIGHT and call TIME to stop the game. It’s not necessary that the game is stopped after every point and penalty; it is to the sole discretion of the referee. Fighters are allowed to have a coach and a second of time at one of his corners at the time of match.

2^nd Level or Intermediate Contact

In intermediate contact level the game is executed in a controlled manner. The fight continues until the main referee gives the command to STOP or to take a Break. The techniques used are from total contact but in a controlled way. Emphasis on kicking and boxing techniques is alike. As the name suggests this level is intermediate between partial and total contact of kickboxing. The role of the referee here is to only check that the fighters fight within the rules and regulations.

3^rd Level or Total Contact

At this level fighters are allowed to apply power, force and strength on the opponent. Blows and kicks are to be carried out with aim, speed and fortitude thereby attaining a total contact. Blows and kicks are legal on any side of the head but only on the front face. Paunches on the front body and sides over the waist line are considered legal. Sweeping technique is allowed. The can only be held inside a ring. It is the responsibility of the referee to make sure that the sport is carried out with rules and regulations to the safety of the fighters. Legal pointed are noted by judges on a point card. Recreational fights have 3 rounds of 2 minutes each. A break of one minute is given in between the rounds.

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Originally posted 2010-04-20 03:55:22.

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