K-1 Kickboxing/Kickboxers ?? what is K-1 ?

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For those of you who are not in the know, K-1 is a new trend in the world of Kickboxing.

 

All of a sudden every kickboxer (even the recreational kickboxers ) and his sister in law is a K-1 fighter .

 

Average (if that) Amateur kickboxers are matched against a Raw Novice or a Fighter with a LOSING record for some sort of "K-1 title" which carries little or no recognition outside the event or that fighter's social circle.

 

The fact is K-1 is a format and a rules system.

It is NOT a martial art. There is no such thing as a "Black Belt in K-1" the same way you dont get "Black belts in UFC" .

 

K-1 is an open forum for ALL Stand up martial arts to compete against each other in a fighting system that encourages excitement and KO's.

 

Boxing Vs Kickboxing Vs Taekwondo Vs Muay Thai Vs Sanshou

 

There are NO Kick counts , there is NO Clinching or Grappling. Stalling and Time wasting are NOT allowed.

You MUST go forward and FIGHT!

 

If you slow down , the referee will warn you and tell you to engage.

K-1 rules dont allow clinching but allow you to grab hold let ONE Knee go then you must release and go back to the FIGHT. So you can Grab knee then let go and throw another knee.

 

There are no elbows in K-1 as elbows cause cuts so a fight can be won on a little cut which causes controversy. K-1 is all about KO's.

 

Basic Rules of K-1

3x3 mins is the standard !

There are NO Draws so in case of a draw there can be a MAXIMUM of 2 Extra rounds then there must be a decision.

Some fights can be 5x3 mins but even a K-1 WORLD title is normally over 3x3 mins.

 

All Boxing punches are allowed to the head and torso , in addition you can use the Spinning Backfist BUT you must connect with the glove and will be penalised if you land with the forearm or the elbow.

 

Kicks are allowed anywhere but the groin using any part of the leg. Whether shin, instep, heel or even the knee.

(In japanese Hiza-Geri literally means Knee-Kick so the Japanese classify a knee strike as a kick)

Use of the KNEE is allowed to the legs , torso or even the HEAD!

(Knees to the head are looked favourably upon as they cause KO's)

Flying knee is also allowed.

 

NO one technique outscores any other,....

 

You are here to FIGHT not play the game ,.....

 

THIS IS K-1

 

---------- Post added 30-09-2013 at 11:05 ----------

 

If you want an overview on K-1 Fighters in Sheffield i will be willing to add to this or write another article on this topic