Choi's Knee Legal ?

[K1power]

I just saw a clip of the KO and it was the same knee with pulling the head down like Carter did against Fujimoto. Is this legal in Japan?

[Jofeljoh!]

uhm ofcourse that's legal, as far as I know. That's why it's 'special' that it isn't allowed in the USA.

[K1power]

I was just wondering because many members of other forums were commenting on it so I wanted to make sure and this is like the most knowledgeable forum ;)

[Jofeljoh!]

totally true, I'm beginning to doubt it myself now, allthough I thought I was pretty sure hehe

[MexicanFighter39]

In Japan Its Leagal But You Can Only Throw One Knee Per Clinch.

[( o Y o )]

I believe a single strike is legal, but they tend to change this rule slightly so often no one could be certain what it was for this event other than the fighters. Something I can say is if it was illegal, they'll now change it in time for his next fight.

[El Presidente]

This did cross my mind. I watched the fight between Choi and Kaoklai.. and there was some excessive clinching there from Choi. Its not like Kaoklai could clinch back.

Is he a special case maybe?

[slash]

Depends on country..
in France for ex. is illegal to use knees..
In Japan only one knee is legal etc.. and also they change rules from time to time..

[CentralKickboxing.Org]

Vegas and France have special rules.

Standard K-1 rules state that only one knee is permitted while holding the head with both hands. If you hold with one hand multiple knees are permitted.

This is a bit tricky. The knee specialists are having a hard time adjusting but once they do, you'll see the multiple knees again.