International Boxing &Kickboxing Organisation
We are an international martial arts organisation that is working to bridge the gap between different disciplines of Tatami / Mat and Ring based striking sports.
Our vision is to create an International Network where clubs can not only compete with, but train alongside each other to further the enrichment of learning of different cultures across different countries. We aim to give opportunities to learn different styles of martial arts from a range of experienced professionals from all around the world.
We hope to create enriching learning opportunities and we believe that an educational cultural visit will play a vital role in supporting, developing and extending the learning and life experiences of our members and students.
It will also give young students the chance to learn in different contexts outside of the classroom or school based environment.
With the rising popularity of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) it is not uncommon to have boxers, kickboxers and other striking style martial artist training alongside each other in gyms across the globe. With this in mind IBKO was formed to provide an integrated environment where these clubs can compete under the same banner, and martial artists can grow into other disciplines.
We have a specific set of rules and divisions that are consistent and clear, enabled by modern approaches and technology whilst still differentiating between each style and recognising their traditions and individuality.
Martial Artists can compete across disciplines without the need of applying for any additional licensing to any other governing body.
We offer sanctioned, well facilitated tournaments that enable multiple ‘striking sports’ to run alongside each other and encourage martial artists to compete across a range of disciplines.
We will work with other reputable governing bodies to progress the sports in a positive and productive way.
Tatami Sports | Ring Sports Disciplines
- Light Contact
- Full Contact
- Low Kick Rules
- K1 Kickboxing & Glory Rules
- Boxing
Member Licencing
The IBKO is a membership based organisation. All members are automatically insured to train within IBKO clubs and compete at IBKO events as long
as their membership/licence is upto date.
This also includes training as a guest at other IBKO registered clubs.
Upcoming Events
We have IBKO Official Referee & Judging Training Courses, this will be at selected dates throughout the year
Members from other organisations are welcome to attend ALL our Open Tournaments and Gala events.
We're also planning annual training camps / seminars, with highly respected coaches from a range of different disciplines.
Title Divisions
We have our own title and weight divisions for both Juniors and Adults, Male and Female, which are consistent and inline with popular standard categories.
We are currently compiling a list of contenders for our rankings list who will be able to contest for one of our official championship title belts.
We pride ourselves on Quality & Integrity
I.B.K.O. founded in 2020 and attracting members internationaly. We offer a place for our members to develop their students and welcoming a supportive training and sporting environment.
Grade Register
We have an official I.B.K.O. Grading Syllabus certified and written by the World President. Clubs wishing to use this system can do so by contacting the I.B.K.O.
Logos can also be placed onto the official IBKO certificates as long as they come through IBKO for ratification. Clubs may use their own certificates relating to their own syllabus if they wish to.
Anti Doping
We have a zero tolerance policy on Doping and PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs, if any athlete is caught using performance enhancing drugs to knowingly cheat to gain an advantage over their opponent, will receive an immediate lifetime ban and struck off of from all future I.B.K.O. events.
Safeguarding
We ensure that all our approved Instructors are fully D.B.S. Checked and meet our training standards before we register them on to our Instructor Database.
Instructors from other organisations that are wishing to be ratified as I.B.K.O. Approved must vetted by us beforehand prior to recognition.
