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Contestants are required to provide their own gear. This includes –
MALES – Groin cups are mandatory.
FEMALES – Contestants must wear a padded sports or athletic bra. In addition, a foul-proof breast protector or plastic breast covers may be worn.
MOUTHGUARD – An approved mouth guard is required. No red or pink mouth guards are allowed.
HAND WRAPS – Hand wraps shall be restricted to no more than twenty (20) yards of soft gauze, not more than two (2) inches wide. The gauze shall be held in place by no more than eight (8) feet of adhesive tape, no more than one and one-half (1 ½) inches wide. The adhesive tape shall not cover any part of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. The use of water, or any other liquid or material, on the tape is strictly prohibited. ALL Fighter hand wraps must be “Signed Off” by an NCBA representative prior to the beginning of their bout.
GLOVES – Amateur fighters will wear 10oz gloves provided by the promoter.
HEADGEAR – 10oz or 12oz headgear is mandatory for all amateur fighters – no exceptions allowed! Head gear may be Velcro or lace wrapped. No jaw bar or excessive ear padding is allowed. See below for approved examples.
SHIN GUARDS – Shin guards with foot guard are mandatory. No gel pads are allowed. Shin guard fasteners must be taped. No buckles or metal of any kind can be exposed.
HAIR – Fighters with long hair may wear non-metallic hair stays.
All fighters are required to wear Muay Thai shorts. No other shorts, including MMA, compression or Board Shorts are allowed. No shirts allowed for male fighters. Female fighters must wear a padded-sports bra only. All competitors shall be clean and present a neat appearance.
Fighters must bring their own head gear (must be 10-12oz in total weight). No jaw bar, nose guard or excessive cheek or ear padding is allowed), shin guards w/foot guard (cloth shin guards are allowed), mouth guard (any color other than red or pink), and a cup.
If you need approved equipment, please visit our friends at cageside.com or call them at (919) 748-9103 as they stock all approved gear.
Here are images of allowed head gear –
Since 2016, Triangle Kickboxing Promotions has been at the forefront of full-contact amateur and professional Kickboxing and Muay Thai events in North Carolina. We’ve played a pivotal role in advancing the rules and regulations for these combat sports across the state, ensuring safety and professionalism.
Our signature “Lightning Strikes” Kickboxing & Muay Thai Series has grown to become the #1 platform for these sports in the Carolinas, showcasing top talent and thrilling matchups. Our events are regulated by the North Carolina Boxing and Combat Sports Commission and sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF), ensuring the highest standards of competition, as well as growth for our fighters.
We are the only officially sanctioned Kickboxing/Muay Thai promoter in the state solely focused on these sports. @TriKicPro remains committed to the growth and success of Kickboxing and Muay Thai throughout the Carolinas, and beyond.