The is the premier annual elimination tournament in world kickboxing , famously designed to determine the "number one" striker by bringing together practitioners of various martial arts like Karate, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo. Founded in 1993 by Kazuyoshi Ishii, it is celebrated for its high-speed action and one-night tournament format. Tournament Format & Logistics
: Standard matches consist of three 3-minute rounds . If a draw occurs, an extension round is fought to decide the winner. K1 World Grand Prix
: The 8 winners from the Eliminator advance to the World Grand Prix Final, typically a one-night eight-man tournament. The is the premier annual elimination tournament in