Low Kick Division

RULES AND TERMS: LOW KICK DIVISION

A. Terminology and meaning:

The 10 point must system of judging: 
10-10 if the standard of the fighters is equal. 
10-9 if one fighter is better. 
10-8 if one fighter is forced down by standing 8 counts. The referee will make point deductions. The 3-time knockdown rule will apply. A knockdown means that the fighter is forced to stand for eight (8) counts by a referee.
K.O. (Knockout): The fighter is out for the count of ten (10).
T.K.O. (Technical Knockout): The fighter is standing for the eight (8) count but cannot protect him/herself.

B. Age categories: 12 and upwards
1. Low Kick: Amateur
The fight takes place in a ring (four, six or eight corners) or a 6m x 6m impact mat. There will be a referee, head point official, three judges, timekeeper and a medical assistant. The competitors must wear shorts.
No tops in the case of male competitors. All competitors MUST have a RCFA logo on the left outside of their shorts.
Normal bouts will be: 3 x 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest between rounds.

National title: 4 x 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest in-between No extensions will be given for a draw.

Protection gear: head guard, gum guard, groin guard, shin guards, foot guard’s boot, 10oz boxing gloves for all categories, and a chest protector for female fighters.

All punches and kicks full power to the face, side of head and body.
Low kicks to inside and outside of thighs, inside and outside foot sweep. Spinning backhand to the side of the head.

Techniques not allowed:  No Spinning elbow (immediate disqualification)  No Backhand (spinning backhand allowed)  No Elbow strikes  No Knee kicks  No Low kick to the groin  No throws  No punches or kicks to the back of back of the head.

C. Warnings Referee can give warnings and point deductions for fouls:

D. Fouls:
1. Hitting (punching and kicking) behind the ear.
2. Hitting an opponent who is down or is getting up after being down.
3. Striking an opponent after being instructed by the referee to a neutral corner.
4. Butting with the head or shoulder.
5. Hitting with the open glove, the butt of the hand or the wrist.
6. Purposely going down without being hit.
7. Jabbing the opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove.
8. Using abusive language in the ring/tatami.
9. Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct including, but not limited to, a trick or other action which causes injury to an opponent.
10. Hitting on the break.
11. Hitting after the bell has sounded signalling the end of the round.
12. Hitting an opponent whose head is between or outside of the ropes.
13. Pushing an opponent.
14. Intentionally spitting out the mouthpiece/gum guard.
15. Biting or spitting.
16. Not following referee's instructions.
17. Stepping on opponent.
18. Leaving neutral corner. In the case of any unauthorized techniques being used the fighter will be disqualified. In the case of accidental use of unauthorized techniques, a warning will be issued.

2. Low Kick: Professional
The fight takes place in a ring (four, six or eight corners). There will be a referee, head point official, three judges, timekeeper, a medical assistant and a RCFA representative. The representative of the national control board or athletic commission or the representative rules and regulations of the specific country must be followed.
Normal bouts will be: 3 x 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest between rounds.
National title: 4 x 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest between rounds.
World Title: 5 x 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest between rounds. No extensions will be given for a draw.

Protection gear: gum guard, groin guard, 10oz gloves for all categories, and chest protector for females. The competitors must wear shorts. No tops in the case of male competitors.
All competitors MUST have a RCFA logo on the left outside of their shorts.
All punches and kicks full power to the face, side of head and body. Low kicks to inside and outside of thighs, inside and outside foot sweep. Elbow strikes to the front of the body. Knee kicks to the body.
Spinning backhand to the side of head.

Techniques not allowed:  No Spinning elbow (immediate disqualification)  No Backhand (spinning backhand allowed)  No Elbow strikes to the head  No Knee kicks to the head  No Low kick to the groin  No throws 
No punches or kicks to the back or back of the head
Please see Warnings and Fouls at Low Kick amateur section.
In case of any unauthorized techniques being used the fighter will be disqualified. In the case of accidental use of unauthorized techniques, a warning will be issued.

RCFA Weight divisions for amateurs and professionals: 
Atom weight: under 51kg 
Fly weight: under 54kg 
Bantamweight: under 57kg 
Featherweight: under 60kg 
Super featherweight: under 63kg 
Lightweight: under 66kg 
Super lightweight: under 69kg 
Welterweight: under 72kg 
Super welterweight: under 75kg 
Middleweight: under 78kg 
Super middleweight: under 81kg 
Light heavyweight: under 84kg 
Super lightweight: under 87kg 
Cruiserweight: under 90kg 
Heavyweight: under 95kg 
Super heavyweight: open (over 95kg and upwards)