If you are new to tournaments....

Unless you have been advised you will be fighting in Points Fighting divisions so will need Points Fighting equipment. You will be desqualified if you do not have the correct gear in any division.

Points Fighting divisions are listed here:

Head protection must be made from foam rubber or soft plastics or from compact sponge covered by leather. In fights, head protection which covers the face and head protection which reduces the field of vision is not allowed. Head protection must cover the top of forehead, top of head, temples, the upper part of jawbone, ears and back of head. Head protection must not obstruct the athletes hearing. Parts for fixing the head protection cannot be metal or plastic buckle. Velcro for adjusting is allowed under chin and on back of head. 

This equipment can be used for: Point Fighting/Light Contact/Continuous fighting/Kick Light

Gloves weigh 10 Oz (283 grams) and the weight must be clearly marked. Gloves for light contact must be in good repair, without any cracks. Fastening must be with a selfadhesive strip and gloves must be secured at the wrist. Gloves with fastening laces are not allowed. The thumb MUST be fully attached to the main body of the glove, (If the glove attachment is cut or broken the gloves cannot be used). Gloves are produced from special foam rubber, synthetic, compact and soft material which is covered with genuine or artificial leather. Gloves must make it possible for the fighter to completely clench his fist and keep his thumb in contact with other fingers. Gloves completely cover the fighter's fist with separate parts for fingers and thumb. The thumb is connected by a small strong strip to the rest of the glove. This strip keeps the thumb together with the fist to avoid separation of the thumb during punching and injuries to the fighter's thumb or to the other fighter. (If the glove attachment is cut or broken the gloves cannot be used. Inner foam rubber material must cover the front and upper part of the fist, edge of palm and upper and front part of thumb. The interior part of gloves covers the bottom part of fingers and palm only with leather and cover a minimum of 5 cm of the wrist. Gloves will be fastened by self-adhesive strips at the fighter’s wrist and the use of selfadhesive cotton-base tape is allowed (plastic or other types of self-adhesive tape are not allowed). Fastening gloves with strips or any kind of buckles is not allowed.

Mouth-guards must be made from soft and pliable rubber-plastic material. Protection on only the upper teeth or on both upper and lower teeth is allowed. Mouth-guard must enable free breathing and must be adapted to the competitor's mouth configuration. If the kick-boxer has braces on both upper and lower teeth they must have a mouth-guard on both upper and lower teeth, Mouth-guard must enable free breathing and must be adapted to the fighter’s mouth configuration. Mouth-guards can be of any colour. But must not protrude outside the mouth in any way.

This equipment can be used for: Point Fighting/Light Contact/Continuous fighting/Kick Light

Hand wraps are used for wrapping the fist to avoid injuries. Using hand wraps are mandatory in Light Contact and Light Kick light.

Shin guards are made from hard foam-rubber (or sock type) material. A shin guard must cover the shinbone from under the knee to the top of the feet. No other kind of plastic tape is allowed for fixing the guard to the shin. Shin guards with metal, wooden or hard plastic elements are not allowed.

This equipment can be used for: Point Fighting/Light Contact/Continuous fighting/Kick Light

Foot protection is made from special synthetic foam rubber, a compact and soft material which is covered with genuine or artificial leather. Foot protection covers the upper part of the foot (instep), lateral and medial malleolus and heel - all in one piece - with open sole of the foot. They must be long enough (adequate size) to completely cover the competitor's feet and toes. The front part of the foot protection is fastened by elastic strips for the big and second toes. Foot protection is fastened to feet with elastic self adhesive strips on the back of feet, above the heel.

This equipment can be used for: Point Fighting/Light Contact/Continuous fighting/Kick Light

Groin protector is mandatory for all male competitors. Groin protector is made of hard plastic material and fully covers genital organs to protect this part of competitor’s body from any injury. The groin protector can be made as a cup for covering genitals, or for covering the entire abdomen. Competitors must wear the groin protection under their pants.

This equipment can be used for: Point Fighting/Light Contact/Continuous fighting/Kick Light

Breast protection mandatory for female competitors ages 13 years and above and is mandatory in all fighting disciplines. Breast protection is made from hard plastic and can be covered with cotton material. Breast protection can be made in one piece and cover all the chest or in two pieces for insertion into bra to cover each breast individually. It is worn under the T-shirt or under the top.

These Female Breast Guards are suitable for Points Fighting-

We do not supply these so you have to purchase outside of KBK Click the links below...

https://www.blitzsport.com/protection/body-armour/blitz-female-vest-top-maxi-guard

https://www.blitzsport.com/protection/body-armour/blitz-female-maxi-guard-insert-only

https://www.blitzsport.com/protection/body-armour/blitz-female-vest-top-cool-guard

https://www.blitzsport.com/protection/body-armour/blitz-female-cool-guard-inserts-only

https://bytomic.com/bytomic-econo-guard-ladies-sport-chest-protector/

https://bytomic.com/bytomic-maxi-guard-sports-bra-protective-insert/

https://bytomic.com/bytomic-maxi-guard-sports-vest/

https://bytomic.com/bytomic-cool-guard-bra-super-inserts/

https://bytomic.com/bytomic-cool-guard-bra/

https://www.cimac.net/protection/cimac-wkf-approved-maxi-guard.html

https://www.cimac.net/protection/cimac-maxi-guard-sports-bra-vest-white.html

This equipment can be used for: Point Fighting/Light Contact/Continuous fighting/Kick Light

Spectacles

Wearing of spectacles by a kickboxer during a bout is not permitted, but soft sport contact lenses are allowed

For Light Contact/Continuous & Kick Light you will need...

1- Head Protection

2- Gloves

3- Tooth protection (Mouth-guard)

4- Hand wraps (Bandage)

5- Shin Guards

6- Foot Pads

7- Groin Protection (Male)

8- Female Breast Protection (from age 13 and over)