Ohio Kickboxing

COMBAT CONTROL "Genesis" (Cincinnati, OH) May 3, 2025

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IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

Ohio Kickboxing Promotions (OKP) in association with the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) provides an outlet for athletes to compete in tournaments where skill and safety are priority #1.

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What is PMT / PKB?

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

"Points not Power" is the mantra of the IKF. Point Muay Thai (PMT) and Point Kickboxing (PKB) are semi-contact events where there are no knockouts allowed. Instead, skill and Technique are emphasized.

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Why compete in Semi-Contact?

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

Why compete in Semi-Contact?

Semi-Contact enables you to get the necessary experience while minimizing injury before advancing to full contact. When ready, you can advance to our full contact events, and our pro circuit (if you choose).

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The OKP / IKF Connection

Why we partnered with the IKF ...

In partnering with the IKF brand, Ohio Kickboxing Promotions enables fighters from all over the world to recognize that our promotion is more than just a local event; it’s an IKF Sanctioned event. This means the fighters who participate in our IKF Sanctioned events have legitimate records through a world-wide recognized sanctioning body, instead of just a local promotion.

It also validates championship bouts to ensure that fighters are truly competing against the best in their weight class to earn an IKF title.

Weight Classes

These are the weight classes for our semi-contact events

Bantamweight: 117.1 – 122 lbs.
Featherweight: 122.1 – 127 lbs.
Lightweight: 127.1 - 132 lbs.
Super lightweight: 132.1 - 137 lbs.
Light welterweight: 137.1 - 142 lbs.
Welterweight: 142.1 - 147 lbs.
Super welterweight: 147.1 - 153 lbs.
Light middleweight: 153.1 - 159 lbs.
Middleweight: 159.1 - 165 lbs.
Super middleweight: 165.1 - 172 lbs.
Light Cruiserweight: 172.1 - 179 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 179.1 - 186 lbs.
Super Cruiserweight: 186.1 - 195 lbs.
Light Heavyweight: 195.1 - 215 lbs.
Heavyweight: 215.1 - 235 lbs.
Super Heavyweight: 235.1 - UP

Fighter Classes

Overview

A, B, C, and Novice Classes: We have implemented A, B, C, and Novice Classes to try and create a safer competition for everyone. This is not done in all divisions at this time ... only where we feel it is needed and/or requested. This is in an effort to keep events safe and fair, and with limited fighters. If you have the proven experience and skills and not an official record, you still may be able to fight in a higher class, but it must be approved in advance.

If a 4-person bracket does not state a class on the division and reads “OPEN,” it means the bout is for a belt (Novice is for a Cup).

Details

A- Class OPEN – 21 Fights and Up – Belt

B- Class OPEN – 11-20 Fights – Belt

C- Class OPEN – 4- 10 Fights – Cup

NOVICE – Under 3 Fights – CUP

If your next fight is your 4th – You will need to go into C-Class OPEN or above. There will be an option to merge into another similar Class Division if you do not have an opponent as the tournament nears.

The reason the IKF does this is because when you have a fighter just breaking out of the Novice 0 to 3 fights’ range, they go into the Open Division to fight a fighter with an extensive record. This does not give the newer fighter a fair chance. This also poses potential safety risks to a younger fighter looking to progress in the sport.

General Rules

Bout Rules

Banned Techniques

Bout Lengths

There are No Knockouts and/or Technical Knockouts.
Knockouts result in disqualification of the striker.
If a fighter quits, (for example due to exhaustion) their opponent wins by DEFAULT.
If a fighter stops or fakes a knockout the results are determined by IKF officials.
No kicks or punches in the back spine area, groin, or knee joints.
Faking and/or over-exaggerating a blow will be closely monitored.
No Pushing

Bout Lengths

Banned Techniques

Bout Lengths

2 rounds with a 3rd for tie breakers
Adults: 2 minutes
Children: 90 seconds
1 minute between rounds

Banned Techniques

Knees to the head
Pulling a fighter's head down in the clinch
Ducking out of the clinch
Elbow strikes
Axe kicks without heel protection
Teeps to the knee
Cartwheel Kicks
Jamming - Catching kick and driving opponent backwards.
Hip Throws
Takedowns - shooting for legs

Divisions

Men

Women

Our format focuses on technical skill and point scoring, rather than full-contact power. We promote a safe environment for athletes of all ages. The men's division consists of men ages 18yrs - 39yrs.

