|14 JUN 2010| Martial Arts Association (MAA), IKA USA promoter, has finally secured a venue for the first ever IKA sanctioned professional kickboxing event in the United States. The show kicks off in Las Vegas on October 30, 2010 at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino. It will be held at the Theater for the Performing Arts that boasts 7,000 seating capacity, and is fitted with hi-end technical equipment for that kind of spectacle. The venue has good history hosting breathtaking sporting events, such as boxing and MMA. The promotion will run with 5 professional bouts under low kicks rules, with IKA world title fight as the main event. Both IKA and MAA are in the process of building up fight card, negotiating with world’s top class kickboxers, middleweight to super heavyweight, holding notable records. MAA chose not to pack its first card with dozen of fights, five 3-minute rounds each, which apparently make it too long and tedious. Instead, what MAA will be bringing is 5-fight show, with just standup hard-hitting action. MAA is currently working on the lineup, and is looking to hear from professional fighters and promoters who want to take part in the electrifying kickboxing battles. If you feel you have what it takes to be IKA fighter, do not hesitate to contact IKA by e-mailing us with your details and video links info@ikaskickboxing.com. Alternatively, you can contact MAA directly by calling +1 (702) 543-1036 or e-mail info@maafights.com
|01 JUN 2010| IKA UK representative David Weild has scheduled IKA sanctioned kickboxing event to take place June 4th in Newcastle, England. The card will comprise 5-6 fights with rising star kickboxers as below:
Steve 'The Hellraiser' Ibbotson - former junior British & European Kickboxing Champion, fights with low kicks, is returning to the ring with ambition to win amateur titles first, and then turn professional with more fights coming up in 2011.
Dave 'Speedy' Elliott - former WKA English Kickboxing Challenger, fights full contact rules with kicks above waist, is looking to make a late return to the ring in a number of shows in 2010 & 2011.
Abdellah Hamdan- Current MMA fighter chose to return to kickboxing after several years training in Dubai, UAE. His has a tough opponent eager to challenge anybody.
|19 JAN 2010| IKA is now represented in North America. Formal agreement has been signed between International Kickboxing Association and Martial Arts Association (MAA), a Nevada corporation with its principal office in Las Vegas. MAA President Kirill Kudaev and VP Michael Fowles have successfully completed licensing with the State Athletic Commission and are now eligible to stage both amateur and professional martial arts events in the world’s capital of entertainment and premiere destination for many great sporting events. In 2010 MAA will be promoting two or three professional kickboxing shows. No details are available at this time as MAA are mapping out first IKA sanctioned show with at least 4 pro bouts on the maincard and IKA World title fight as the key match. Most of the fights will be under IKA full contact rules with low kicks, most spectacular version of our sport. With lineup still up in the air, IKA and MAA are accepting enquiries from kickboxers who wish to be on the show. If you are the one or know some talents who fight to knock out, contact us immediately, no matter where on the globe you are. US residents may contact MAA directly at (702) 576-1562 or (702) 543-1036.
|07 AUG 2009| International Kickboxing Association is pleased to announce new exciting project under the title IKA RING OF FIRE. The Ring of Fire is intended as a series of kickboxing shows totaling 5 events to be held in England, France, Germany, and Portugal. Debut ROF event is kicking off in November 2009, and will be held in one of the premier entertainment destinations of London, United Kingdom. The location and the fight card, as well as ticket reservation details will be disclosed as early as mid September when all formal agreements with the venue and participants are completed. Meantime, our IKA promoters are doing eliminations all across the European continent in order to compile best matches and never let the audience boo over poor lineup. What is clear at this point, there will be a minimum of 10 fights on each card, most of them in full contact, topping the night with extremely electrifying Super Heavyweight IKA Muay Thai performance on the first event. Check back later for more specifics, and get ready to come for incredibly spectacular action.
|06 AUG 2009| Introducing the Blood Sweat & Tears, number one martial arts center, and the only Muay Thai gym in Lanzarote. Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands with population just over 100,000 people living on the area of 307 sq. miles. The location is known as the Fire Island with volcanoes, palm trees, and a very hot climate all year round. The mountainous views are stunning and make unequalled training one will never forget. BST is currently in regular competition with kickboxing gyms such as Powerhouse, hence is always in search for good competitions locally and on the neighboring islands of Las Palmas and Tenerife, mainland Spain and England. Mr. Vittorio Grant, owner and managing director, has over 20 years experience in martial arts is assisted by professional staff, loyal members of the BST gym who are very active in the global combat sports industry. Santos brothers of Brazil, Nelson and Wilson, are instructors in the field of Muay Thai and Vale Tudo. Strength and conditioning coach Katy Grant has trained military personal, wrestlers, all the world renowned athletes for the past three years, earning herself a fierce reputation amongst her peers. The gym is fully equipped with all kickboxers need to train and polish their skills in the sports of Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
The Blood Sweat & Tears gym has exciting history and track record working with the most respected names in international competition. Last year, for example, the BST was privileged to render services and hospitality to world class trainer Kevin Sanders and former kickboxer and reigning European Heavyweight Boxing champion Matt Skelton. Matt is the former English, British and Commonwealth Heavyweight champion. He has also held the highly regarded W.B.U. World Heavyweight title. And doors are open for more rising martial artist stars.
International Kickboxing Association is considering the Blood Sweat & Tears as future upscale training base where some of our athletes will have a chance to train and get ready for 2010 IKA heavy schedule of events. We are now busy finalizing IKA fight cards to entertain kickboxing fans with overwhelmingly tough bouts next year. Uncertain at this point, but we here at the IKA are planning to send a group of fighters for a 2 month training camp hosted by the BST gym. This incredible preparation in the Canary Islands will be extremely helpful for our fighters who are always seeking opportunities to improve their performance and make tremendous contribution to incredible kickboxing shows. IKA & BST are now discussing and preparing exclusive training programs for IKA athletes. Interested? For your information, training camps are available for groups or individuals, with accommodation, pick-up and see-off services, meals, transportation to and from the gym each day, and of course a truly punishing but ultimately rewarding training schedule. Click here to learn more about the Blood Sweat & Tears.
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