Light Continuous rules

The rules for Light Continuous are based on Full Contact Kickboxing but with the emphasis being on Controlled technique. Bouts will be judged between the referee and an independent judge at ringside and in the case of title fights between three independent scoring judges. The judges will score on a 10 point must system on their overall impression of the rounds taking all the following criteria into account.

1: Effective and controlled technique with a good ratio of punches to kicks scoring cleanly to the target area. All kicks above the waist, Standing footsweep boot to boot and No spinning back fists.

2: Defence, Movement and Ring craft with defensive skills will score as highly as techniques on the offence.

3. Work rate and Physical condition of the fighters during and after the contest.

4: Any point deductions made by the referee (see below)

Light Continuous point deductions

1: Excess power or illegal technique.

2: Unsportsmanlike conduct from either the fighter or the fighters cornermen and coaches.

3: Turning of the back or showing an unwillingness to fight.

4: The referee has the authority to disqualify a fighter at his discretion before or after any warnings are issued.

Light Continuous Attire and Compulsory Protection

All competitors must wear Head Guards, Boxing Gloves (10oz min), Shin Pads, Foot Pads (Covering both the heel and the toes of the foot), Groin Guard and Gum Shield. The fighter must also be dressed in a clean and appropriate club uniform.

Chest protectors for girls and ladies are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

UPDATE EFFECTIVE FROM 23rd April 2008

Following a meeting of the BLCC Management Team the following amendments to the rules have been implemented with immediate effect -

HEADGUARDS - ALL headguards must now have an enclosed top - not just strung.

DURATION OF FIGHTS - ALL fights will now be of 3 x 1 minute rounds with the exception of title fights and adults expressing their wish to fight 3 x 1.5minute rounds at REGISTRATION stage.