XG Rules Kickboxing

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http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/RulesXG.htm

What do ya'll think of these rules?

XG is a combination of Muay Thai and San Shou. Allowing punches, kicks, low kicks, knees, elbows, throws and takedowns. What makes it different? The competitors wear MMA gloves.

I for one would love to compete under these rules.
 
[SIZE=+2]XG[SIZE=-2]©[/SIZE] RULES[/SIZE]

  1. [SIZE=+1]STYLE FORMAT[/SIZE]
    • XG[SIZE=-2]©[/SIZE] is a combination of Muay Thai & San Shou Fighting with Special IKF Approved MMA Open Finger Fight Gloves making throws easier.
    • There is NO Ground Fighting in XG[SIZE=-2]©[/SIZE] Fighting.
    • Throws and Takedowns are allowed but the action (Like in San Shou style fighting) will stop immediately following the Throw or Takedown.
    • All types of Judo & Wrestling Throws are Legal.
    • Continued clinching must have CONTINUED "STRIKING" ACTION and or result in a Throw or Takedown or the referee will break the fighters up after 3 seconds of non striking action.
  2. [SIZE=+1]SCORING [/SIZE]
    • Scoring is a straight 10 point must system. - For Info Click HERE.
    • Unlike in San Shou, there will be no throw points awarded.
    • Although there is no current Throw or Takedown minimum requirement now, Fighters will be STRONGLY Encouraged to THROW their opponent.
  3. [SIZE=+1]STRIKING[/SIZE]
    • Low Kicks are allowed to the inside and outside of the legs.
    • All other "High" kicks are allowed to the body & head.
    • Although there is no current HIGH KICK minimum requirement now, Fighters will be STRONGLY Encouraged to KICK ABOVE THE WAIST.
    • ALL HAND STRIKES Must be "CLOSED FIST."
    • NO Open Hand Strikes or Hammer Fists!
    • Knees are allowed to the body but NOT the Head.
    • Elbows are allowed to the body but NOT the Head.
  4. [SIZE=+1]EQUIPMENT[/SIZE]
    • No Shirts allowed.
    • No Foot pads allowed.
    • Fighters supply their own cup and mouthpiece.
    • Fighters must wear Thai style OR Grappling shorts. NO Long Pants.
    • No Shin pads allowed (This could change for multi fight - Tournament Competition)
    • Fighters hands must be wrapped with gauze & tape (Pro Wraps are allowed) or general handwraps.
    • For additional Equipment details please go to the IKF Rules & Equipment page by clicking HERE.
  5. [SIZE=+1]GLOVES[/SIZE]
    • As of this time, the ONLY Gloves Approved for XG[SIZE=-2]©[/SIZE] Fighting Are the Combat Sports TG4 shown at right in Blue.
      • These Gloves have the same shock dispersing capabilities as a 16 Ounce Boxing Glove.
      • The issue with these gloves could determine whether or not XG[SIZE=-2]©[/SIZE] Fighting will be allowed in various States by the different State Commissions.
  6. [SIZE=+1]AMATEUR HEADGEAR[/SIZE]
    • IKF Headgear Rules will apply for Amateur competition in IKF XG[SIZE=-2]©[/SIZE] Sanctioned bouts unless a mandatory requirement by State Athletic/Boxing Commissions. When this style is fought as Pro, of course, no headgear is allowed.

I'd watch this just as I do the WCL....if it's on and I happen upon it while channel surfing. It reads to be a form of modified MMA stand-up.
 
Sounds good, however, if no points are awarded for takedowns, whats the incentive? Also, why are knee and elbow strikes not allowed to the head?
 
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