94 rules in this category across multiple organizations. Compare how each organization handles ranking system & tiers.
Deserved Professional (Gold breastplate) is awarded for exceptional competitive achievement in championships: 5 or more World Championship titles, OR 7 or more combined World/Europe Championship title...
Distinguished Professional (Gold breastplate) is awarded for exceptional competitive achievement in records: 5 or more World records, OR 7 or more combined World/Europe records, OR 10 or more Europe r...
Athletes must possess an officially recognized CMS (Candidate Master of Sport) ranking from IKMF-certified judges to compete in Elite divisions. Amateur competitors and younger athletes compete under ...
GSU offers equivalent rank certificates for MS/MSIC achievements obtained at GSU-supervised competitions (international level). This allows athletes who achieve these ranks at qualifying events to rec...
Futures (youth) athletes can achieve Rank I, Rank II, and Rank III only (no CMS/MS/MSIC). Futures divisions: Under 16 (boys/girls use 12kg/6kg) and Under 12 (boys/girls use 8kg/4kg).
IKFF hosts annual World Championship competitions. The 2025 IKFF World Kettlebell Competition is held in San Diego, California. These competitions use IKSFA ranking tables and competition rules.
IKFF (International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation, founded by Steve Cotter) uses the IKSFA ranking system and competition rules. IKSFA (International Kettlebell Sport and Fitness Academy) is the s...
IUKL uses a unique Professional/Amateur/Youth naming system instead of the traditional Russian sport ranking names. The mapping is: Professional I (I-PROFI) = MSIC, Professional II (II-PROFI) = MS, Pr...
Men's Biathlon at 12kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 149/160/170/179/187/194/200/205 pts, Rank 2 = 106/115/122/129/136/143/149/153 pts, Rank 3 = 63/70/75/80/85/90/95/100 pts (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90...
Men's Biathlon at 16kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 125/136/146/155/164/172/178/182 pts, Rank 2 = 85/93/100/106/112/118/124/130 pts, Rank 3 = 56/63/70/76/82/87/91/94 pts (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/100/1...
Men's Biathlon at 24kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 100/120/135/148/159/168/177/185 pts, Rank 1 = 70/85/98/109/117/124/130/135 pts, Rank 2 = 50/62/74/84/91/98/103/107 pts, Rank 3 = 29/39/49/58/65/72/7...
Men's Biathlon points required for Rank 1/Amateur I at 24kg: 48kg class = 50 pts, 53kg = 65, 58kg = 80, 63kg = 95, 68kg = 110, 73kg = 125, 78kg = 135, 85kg = 145, 85+kg = 147, 95kg = 155, 105kg = 160,...
Men's Biathlon points required for CMS/Professional III at 28kg: 53kg class = 65 pts, 58kg = 80, 63kg = 95, 68kg = 110, 73kg = 125, 78kg = 135, 85kg = 145, 85+kg = 147, 95kg = 155, 105kg = 160, 105+kg...
Men's Biathlon at 32kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 130/145/157/168/178/185/190/193 pts, MS = 80/95/108/119/129/136/141/145 pts, CMS = 50/62/73/83/92/96/101/105 pts (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/...
Men's Biathlon points required for MS/Professional II at 32kg: 63kg class = 95 pts, 68kg = 110, 73kg = 125, 78kg = 135, 85kg = 145, 95kg = 155, 105kg = 160, 105+kg = 165. Not available for 48kg, 53kg,...
Men's Biathlon points required for MSIC/Professional I at 32kg: 63kg class = 145 pts, 68kg = 165, 73kg = 180, 78kg = 195, 85kg = 205, 95kg = 215, 105kg = 220, 105+kg = 222. Not available for 48kg, 53k...
Men's Biathlon points required for Youth I/1J at 20kg: 48kg class = 40 pts, 53kg = 55, 58kg = 69, 63kg = 84, 68kg = 99, 73kg = 114, 73+kg = 116. Youth biathlon not available for classes above 85+kg.
Men's Jerk at 2x12kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 106/112/117/122/127/131/135/139 reps, Rank 2 = 82/86/89/95/100/105/109/113 reps, Rank 3 = 57/63/68/73/78/82/86/89 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/100...
Men's Jerk at 2x16kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 85/92/98/103/108/113/117/120 reps, Rank 2 = 63/68/73/78/83/87/91/94 reps, Rank 3 = 47/51/55/59/63/67/70/72 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/100/100+ kg r...
