Time for an objective opinion.... first off - I am in no way, shape, or form affiliated with either the IKF or lkfmdc's san shou club. I think they're both guilty of occasionally taking their own interests and agendas and then trying to pass it off as fact. I mean I have no problem with self-advertising just don't try to sell it gospel (ie implying everthing else is inferior). Having said that, I would think that regardless of who your preferred sanctioning body is, if you practice any fighting style that involves punching and kicking (whether it be MT, FC, SS, combat TKD, or whatever else) I'd think this would be the perfect event for you. I believe you have to give credit where credit is due. Again, I'm not an IKF fan but there is no denying that these guys have really done a lot for ALL forms of kickboxing in the US. That whole "true national championship" thing is up for debate but what other event is going to bring so many top amatuers together. Even if you hate the IKF, why would you turn down a very good chance at multiple fight experience in just 1 weekend? IMHO every kickboxing gym with amatuer fighters should be at this. One of the reasons pro-boxing is successful is because it has golden glove champions who can showcase their skills in one big mega-tournament. I have to give the IKF high marks on this event and all it does to help the sport.