: Punches, kicks, and knee strikes are standard.
K-1 established a unified ruleset to level the playing field for different striking backgrounds. K1 World Grand Prix
The is the premier annual elimination tournament in world kickboxing , famously designed to determine the "number one" striker by bringing together practitioners of various martial arts like Karate, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo. Founded in 1993 by Kazuyoshi Ishii, it is celebrated for its high-speed action and one-night tournament format. Tournament Format & Logistics : Punches, kicks, and knee strikes are standard
: Standard matches consist of three 3-minute rounds . If a draw occurs, an extension round is fought to decide the winner. Founded in 1993 by Kazuyoshi Ishii, it is
: Matchups for the quarter-finals are often decided by a lottery where fighters choose their position in the bracket based on the order they draw balls numbered 1 to 8. Key Rules of Engagement