Men's Jerk at 2x24kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 77/89/100/110/119/127/134/140 reps, Rank 1 = 59/69/78/86/94/101/107/112 reps, Rank 2 = 42/50/58/65/72/78/83/88 reps, Rank 3 = 27/34/40/45/50/55/59/62 ...
Men's Jerk at 2x32kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 90/100/109/117/124/130/135/138 reps, MS = 60/71/81/90/97/103/108/112 reps, CMS = 36/46/56/66/74/80/86/90 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90...
Men's standard rank-to-kettlebell-weight mapping (inherited from IUKL): MSIC/MS use 32kg, CMS uses 28kg, Rank 1 uses 24kg, Rank 2 uses 20kg, Rank 3 uses 16kg. Note: Rank 2 at 20kg and CMS at 28kg use ...
Men's Long Cycle reps required for Rank 1/Amateur I at 24kg: 48kg class = 16 reps, 53kg = 23, 58kg = 30, 63kg = 37, 68kg = 44, 73kg = 49, 78kg = 53, 85kg = 57, 85+kg = 59, 95kg = 60, 105kg = 62, 105+k...
Men's Long Cycle reps required for CMS/Professional III at 28kg: 53kg class = 23 reps, 58kg = 30, 63kg = 37, 68kg = 44, 73kg = 49, 78kg = 53, 85kg = 57, 85+kg = 59, 95kg = 60, 105kg = 62, 105+kg = 64.
Men's Long Cycle reps required for MS/Professional II at 32kg: 63kg class = 37 reps, 68kg = 44, 73kg = 49, 78kg = 53, 85kg = 57, 95kg = 60, 105kg = 62, 105+kg = 64. Not available for 48kg, 53kg, 58kg ...
Men's Long Cycle reps required for MSIC/Professional I at 32kg: 63kg class = 48 reps, 68kg = 57, 73kg = 64, 78kg = 69, 85kg = 75, 95kg = 80, 105kg = 82, 105+kg = 85. Not available for 48kg, 53kg, 58kg...
Men's Long Cycle reps required for Youth I/1J at 20kg: 48kg class = 11 reps, 53kg = 18, 58kg = 25, 63kg = 32, 68kg = 39, 73kg = 44, 73+kg = 46. Youth long cycle not available for classes above 85+kg.
Men's Long Cycle at 2x12kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 57/63/68/72/75/78/81/83 reps, Rank 2 = 48/52/55/58/61/64/67/69 reps, Rank 3 = 40/44/47/50/53/56/59/61 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/100/100+ ...
Men's Long Cycle at 2x16kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 49/53/57/61/65/69/72/74 reps, Rank 2 = 38/42/45/48/51/54/57/59 reps, Rank 3 = 27/30/33/36/39/42/45/47 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/100/100+ kg ...
Men's Long Cycle at 2x24kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 50/58/65/72/78/83/87/90 reps, Rank 1 = 37/44/50/55/60/67/69/72 reps, Rank 2 = 27/32/37/41/45/49/53/56 reps, Rank 3 = 17/21/25/29/33/37/40/42 rep...
Men's Long Cycle at 2x32kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 41/51/59/66/71/74/77/79 reps, MS = 30/38/45/50/54/58/60/63 reps, CMS = 20/29/36/42/46/51/53/55 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/100...
Men's Professional ranks (MSIC/MS/CMS or I-PROFI/II-PROFI/III-PROFI) are only available for weight classes 63kg and above. Athletes in the 48kg, 53kg, and 58kg classes cannot achieve Professional rank...
Men's Snatch at 12kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 150/160/168/176/184/190/196/200 reps, Rank 2 = 116/126/134/142/148/154/160/164 reps, Rank 3 = 78/86/92/98/104/110/116/120 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/8...
Men's Snatch at 16kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 134/146/156/164/172/180/189/190 reps, Rank 2 = 98/106/114/120/126/132/138/142 reps, Rank 3 = 66/74/80/86/90/94/98/100 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/82/90/10...
Men's Snatch reps required for Youth I/1J at 20kg: 48kg class = 38 reps, 53kg = 50, 58kg = 62, 63kg = 74, 68kg = 84, 73kg = 94, 73+kg = 98. Youth snatch not available for classes above 85+kg.
Men's Snatch at 24kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 120/130/140/150/160/168/176/182 reps, Rank 1 = 80/90/98/106/114/120/126/130 reps, Rank 2 = 52/62/70/78/86/94/100/104 reps, Rank 3 = 28/38/46/54/62/70/...
