International Sport Kickboxing AssociationUnited Kingdom

The fighter must be dressed in a clean and appropriate outfit.

The competitors should be wearing a clean T-shirt with long Kickboxing trousers. At least the top half of the

upper arm must be covered and sleeves maybe up to the elbow.

The trousers must reach the feet and be open on the bottom. There should be no zip fasteners, pockets or buttons.

Competitors cannot wear any metal objects that may cause injuries to the opponent. (no piercing, chains, watches

or earrings are allowed). Eyeglasses are forbidden, soft contact-lenses are possible but at their own risk.

Traditional Karate GI or Taekwondo uniforms are permitted. Every fighter must wear a belt, to see the

“waistline”. They may fight without such a belt if the waistline is clearly visible due to a clearly recognisable

colour. (for instance white shirt and black trousers)

Athletes may wear badges of their respective clubs, associations or sponsor. Names and slogans are permitted

providing they do not offend public decency.

Because they may slip, headbands, hairnets and scarves are not permitted. Long hair must be tied together. This

should be done with an elastic band, hair grips are not allowed.

All competitors have to wear compulsory:

helmet

gumshield (mouthguard) - no football gumshield

open hands ( in USA called foam gloves) must have the fingers and thumbs enclosed

safety kicks

groin protector (men and women) must be worn under the clothes

shinguards must be worn under the clothes

chest protector for female Juniors and adults

permitted

hand – bandages, maximal length 2,5 meters, no tape on the fist or knuckles

elbow and knee protectors

groin protectors, shin guards

chest protector for female kids recommend, if needed