The event was open to amateur men and women from across Europe although a number of professional fighters such as Luis Reis would take part.

[2] Full-Contact is a form of kickboxing where the contestants can throw punches and kicks with full power at legal targets above the waist.

Victories are usually gained via a point's decision or by referee stoppage and as with most other forms of amateur kickboxing, various head and body protection must be worn.

Local fighter and K-1 MAX regional winner Luis Reis was probably the most recognisable name in the category but had to make do with silver.

[4] Semi-Contact is a form of kickboxing where the contestants are allowed to throw kicks and punches with minimal force at legal targets above the waist.

Almost all matches are won via a point's decision with the fighters scored on strikes landed using skill, speed and technique with power prohibited.

[6] Musical Forms is a type of non-physical competition which sees the contestants fighting against imaginary foes using Martial Arts techniques - more information on the style can be found on the W.A.K.O.

Other winners who had also won at the last world championships in Agadir included Olga Kudinova and the highly decorated Veronica Dombrovskaya.

[9] Although a fairly low profile sport, the most notable winner was Daniele De Santis who won both the men's categories as well as gaining a gold as part of the Italian team.