7th K1 Kickboxing Sparring Tournament
- len7978
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
Champion Striking is excited to announce our 7th K1 Kickboxing Sparring Tournament on September 12th!
Registration link Below!!
We are excited to be back for another opportunity to provide a professional experience for the athletes in our region. Each event has grown and we look for this one to be bigger and better than the last!
One big change we have made for this event is we are now sanctioned by the ISKA!!
Let’s get to it!!
This event is open to all ages and experience levels. It is a technical competition which
prohibits knockouts, making it the perfect opportunity for beginners to gain experience and seasoned fighters to refine their skills.
Registration Details
• Regular Registration: $55
• Day-Of Registration: $65
Day-Of Registration: Opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 a.m. sharp.
If you are late you will be removed from the competition with no refund so please arrive early!
Mandatory Equipment
All participants must bring the following:
• Adults and Teens (13+): 16 oz gloves
• Kids (12 and under): 12 oz gloves
• Shin pads
• Cloth hand wraps
• Groin protector (cup)
• Mouthguard
• Headgear (No Face Bar or Shield)
Champion Striking will have gloves, shin pads, and headgear available for purchase if needed.
Rules Overview
Legal Strikes
• All punches must land with the padded glove.
• Controlled spinning techniques are allowed.
• Kicks are permitted to the legs, body, and head.
• Knees to the body are allowed.
• Clinch with one knee then release
• Kicks may be caught, allowing one strike before release
Illegal Strikes and Techniques
• No full-contact strikes -strikes must NOT drive through the target
• No elbows, forearm strikes, hammer fists, ridge hands, or knife-hand techniques.
• No sweeps, throws, or takedowns.
• No kicks to the front of the knee linear attacks to the front of the leg
• No knees to the head.
Divisions
We aim to match adult and teen competitors as closely as possible by weight (within 10 lbs), age, and experience level. Weight cuts are not required for this semi-contact event.
During registration include TOTAL time training striking based martial arts to be placed in a an appropriate bracket.
Beginner - 0-6 months
Novice - 6 - 12 months
Intermediate- 1-2 year
Experienced - 2-4 year
Advanced- 4 +
Juniors (17 & under)
Divisions by age (As close as we can get it) : 8–10, 11–12, 13–14, and 15–17
Weight will be a secondary factor.
Match Format
• No Knockouts: Focus is on technique, not power.
• Best 2 out of 3 rounds determines the winner.
• Round durations:
◦ 60 seconds: Younger divisions
◦ 90 seconds: Advanced youth and Adult divisions
Note: Professional fighters are not permitted to compete.
Event Schedule
• 9:00–10:00 a.m.: Registration & Weigh-Ins (closes promptly at 10:00 a.m.)
• 11:00 a.m.: Fighter & Coach Rules Meeting and Matchmaking
◦ All fighters and coaches must attend the meeting or forfeit the ability to adjust matches.
• 11:00 a.m.: Spectator Doors Open
• 12:00 p.m.: First Match Begins
Location:
650 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol VA 24201
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register early to save your spot and start preparing for an incredible day of kickboxing action!
We have a new method for registration so if it gives you trouble or if you have questions contact Len at 276-696-1680
Registration link below
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