International Kickboxing Federation

The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) is the Largest Kickboxing Sanctioning Body in the World.

IKF has both male and female world titles and rankings, and certifies titles of Full Contact Rules, Muay Thai Rules, San Shou Rules. The male has 17 weight divisions, the female has 10.

History

The IKF Was Established in July of 1992 by cofounders Steve Fossum & Dan Stell. Both Stell and Fossum created the foundation of the IKF from their knowledge and experience as past Kickboxers (Over 100 bouts between them and multiple titles), Trainers of Champions and Kickboxing Event Promoters.

In July, of 1996, Mr. Stell parted ways with the IKF as Vice President to pursue other desires. During this time he fought 2 more kickboxing bouts before retiring from the fighting ring. Today, along with his other job, he's an event official for not only the IKF but many organizations as well as an event promoter.

In December of 1996, the IKF website was created by IKF Web Coordinator Yancey Gillis and IKF President Steve Fossum. The site was launched in January 1997 at www.jps.net/ikf. The new site address today is of course, www.IKFKickboxing.com. The ability to provide immediate news updates along with instant updates for events, rankings, rules & regulations to millions around the World was surly the key to the Worldwide success that the IKF has today.

One of those keys to success came with the IKF's introduction of Alby Bimpson in 1998. With Bimpson's assistance, the IKF stormed Europe and started sanctioning events in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Portugal, Russia, Greece and other European Countries just to name a few.

Today Bimpson and his associate Mick Fowles assist with IKF events throughout Europe in unison with the IKF World Headquarters in California, USA.

IKF President Steve Fossum oversees IKF World Operations with the rest of the IKF World Team. Along with the IKF, he also owns and operates a martial arts school along with several other business interests that are related to the IKF (Martial Arts, Public Speaking & Instructional Seminars) One of his other duties is the President of the Mixed Martial Arts Sanctioning Body the ISCF, International Sport Combat Federation (www.ISCFMMA.com).

From experience the IKF discovered that there are 5 things that make an organization successful. These 5 things have always been the focus of organizational growth for the IKF World TEAM. Everyday, the IKF World Team continues to work to create an organization that gives pride and recognition to all 5 of these things, Fighters, Trainers, Officials, Event Promoters and Sponsors.HOWEVER, let us add 3 more... Don't forget the Friends, Family & FANS who make the sport worth it all, The Great Sport of KICKBOXING!!!!!...!!!

Weight divisions

17 PRO & AMATEUR WEIGHT CLASSES

Atomweight

112. lbs. - & Below
50.9 & Below
 

Flyweight

112.1 lbs. - 117 lbs.
50.95 kg - 53.18 kg 

Bantamweight

117.1 lbs. - 122 lbs.
53.22 kg - 55.45 kg 

Featherweight

122.1 lbs. - 127 lbs.
55.50 kg - 57.72 kg 

Lightweight

127.1 lbs. - 132 lbs.
57.77 kg - 60 kg 

Super Lightweight

132.1 lbs. - 137 lbs.
60.04 kg - 62.27 kg 

Light Welterweight

137.1 lbs. - 142 lbs.
62.31 kg - 64.54 kg 

Welterweight

142.1 lbs. - 147 lbs.
64.59 kg - 66.8 kg 

Super Welterweight

147.1 lbs - 153 lbs.
66.9 kg - 69.5 kg 

Light Middleweight

153.1 lbs. - 159 lbs.
69.6 kg - 72.3 kg 

Middleweight

159.1 lbs. - 165 lbs.
72.4 kg - 75 kg 

Super Middleweight

165.1 lbs. - 172 lbs.
75.1 kg - 78.2 kg 

Light Heavyweight

172.1 lbs. - 179 lbs.
78.3 kg - 81.4 kg 

Light Cruiserweight

179.1 lbs. - 186 lbs.
81.5 kg - 84.5 kg 

Cruiserweight

186.1 lbs. - 195 lbs.
84.6 kg - 88.6 kg 
 

Heavyweight

195.1 lbs. - 215 lbs.
88.7 kg - 97.7 kg 

Super Heavyweight

215.1 lbs. and above
97.8 kg And Up

See also

• Kickboxing
• Muay Thai
• San Shou
• K-1

External links

• The International Kickboxing Federation official website