World Kickboxing Organisation

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WKO Pointfighting Rules

 

WKO Pointfighting Rules – Simplified Overview
 

Applies To:

• Pointfighting

• Grand Slam

• Ultimate Point Fighter

• Ken-Do (Punch Only)

• Tae-Do (Kick Only)

• Team Battle

 

Fighting Area:
Size: Min - 6x6m to Max - 8x8m square with a minimum 20mm depth

2m safety zone around the area (no spectators)

Ref table must have screens, scorecards, stopwatch, and bell

 

Medics must be nearby and have space

 

Rounds & Durations:
 

General Rounds (Eliminations):

1x1 min or 1x1.5 min round

 

Finals:

National: 1x1.5 min

International: 2x1 min with 30 seconds rest

 

Draws:

Extra Time: 30 seconde

 

Still Drawn? Sudden death – first to score wins

 

Special Divisions:
Grand Slam

• Open weight age groups:

• Cash prize created from entry pot

• Gender Divisions: Male or Female

• Ultimate Point Fighter (3-Round Format)
  R1: Punches Only
  R2: Kicks Only
  R3: Punch + Kick
  Points accumulate across rounds
  3x1 min rounds, 30s rest
  Extra Time: 30s sudden death

 

Ken-Do
Punches Only – same rounds as Pointfighting

 

Tae-Do
Kicks Only – same rounds as Pointfighting

 

Tag Team Battle
2-person team (mixed clubs allowed)

Most cumulative points wins

Draw = 30 seconds sudden death

Same rounds as Pointfighting

 

Equipment Rules:
 

Headguard

Juniors Mandatory

Adults Optional (but recomended)

Gumshield

Open hand gloves (with covered fingers & thumb)

Safety foot pads

Groin protector (under clothing)

Shin guards (under clothing)

Recommended:

Female: Breast protector

Optional: Elbow/knee pads, hand wraps (no fist taping)

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Modern 3 Referes Style

Referee & Scoring Procedures:
1 Chief Referee + 2 Side Referees

Judges stationary during the bout either side of the score board

Chief Referee moves with the flow of the fight

Chief Referee starts/stops fights, gives points & warnings

If an exchange occurs, Chief Referee will stop the bout,  at least 2/3 referees must agree what and if the strike landed and agree the points to be awarded. If 2/3 referess agree points have been scored, the Chief Referee then awards the point/s. Only the Chief Referee can award points scored.

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Old School Mirror Style:

1 Chief Reree + 1 Mirror Referee

Both referee move around with the flow of the fight, keeping both fighters inbetween their line of vision. If an exchange occurs, Chief Referee will stop the bout,  both referees must agree what and if the strike landed and agree the points to be awarded. If both referess agree points have been scored, the Chief Referee then awards the point/s. Only the Chief Referee can award points scored.

 

Coaches must stay seated (may signal "T" for time)

 

Ref can stop fight for warnings, penalties, or safety checks

3 warnings for leaving the area = point deduction

4 times = disqualification

 

Only referee, doctor, or president can stop the fight

10-point lead ends fight by TKO

 

Scoring Techniques for all styles:

• Punch to body/head = 1 Point

• Sweep + strike (in 3 sec) = 2 Points

• Body kick =  2 Points

• Jump body kick = 3 Points

• Head kick  = 3 Points

• Jump head kick = 5 Points

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Scoring Requires:

To award any of the above scoring values, at least two of the three judges (a majority) must agree that the technique has scored.

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If judges agree that a competitor has landed a scoring technique but disagree on whether it was a punch or a kick, the competitor will still be awarded points. In such cases, the lower of the two possible scoring values will be awarded, as the type of technique cannot be confirmed with certainty.

 

This ensures the benefit of the successful attack is recognised while maintaining fairness and consistency in scoring.

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Illegal Techniques:

Low kicks (thighs/knees), Strikes to groin, back, or top of head

Spinning backfist, elbows, throws, Pushing, scratching, biting, verbal abuse, Actions after "stop" Falling intentionally or leaving area to waste time

Allowed Techniques:

Hand: Back fist striek, Reverse punch, Ridge hand, Blitz style combos

Foot: Side, front, roundhouse, hook, axe, crescent kicks, Spinning kicks and sweeps

Banned Techniques:

Spinning backfist, Knife hand, Throws, Low kicks, Elbow, knee, headbutts

Coaching Conduct:

Only one coach per fighter, Must remain seated

No entering fighting area – may result in disqualification

Officials Must Ensure:

All rules followed on their mat

Neutral referees (not from fighter’s club unless unavoidable)

 

No more than one official from a fighter's club per bout

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Prohibited:

Jewellery, zips, buttons, pockets, glasses, metal objects

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👁️ Visual Aids Policy

Soft contact lenses are permitted, but must be worn at the competitor’s own risk.

Sport-specific protective goggles may be allowed where necessary, also at the competitor’s own risk.

 

⚠️ Please note:
While goggles may offer some protection, they also increase the risk of orbital fractures upon impact. For this reason, their use is not recommended during competition.

The safety of our athletes is our top priority. Please consider these risks when deciding whether to use visual aids in competition.

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Hydration Rules:

1. Dehydrating to cut weight = Disqualification

2. After weigh-in: rehydrate with water or isotonic drinks

3. On fight day: only water allowed

4. No fizzy drinks or alcohol at ringside

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Pre-Workout drinks/powders are not allowed to be consumed before a bout is to be contested

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