Kumite Competition is most popular competition format pursued by the majority of our members, both ladies and gents alike. They are held every two months and are open to BLUE BELTS and above. Different Kickboxing Schools and Martial Art Styles also attend with their latest members to the competition circuit which can lead to some very exciting bouts.

This helps Students gain valuable Ring experience. There is only 'Controlled-Contact' allowed to the Head, and everyone wears protective equipment ( as seen below ).

Competitors are matched over 7 weight divisions for men and 5 weight divisions for ladies (for further details see the A.K.A. Website). Each competitor receives a large trophy and a fully edited DVD of the competition.

This can then be utilised as an important aid in assessing an individuals progress as mistakes can be pointed out, and comparisons can be made between competitions as a Kickboxers skills and confidence improve.

The Kumite format is run on a points Visual Score-Board System, ( as seen in the background of action photo) with a point scored for each clear technique landed. The player with the most points ( clear strikes ) is awarded the winning decision.

Should a Kickboxer withdraw due to lack of fitness ( which can happen when correct preparation is not made - and a competition can therefore be a short term 4 week training goal ) or is winded by a blow to the body and cannot continoue after a count of 8 seconds a win is declared by T.K.O.

Pictured - 4 x English Middleweight Kumite Champion Graham Sayer wearing his Title Belts.

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