Men's Snatch reps required for Rank 1/Amateur I at 24kg: 48kg class = 58 reps, 53kg = 70, 58kg = 82, 63kg = 94, 68kg = 104, 73kg = 114, 73+kg = 118, 78kg = 124, 85kg = 132, 85+kg = 136, 95kg = 138, 10...
Men's Snatch at 32kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 126/140/154/166/174/182/188/192 reps, MS = 80/94/106/116/126/134/140/144 reps, CMS = 48/58/68/76/84/92/98/102 reps (for weight classes 60/64/69/75/...
Men's Snatch reps required for MS/Professional II at 32kg: 63kg class = 94 reps, 68kg = 104, 73kg = 114, 78kg = 124, 85kg = 132, 95kg = 138, 105kg = 144, 105+kg = 148. Not available for 48kg, 53kg, 58...
Men's Snatch reps required for MSIC/Professional I at 32kg: 63kg class = 134 reps, 68kg = 144, 73kg = 154, 78kg = 164, 85kg = 172, 95kg = 178, 105kg = 184, 105+kg = 188. Not available for 48kg, 53kg, ...
Men's Youth/Junior ranks (1J/2J/3J or I-YOUTH/II-YOUTH/III-YOUTH) are available for weight classes up to 85+kg only. Athletes in the 95kg, 105kg, and 105+kg classes cannot achieve Youth ranks — they c...
For the base 'Rank' level, a minimum kettlebell weight of 16kg is required (confirmed from IKLF documentation example). Using a kettlebell lighter than 16kg disqualifies the lifter from achieving Rank...
Each rank level has a minimum kettlebell weight requirement. If a lifter uses a kettlebell lighter than the minimum for a rank, they cannot achieve that rank even if their volume score meets the thres...
Men's MSIC requirements for Biathlon at 32kg: 60kg class = 130 pts, 64kg = 145 pts, 69kg = 157 pts, 75kg = 168 pts, 82kg = 178 pts, 90kg = 185 pts, 100kg = 190 pts, 100+kg = 193 pts.
Men's MSIC requirements for Jerk at 2x32kg: 60kg class = 90 reps, 64kg = 100 reps, 69kg = 109 reps, 75kg = 117 reps, 82kg = 124 reps, 90kg = 130 reps, 100kg = 135 reps, 100+kg = 138 reps.
Men's MSIC requirements for Long Cycle at 2x32kg: 60kg class = 41 reps, 64kg = 51 reps, 69kg = 59 reps, 75kg = 66 reps, 82kg = 71 reps, 90kg = 74 reps, 100kg = 77 reps, 100+kg = 79 reps.
Men's MSIC requirements for Snatch at 32kg: 60kg class = 126 reps, 64kg = 140 reps, 69kg = 154 reps, 75kg = 166 reps, 82kg = 174 reps, 90kg = 182 reps, 100kg = 188 reps, 100+kg = 192 reps.
Women's MSIC requirements for Biathlon at 20kg: 50kg class = 136 pts, 54kg = 144 pts, 59kg = 152 pts, 65kg = 160 pts, 72kg = 166 pts, 72+kg = 170 pts.
Women's MSIC requirements for Jerk at 20kg: 50kg class = 144 reps, 54kg = 158 reps, 59kg = 170 reps, 65kg = 180 reps, 72kg = 188 reps, 72+kg = 194 reps.
Women's MSIC requirements for Long Cycle at 24kg: 50kg class = 96 reps, 54kg = 104 reps, 59kg = 112 reps, 65kg = 120 reps, 72kg = 126 reps, 72+kg = 130 reps.
Women's MSIC requirements for Snatch at 20kg: 50kg class = 140 reps, 54kg = 154 reps, 59kg = 166 reps, 65kg = 176 reps, 72kg = 184 reps, 72+kg = 190 reps.
In Pentathlon, there is a maximum repetition count for each of the 5 disciplines. Only maximums are counted; sub-maximum numbers are not penalized. The maximum rep counts are set as realistic numbers ...
BOLT ranks are achieved based on IVSS volume score thresholds, not rep counts. Each rank level has a minimum volume score requirement that varies by weight class and gender. The specific thresholds co...
HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT (heaviest KB): MSIC, MS, CMS achievable. SPORTING PERFECTION (second heaviest KB): CMS, Rank 1, Rank 2 achievable. Note: CMS appears in both categories — it can be achieved at ei...
