ATTENTION KICKBOXERS!

Champion Striking is excited to announce our 4th K1 Kickboxing Semi-Contact Sparring Tournament on March 29th! This event is open to all ages and experience levels. Our previous tournaments have been a huge success, and we’re looking to make this one the biggest yet!

This technical competition prohibits knockouts, making it the perfect opportunity for beginners to gain experience and seasoned fighters to refine their skills.

Registration Details

• Early Bird Registration: $45 (until February 16th)
• Regular Registration: $55 (February 17th – March 28th)
• Day-Of Registration: $65

Day-Of Registration: Opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 a.m. sharp. 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

Champion Striking will have gloves, shin pads, and headgear available for purchase if needed.

Rules Overview

Legal Strikes

• All punches must land with the knuckles.
• Controlled spinning techniques are allowed.
• Kicks (roundhouse, front, side) are permitted to the legs, body, and head.
• Knees to the body are allowed.
• Clinch with knees: Maximum of 3-5 seconds.
• Kicks may be caught, allowing one strike before release (2 steps max while holding the kick).

Illegal Strikes and Techniques

• No full-contact strikes (this is a semi-contact competition).
• 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.
• No knees to the head.

Weight Divisions

We aim to match competitors as closely as possible by weight (within 10 lbs), age, and experience level. Weight cuts are not required for this semi-contact event.

Adults - Men

• Lightweight: 149.9 lbs and below
• Middleweight: 150–175 lbs
• Heavyweight: 175.1 lbs and above

Adults - Women

• Lightweight: 121 lbs and below
• Middleweight: 121.1–143 lbs
• Heavyweight: 143.1 lbs and above

Juniors (17 & under)

Divisions by age: 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: Beginners or younger divisions
  • 90 seconds – 2 minutes: Advanced or older 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
• 11:45 a.m.: First Match Begins

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register early to save your spot and start preparing for an incredible day of semi-contact kickboxing action!