Women

Fighters are matched based on age, experience, skill level, and gender, ensuring fair competition. As with the men, our women's division is for women ages 18yrs - 39yrs.

Masters

We welcome fighters of all ages and experience levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. We include divisions for masters (40+), allowing older fighters to compete safely and competitively.

Junior

Masters

Age is the primary factor with weight as the secondary for juniors. These are defined as ages 17 and below (with divisions for 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-17).

Equipment

Mandatory

Mouthpiece
Headgear (Full jaw bar is allowed for ALL AGES. Full faceguard/cages are allowed in the PMT for ALL AGES.
Groin Cup.
Shin Guards.
Shorts are Mandatory, NO LONG PANTS.

Gloves

Mandatory

All fighters must wear IKF PMT APPROVED boxing gloves.
Each Fighter in ALL Bouts and ALL divisions shall have the SAME Glove size as their opponent.
Junior division gloves are based on weight, not age
- Under 120lbs (8yrs - 11yrs): Minimum of 12oz
- Over 120lbs: 16oz
Adults
- Minimum of 16oz gloves for all fighters aged 18 and over.

Chest and Face Protectors

Are optional for adults but are recommended. If one fighter chooses not to wear a protector, it will have no bearing on the scoring.
The winner will still be determined by who hits in a CONTROLLED SEMI-CONTACT way the point areas most effectively.

Hand Wraps

Chest and Face Protectors

Standard hand-wraps should be worn by all competitors.

Judging

General

Scoring Points

Three judges will sit at ring/mat-side and score each bout based on a 10 point must system. The winner gets 10, the loser gets 9 or less if point deductions occur.
Bouts will be judged on who lands the most strikes/points in the designated areas based on the judge's discretion.
It will not be judged on whom the crowd is chanting for on one's "show boating" etc.
If rounds 1 & 2 are won by a fighter the win will go to him/her.

Scoring Points

Bouts are scored by CLEAN shots landed
Effective Clinching is scored highly
Pummeling and gaining positioning, kneeing target areas earn points

Losing Points

Striking Areas

Ducking out of clinch is detrimental to score (can result in a knee to head)
Blocking knees with forearms is detrimental to score
Hip tossing is detrimental to score
Heal tripping is detrimental to score
Kneeing opponent in the groin is detrimental to score
If judges rule that a participant is intentionally trying to hurt someone or hurts someone resulting from a full-contact blow, that participant will be disqualified with no refund. (this will be at judge's discretion majority rules).
Point Deduction or Possible Disqualifications:
- Too Much Contact (Reminder all techniques must be controlled with semi-contact only.)
- Profanity
- Un-professionalism.

Striking Areas

Techniques must land in the designated striking area to score.

Front head area
Front body area
Inside and outside of the thigh. No groin strikes. If there is a draw in a match there will be an extra round to determine a winner.
If a leg kick is thrown and it is blocked with the shin portion of the leg ... it is not a point.
If a knee is thrown to the body but is blocked it is not a point.

Point Muay Thai (PMT)

Effective clinching is scored highly!

All Standard Boxing and Unified Kickboxing Rules Apply
Pummeling and gaining positioning, kneeing target areas earn points
Ducking out of clinch is detrimental to score (can result in a knee to head)
Blocking knees with forearms is detrimental to score
Hip tossing is detrimental to score
Heal tripping is detrimental to score
Kneeing opponent in the groin is detrimental to score.

Point Kickboxing (PKB)

Kickboxing Rules

Semi-Contact ONLY!

Any strike making full contact or even the perception of a full contact strike will result in DQ of the striking fighter.

No Knockouts Allowed!

There are no Knockouts and/or Technical Knockouts.
If a fighter quits (for example due to exhaustion) this will give a win to his or her opponent by DEFAULT.
Any Knockout will result in Disqualification of the striker, with exception to a person faking a knockout. This circumstance shall be determined by the Official IKF/PKB Ring Referee or the IKF/PKB Ringside Representative. Together, they will determine the reason for the stoppage and designate the winner.

