Progressing to the fighter level in kickboxing is a major step forward for any martial artist. At this stage, athletes are expected to not only demonstrate physical fitness and endurance but also advanced mastery of combinations, counters, defense techniques, and ring control. This grading is designed to push students to their limits, ensuring they can perform under pressure and display the skill set required to step confidently into sparring and competitive scenarios.

The Fighter Level grading builds on the foundation established at the Athlete Level. Students must already have earned their Athlete Level to be eligible. Once achieved, this level becomes the gateway to higher technical understanding, advanced conditioning, and real combat readiness.

Fighter Level Requirements

Fitness Drills:

30-Minute Run

20-Minute Skipping

50 Push-ups

50 Sit-ups

Technical Mastery:

Mastery of Combinations 1–6

Jab, Cross, Lead Leg Roundhouse Kick

Cross, Hook, Back Leg Roundhouse Kick

Jab, Right Hook (Body), Left Hook (Head), Back Leg Roundhouse Kick

Slip, Left Hook, Straight Cross, Lead Leg Roundhouse Kick

Slip, Uppercut, Overhand, Lead Leg Roundhouse Kick

Jab, Back Leg Roundhouse Kick, Cross, Lead Leg Roundhouse Kick

Defence Techniques:

Jab Counter 1–2

Cross Counter 1–2

Front Kick Counter 1–2

Low Kick Counter 1–2

Body Kick Counter 1–2

Kick Catch with Sweep and Counter

Parry Knee

Blocking Hooks and Knee

Basic Clinch

Ring Control

Rounds:

5 × Rounds of Sparring

5 × Rounds of Bag Work

Conditioning:

12 Minutes of Conditioning Exercises