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Rules

Junior age group is ages 8 - 12 and senior group are from 13 on up

Junior rounds will be 2 round at 1 minute long with a 1 minute break in between rounds

age 13 -15 the rounds will be 3 rounds 1 1/2 minutes long with 1 minute breaks in between rounds

age 16 and up

3 – 2 minute rounds

1 minute break in between rounds

Championship bouts – championship bouts maybe no longer than 5 rounds and maybe 2 or 3 minute rounds. Rounds will be decided by the champion. Must be decided at least one month before a fight or will go to the default rounds of 3 – 2 minute rounds.

All legal kicks and punches are counted as 1 point

Target Areas 

Top, inner and Outer thigh (must be 2" above the knee)

Side of the body

Kidney

Midsection

Chest

Head

◘  There will be no rabbit punches

◘  No strikes against any joints

◘  No face contact

◘  No kicks to the groin

◘  Any illegal strikes that is done and the opponent is unable to continue fighting, may result in a disqualification.

◘ No attacking a downed opponent. I downed opponent is someone who has at least one knee or hand on the floor.

◘  Being disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct may result in suspension, loss of illegibility to fight, and loss championship in WRKF

Sweeps 
◘  sweeps are allowed – both inside and outside sweeps are allowed. The sweep must be below the ankle and fallowed by a  striking technique.

There will be no sweeps to the supporting leg.

Grasping

Limited grasping will be allowed, such as a grasping block, but must be fallowed by a striking technique.

Total Number of kicks

Must throw at least 6 kicks per round. The first time you don't throw 6 kicks in a round, it will be a point deduction. The second time you don't throw 6 kicks will be a automatic disqualification.

Official Certifications

To be certified as a WRKF official you must attend a WRKF seminar once every 2 years as well as well as being a WRKF member or club member. The official must pass a written test. The seminar will cover the rules and regulations for WRKF , time keeper, judge, referee and crowd control. All officials must be at least 18 years old.

Ref and Judges

     There will be a minimum of 2 judges maximum of 3 judges, the Ref may be one of the judges. The judges will be placed at the sides of the fighting area, no two judges will sit on the same side of the fighting area. One of the Judges will be the chief judge and then there will be a secondary judge. If the ref is a judge, he or she may not be a chief judge.

     If 2 judges are used, you add both judges cards together, then divide by 2 to get the total for that round. Do this for each round, then at the end of the bout, add all three rounds together to determine the winner. The highest total points wins the bout.

     If 3 judges are used, you add all 3 judges cards together, then divide by 3 for each round to get the total for that round. Do this for each round, then at the end of the bout, add all three rounds together to determine the winner. The highest total points wins the bout.

     If there is a tie, there will be a additional round to determine the winner.

     There will be one chief judge. Score cards will be handed to that person. He or she will add the points and divide and give the total to the ref before the beginning of each round. The ref will announce the total of each round then start the round.

Referees

1) primary concern: the primary concern for the referees is the safety of the fighters

2) Dress:  a) Kickboxing pants and WRKF T-shirt with tennis shoes

               b) Martial arts uniform with tennis shoes

               c) White button up shirt with black pants wit tennis shoes

3) no jewelry, watches, rings, necklaces, or earrings

4) insure compliance of the WRKF rules

5) check fighters sparing gear to make sure it's in compliance to WRKF.

Judges Duties

1) count scoring strikes with a tally counter

2) record all fouls

3) every warning will be 1 strike reduction

4) every point deduction will count as a 5 strike reduction

Time Keepers

1) keep track of time

2) 3 taps on the wood indicates 10 seconds till the end of the round

3) sounds the gong for the end and beginning of each round

4) counts the number of kicks to assure 6 kicks per round are thrown.

5) 5 seconds before the end of the rest period , the time keeper needs to signal with a whistle or strike 3 times on the table or wood.

Events

the WRKF president will elect a state representative for each state. Eligible representatives must have a club membership.

To be able to put on any WRKF sanctioned event the person or club putting on the event must have a club membership. Results of the competition will need to be sent to the WRKF head office.

State champion event will be conducted in the month of July

Regional events will be conducted in the month of October

National events will be conducted in the month of November or December.

Equipment

◘  WRKF approved Head Gear

◘  WRKF approved Boxing gloves (10 oz or 12 oz)

◘  Shin and instep pad (leather, synthetic leather or vinyl)

◘  Groin protection

◘  Mouth peace

◘  Gauze, classic or Mexican style hand wraps

◘  Chest protector for women

Karate or kickboxing pants must be worn.

A-style shirt/Jersey or cut-off/T-shirt -- may bare school symbol and/or name

Traditional martial arts uniform maybe worn

WRKF Main Office is located at:

507 Niobrara

Alliance, Nebraska

69301

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