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235.11.1-4. Kickboxing

AR ADC 235.11.1-4Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: September 5, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 235. Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Division 11. State Athletic Commission
Rule 1. Rules of the State Athletic Commission
Effective: September 5, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 235.11.1-4
Formerly cited as AR ADC 022.00.1-3
235.11.1-4. Kickboxing
Currentness
4.1 All Rules in this Chapter, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 of these Rules apply to the combative sport of Kickboxing; provided however, in the event of a conflict between this Chapter, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2, the Rules in this Chapter prevail.
4.2 Bouts shall be governed either under the Full Contact Rules or International Rules, which governing rules shall be declared by the Referee and Promoter prior to the start of each Bout.
4.3 Contestants. Contestants shall:
4.3.1 Wear only long pants during a bout conducted under Full Contact Rules and wear only shorts during a bout conducted under International Rules;
4.3.2 Permitted to strike using the feet and shins in addition to the gloved fists;
4.3.3 Permitted to use either foot for front leg sweeps, foot to foot, boot to boot, to the inside and outside of an opponent's front foot;
4.3.4 Not be permitted to use spin sweeps or punch below the hip;
4.3.5 If governed by Full Contact Rules, wear foot pads covering the toes and heel secured to the foot using an elastic strap and a nominal amount of athletic tape, which shall also cover the laces, if any;
4.3.6 Wear shin pads; and
4.3.7 If governed by International Rules, wear instep pads which cover the top of the foot.
4.4 Minimum Kicks. There is no requirement for a minimum number of kicks per round; however, the Referee may issue a warning to or deduct point(s) from a Contestant who fails to execute at least six (6) kicks per round for Amateurs and eight (8) kicks per round for Professionals.
4.5 Kickboxing Weight Classes. The weight classes are as follows:
4.5.1 Flyweight -- up to 112 lbs.
4.5.2 Super Flyweight -- over 112 to 115 lbs.
4.5.3 Bantamweight -- over 115 to 118 lbs.
4.5.4 Super Bantamweight -- over 118 to 122 lbs.
4.5.5 Featherweight -- over 122 to 126 lbs.
4.5.6 Super Featherweight -- over 126 to 130 lbs.
4.5.7 Lightweight -- over 130 to 135 lbs.
4.5.8 Super Lightweight -- over 135 to 140 lbs.
4.5.9 Welterweight -- over 140 to 147 lbs.
4.5.10 Super Welterweight -- over 147 to 154 lbs.
4.5.11 Middleweight -- over 154 to 160 lbs.
4.5.12 Super Middleweight -- over 160 to 168 lbs.
4.5.13 Light Heavyweight -- over 168 to 175 lbs.
4.5.14 Cruiserweight -- over 175 to 200 lbs.
4.5.15 Heavyweight -- over 200 lbs.

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Amended April 30, 2014; Sept. 5, 2022.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 235.11.1-4, AR ADC 235.11.1-4
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