Section 2: Equipment
- MMA-style 4-oz fingerless gloves — open palm for grip-and-clinch defense
- Mouthguard: mandatory
- Groin protector: mandatory (men); chest protector for women
- Shin guards / instep pads: not standard (more karate-style than kickboxing)
- Karate Gi top: traditional karate gi top + black shorts for branding consistency
- Barefoot competition