The Fighting Kempo Committee is responsible for regulating, developing, and supervising Fighting Kempo competitions, ensuring fair play, athlete safety, and high competitive standards within the Federation.

 

 1. Competition Regulations

  • drafts, updates, and interprets the Fighting Kempo competition regulations
  • establishes fighting formats, age and weight categories, scoring and victory criteria
  • ensures the uniform application of rules at an international level

2. Athlete Safety

  • defines standards related to protective equipment, bout duration and medical procedures
  • cooperates with the Medical Commission and the Athletes’ Entourage Commission
  • updates regulations to reduce the risk of injury

3. Competitive Development

  • proposes measures to enhance the quality and attractiveness of bouts
  • supports the transition toward professional Kempo
  • aligns Fighting Kempo with international contact sports standards

4. Supervision & Refereeing

  • cooperates with the Referees / Officials Committee
  • validates refereeing procedures
  • reviews special cases, appeals, and interpretations of the regulations

5. Events & Competitions

  • contributes to the structure of international competitions
  • provides technical support for amateur championships, leagues and professional events
  • proposes innovations in competition formats