All organizations use a tiered ranking system but the tier names and number of levels differ significantly. IUKL/WKSF/GSU use the traditional R3-MSIC system. IKLF uses unique tier names (Rank through Elite). IKMF uses MSWC instead of MSIC.
Higher ranks require heavier kettlebells. For men's Open marathon: MSWC/MS/CMS/Rank 1 use 24kg (60 min) or 32kg (30 min). Rank 2 and Rank 3 use 16kg (60 min) or 24kg (30 min). For Veteran 2 (50-59), K...
Both organizations use a repetition-based ranking system where specific rep targets at specific KB weights earn ranks.
The first IKO Kettlebell Sport Ranking Tables were created in 2018 based on mathematical analytics of international competition results from 2011-2017. 2nd edition published 2019. Double Half Snatch r...
IKSFA ranking tables were developed by IKSFA President Sergey Rachinskiy and Master Coach Sergey Rudnev, both internationally recognized figures in kettlebell sport.
Women's biathlon ranking table (ladiesbiathlon1.jpg) covers all 4 female weight classes (58, 63, 68, 68+kg) across all 6 women's kettlebell weights (8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28kg) and all 6 ranks (R3 throug...
Women's long cycle ranking table (ladieslongcycle1.jpg) covers all 4 female weight classes (58, 63, 68, 68+kg) across all 6 women's kettlebell weights (8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28kg) and all 6 ranks (R3 thr...
Women's snatch ranking table (ladiessnatch1.jpg) covers all 4 female weight classes (58, 63, 68, 68+kg) across all 6 women's kettlebell weights (8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28kg) and all 6 ranks (R3 through MS...
Men's biathlon ranking table (Malebiathlon2.jpg) covers all 5 male weight classes (73, 78, 85, 95, 95+kg) across all 5 kettlebell weights (16, 20, 24, 28, 32kg) and all 6 ranks (R3 through MSIC). The ...
Men's long cycle ranking table (Malelongcycle2.jpg) covers all 5 male weight classes (73, 78, 85, 95, 95+kg) across all 5 kettlebell weights (16, 20, 24, 28, 32kg) and all 6 ranks (R3 through MSIC). R...
IKSFA ranks are determined by both the number of reps/points achieved AND the kettlebell weight used. Higher ranks (MSIC, MS) are only achievable at heavier kettlebells. The same rep count at a lighte...
From January 1, 2025, IKMF created a record diploma for the best results achieved in IKMF World Championships. This formalizes the recognition of outstanding performance at the championship level.
IKMF provides separate ranking tables for Veteran divisions with reduced requirements and/or lighter KB weights. V1 (40-49) typically uses the same KB weight as Open but with lower rep requirements. V...
Women's Biathlon at 12kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 126/136/144/150/156/160 pts, Rank 2 = 102/110/116/122/126/130 pts, Rank 3 = 84/84/92/98/64/104 pts (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively).
Women's Biathlon at 16kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 134/142/150/158/164/168 pts, Rank 1 = 106/118/124/132/138/142 pts, Rank 2 = 88/96/104/108/114/118 pts, Rank 3 = 62/68/74/80/84/88 pts (for weight ...
Women's Biathlon points required for Rank 1/Amateur I at 16kg: 47kg class = 144 pts, 50kg = 160, 53kg = 176, 58kg = 194, 58+kg = 200, 63kg = 212, 63+kg = 218, 68kg = 230, 68+kg = 236.
Women's Biathlon at 20kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 136/144/152/160/166/170 pts, MS = 108/120/126/134/140/144 pts, CMS = 90/98/104/110/116/120 pts (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respec...
Women's Biathlon points required for MSIC/Professional I at 24kg: 53kg class = 208 pts, 58kg = 230, 63kg = 252, 68kg = 274, 68+kg = 280. Not available for 47kg, 50kg classes.
Women's Biathlon at 8kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 146/154/162/170/176/180 pts, Rank 2 = 120/128/134/140/146/150 pts, Rank 3 = 96/102/108/114/118/122 pts (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively...
Women's Jerk at 12kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 134/146/156/166/174/180 reps, Rank 2 = 106/114/122/128/134/138 reps, Rank 3 = 82/86/90/94/98/100 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively).
