Disciplines & Rules

five sanctioned disciplines

Every bout held in Papua New Guinea under these codes must be sanctioned by PNGKBF, officiated by certified judges and referees, and recorded in the national register.

K-1 Rules

Three-round striking with punches, kicks, knees and limited clinch work.

Muay Thai

The full art of eight limbs, sanctioned to international amateur and pro standards.

MMA

Mixed martial arts with unified rules, medical clearance and licensed officials.

Full Contact

Above-the-waist striking with mandatory kick counts per round.

Low Kick

Full contact plus leg kicks — the backbone of PNG's national circuit.

Semi Contact

Point-scoring format, the safest entry point for school and youth programs.

Download Centre

Forms, protocols and official documents

Club Registration Form 2026

PDF · 412 KB

Athlete Clearance Request Form

PDF · 298 KB

Promoter Sanctioning Application

PDF · 356 KB

PNGKBF Constitution & IPA Certificate

PDF · 1.2 MB

Medical & Safety Protocols

PDF · 640 KB

Headhunter KO Sponsorship Media Kit

PDF · 3.4 MB