Hand & Foot Strikes to the Head (Semi-Contact ONLY!)

The Official IKF/PKB Ring Referee or the IKF/PKB Ringside Representative may be penalized by points or disqualify the striker.

Axe/Spinning Heel Kick Rulings

Axe Kicks and Spinning Heel Kicks will only be allowed when the person delivering the axe kick is wearing a full foot covered safety boot/pad/shoe that covers the heel of the foot. In any case, full control is to be exercised when executing this kick.

International Rules (PIR)

All rules above apply.
No knees!
No Elbows!
No catching kicks
Kicks to inside and outside of thigh OK.
Shorts are Mandatory, NO LONG PANTS.

Unified Rules

Catching Kicks Allowed
Kness Allowed
Clinch is allowed for 3-5 seconds.

No strikes in the back/spine area, groin, or knee joints.

Faking and/or exaggerating a blow will be closely monitored.

What is "Combat Control" ...

... a tournament that leverages martial arts to promote mental health!

Now more than ever, we are in desperate need of having the ability to manage our emotions. With the meteoric rise in stress, anxiety, depression, suicide, and violence ... our mental health is in crisis. Ohio Kickboxing Promotions believes that by leveraging martial arts and its principles, we can exact change on a national level. We do this by providing a safe environment where individuals can practice the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical skills they have learned in their respective academies in a tournament designed to test their ability to manage their emotions.

What makes our tournament different ...

Combat Control serves as a platform where martial artists can employ the principle of self-control as there are NO KNOCKOUTS ALLOWED! Competitors must be able to manage their emotions in a stressful situation, demonstrating skill and technique NOT uncontrolled reactions. Thereby exhibiting rational thought and self-control.

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Events

5/3/2025

Combat Control: "Genesis"

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4pm

Woodlawn Community Center

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5/3/2025

Combat Control: "Genesis"

Muay Thai and Kickboxing competitors from the tri-state area will descend on Cincinnati for this inaugural semi-contact tournament. Competit...

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4pm

Woodlawn Community Center

8/2/2025

Combat Control: "Second Coming"

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4pm

Woodlawn Community Center

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8/2/2025

Combat Control: "Second Coming"

Muay Thai and Kickboxing competitors from the tri-state area will descend on Cincinnati for the second installment of our semi-contact tourn...

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4pm

Woodlawn Community Center

11/1/2025

Combat Control: "Trinity"

11am

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4pm

Woodlawn Community Center

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11/1/2025

Combat Control: "Trinity"

Muay Thai and Kickboxing competitors from the tri-state area will descend on Cincinnati for the third installment of our semi-contact tourna...

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11am

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4pm

Woodlawn Community Center

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COMBAT CONTROL "Genesis" (Cincinnati, OH) May 3, 2025

Corner Registration and Spectator Tickets

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

What is PMT / PKB?

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

Why compete in Semi-Contact?

IKF - PMT / PKB Competitions

Why compete in Semi-Contact?

The OKP / IKF Connection

Why we partnered with the IKF ...

Weight Classes

These are the weight classes for our semi-contact events

Fighter Classes

Overview

Details

General Rules

Bout Rules

Banned Techniques

Bout Lengths

Bout Lengths

Banned Techniques

Bout Lengths

Banned Techniques

Banned Techniques

Banned Techniques

Divisions

Men

Women

Women

Women

Women

Women

Masters

Masters

Masters

Junior

Masters

Masters

Equipment

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Gloves

Mandatory

Mandatory

Chest and Face Protectors

Chest and Face Protectors

Chest and Face Protectors

Hand Wraps

Chest and Face Protectors

Chest and Face Protectors

Judging

General

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

Losing Points

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

Point Muay Thai (PMT)

Effective clinching is scored highly!

Point Kickboxing (PKB)

Kickboxing Rules

What is "Combat Control" ...

... a tournament that leverages martial arts to promote mental health!

What makes our tournament different ...

Events

5/3/2025

Combat Control: "Genesis"

11am