Women's Jerk at 16kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 134/148/160/170/178/186 reps, Rank 1 = 112/122/132/140/148/154 reps, Rank 2 = 92/100/108/114/120/124 reps, Rank 3 = 74/80/86/92/96/100 reps (for weigh...
Women's Jerk at 20kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 144/158/170/180/188/194 reps, MS = 118/128/138/148/158/166 reps, CMS = 96/108/118/126/134/140 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respec...
Women's Jerk at 8kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 156/168/180/190/198/204 reps, Rank 2 = 122/130/136/142/148/152 reps, Rank 3 = 90/94/98/102/106/108 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively).
Women's standard rank-to-kettlebell-weight mapping (inherited from IUKL): MSIC uses 24kg (Snatch/Biathlon) or 28kg (Long Cycle), MS uses 24kg, CMS uses 20kg, Rank 1 uses 16kg, Rank 2 uses 12kg, Rank 3...
Women's Long Cycle reps required for Rank 1/Amateur I at 16kg: 47kg class = 72 reps, 50kg = 76, 53kg = 80, 58kg = 86, 58+kg = 90, 63kg = 92, 63+kg = 94, 68kg = 100, 68+kg = 104.
Women's Long Cycle reps required for MS/Professional II at 24kg: 53kg class = 80 reps, 58kg = 86, 63kg = 92, 68kg = 100, 68+kg = 104. Not available for 47kg, 50kg classes.
Women's Long Cycle reps required for MSIC/Professional I at 28kg: 53kg class = 80 reps, 58kg = 86, 63kg = 92, 68kg = 100, 68+kg = 104. Not available for 47kg, 50kg classes.
Women's Long Cycle at 12kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 108/114/118/122/126/130 reps, Rank 2 = 82/86/90/94/98/100 reps, Rank 3 = 56/60/64/68/72/74 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively).
Women's Long Cycle at 16kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): Rank 1 = 80/88/98/106/114/120 reps, Rank 2 = 62/70/78/84/90/94 reps, Rank 3 = 46/52/58/62/66/70 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respect...
Women's Long Cycle at 20kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MS = 92/100/106/112/118/122 reps, CMS = 70/78/84/90/96/100 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively). Note: MSIC is only achievab...
Women's Long Cycle at 24kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 96/104/112/120/126/130 reps, MS = 76/84/90/96/102/108 reps, CMS = 58/64/70/74/78/82 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respective...
Women's Long Cycle at 8kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 122/126/130/134/138/140 reps, Rank 2 = 104/108/112/116/120/122 reps, Rank 3 = 84/88/92/96/100/102 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respective...
Women's Snatch at 12kg (GPP): Rank 1 = 118/132/144/154/162/168 reps, Rank 2 = 94/102/110/122/126/128 reps, Rank 3 = 68/74/80/84/88/90 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively).
Women's Snatch at 16kg (SPORTING PERFECTION): CMS = 130/144/156/166/174/180 reps, Rank 1 = 92/104/114/124/132/138 reps, Rank 2 = 70/78/86/92/98/102 reps, Rank 3 = 52/60/66/72/78/82 reps (for weight cl...
Women's Snatch reps required for Rank 1/Amateur I at 16kg: 47kg class = 70, 50kg = 80, 53kg = 90, 58kg = 100, 58+kg = 104, 63kg = 110, 63+kg = 114, 68kg = 120, 68+kg = 130.
Women's Snatch at 20kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT): MSIC = 140/154/166/176/184/190 reps, MS = 100/112/124/134/142/148 reps, CMS = 58/70/80/88/96/102 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respecti...
Women's Snatch reps required for MS/Professional II at 24kg: 53kg class = 90 reps, 58kg = 100, 63kg = 110, 68kg = 120, 68+kg = 130. Not available for 47kg, 50kg classes.
Women's Snatch reps required for MSIC/Professional I at 24kg: 53kg class = 110 reps, 58kg = 120, 63kg = 130, 68kg = 140, 68+kg = 150. Not available for 47kg, 50kg classes.
Women's Snatch at 8kg (HEALTH): Rank 1 = 144/158/170/182/192/200 reps, Rank 2 = 112/122/130/138/144/148 reps, Rank 3 = 88/94/60/80/94/98 reps (for weight classes 50/54/59/65/72/72+ kg respectively). N...
Youth athletes (Under 14, Under 16, Under 18) can achieve Rank 1, Rank 2, and Rank 3 only. CMS, MS, and MSIC are not available to youth divisions. Youth divisions use lighter kettlebells and have sepa...