International Kickboxing Federation

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The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) is one of many international kickboxing organizations.

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.

There are many vacant world titles.

History

The IKF Was Established in July of 1992 by cofounders Steve Fossum and Dan Stell. Both Stell and Fossum created the IKF from their knowledge and experience as past Kickboxing Event Promoters, Trainers, Fighters and Officials of the sport. Dan Stell who held kickboxing titles in several organizations, stepped down from direct administrative duties of the IKF and now serves as the chief official for the organization.

The IKF does many events throughout the World organized by the many IKF Representatives worldwide. Mr. Fossum is also the owner and president of the ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation) which is a sanctioning body for Mixed Martial Arts. although the IKF is still a strong Kickboxing Sanctioning Body, the ISCF experienced tremendous growth during 2006 as one of the largest Sanctioning Bodies for Mixed Martial arts.

Weight divisions

See also

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