Rule 61K1-4.022. Kickboxing Apparel

(1) Each male amateur shall wear the following:

(a) Traditional boxing trunks or Thai boxing shorts must be worn, the belt of which shall not extend above the waistline. Long pants with an elastic waistband may be worn in Full Contact/American Style kickboxing matches;

(b) A protective cup or groin protector as approved by the amateur sanctioning organization representative;

(c) Shin and instep protective pads, provided by the promoter, approved of by amateur sanctioning organization’s representative.

(2) Each female amateur shall wear the following:

(a) Traditional boxing trunks or Thai boxing shorts must be worn, the belt of which shall not extend above the waistline. Long paints with an elastic waistband may be worn in Full Contact/American Style kickboxing matches;

(b) A close fitting tank or halter type top;

(c) Shin and instep protective pads, provided by the promoter, approved of by amateur sanctioning organization’s representative;

(d) A protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover the pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and sides of the hips is optional;

(e) Breast protectors are optional.

(3) All amateurs shall wear an individually fitted mouthpiece, which shall be in the amateur’s mouth at all times during the matches.

(4) Muay Thai amateurs aged 18 and older must wear elbow pads constructed of non-abrasive material, minimum 1/2ꞌꞌ inch thick around the impact area of the elbow if both amateurs agree to use elbows.

(5) Prohibited apparel:

(a) Eyeglasses;

(b) Shoes;

(c) Any type of apparel with metal straps, buckles, necklaces or any other type of jewelry.

(6) Amateurs may wear soft contact lenses. Hard contact lenses are forbidden. Rulemaking Authority 548.003(2) FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.0065 FS. History–New 3-14-13, Amended 11-16-20, 7-8-21, 10-6-25.