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FOR ALL AMATEUR
EVENTS
In the State of California ALL Kickboxing -Amateur & Pro-
is regulated by the California State Athletic Commission.
Below are some
rule notes the Commission wants to be assured everyone has.
MESSAGE TO
PROMOTERS/FIGHTERS FROM CALIFORNIA STATE COMMISSION
To all
amateur Muay Thai and kickboxing officials, promoters, and interested parties,
Please
be advised we will be using the below set of rules for all amateur muay thai and
amateur kickboxing bouts in California. Please note rule 710 that
requires shin pads and insteps for all amateur athletes that compete. And rule
711, the headgear rule that states 3 bouts and below must wear
Commission approved headgear, 4 bouts and above headgear is not mandatory but
when used both athletes must wear headgear. If there is an athlete with three or
less bouts vs. another with four or over both must wear headgear.
Furthermore,
we will be capping bouts to 15 total per event, unless the promoter is willing
to pay for additional officials outside of the normal two referees and three
judges. We feel anything over 15 bouts is excessive and challenging for the
referees, judges, and physicians.
Despite inconsistent rule enforcement
in the past, we will uniformly state wide enforce the below set of rule at all
amateur kickboxing events. There will be no exceptions. Please spread the
current set of rule to others in the industry.
We at the Commission
respect the rich heritage and tradition of Muay Thai kickboxing has and will
continue to help the growth of Muay Thai on a state level anyway we can. We
appreciate any feedback and questions or concerns to help us better regulate
this sport.
Che Guevara
Assistant Chief Athletic Inspector
California
State Athletic Commission
916-263-2196
916-217-2366
Che.Guevara@dca.ca.gov
CSAC Website:
www.dca.ca.gov/csac/index.shtml
CHAPTER 4. AMATEUR
FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS
- ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- § 700. Citation.
- The rules in this chapter shall be cited and referred to as the "Amateur
Full-Contact Martial Arts and Kickboxing Rules."
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. Renumbering of former chapter 4 to new chapter 5 , new chapter
4, article 1 and section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register 94, No.
31).
- § 702. Professional Full-Contact
Martial Arts And Kickboxing Rules Apply.
- The Professional Full-Contact Martial Arts and Kickboxing Rules (Chapter
2 of this division.) shall apply to amateur full-contact martial arts and
kickboxing, unless a club or organization obtains a waiver of the applicable
laws and rules under Section 18646 of the code or unless they are clearly
inconsistent with the rules contained in this chapter.
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. New section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register 94,
No. 31).
- § 705. Classes Of Amateur
Contestants.
- (a) Novice Class. Any contestant who has participated in three or less
full-contact martial arts or kickboxing contests approved by the commission may
be in the Novice Class.
- (b) Open Class. Any contestant who has participated in more than three full
contact martial arts or kickboxing contests approved by the commission shall be
in the Open Class.
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 18640 and 18765, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. New section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register 94,
No. 31).
- ARTICLE 2. SAFETY STANDARDS
- § 710. Contestants' Equipment.
- In addition to that equipment required in Section 513 of these regulations,
every contestant shall wear all of the following during a contest or match:
Rev. 9/09 100.
- (a) At least ten (10) ounce gloves;
- (b) If the contestant is in the Novice class, headgear that is approved by
the Amateur Boxing Federation or an equivalent organization.
- (c) Padded shin guards that extend from the ankle or instep to the top of
the shin, and a *safety boot that covers the toes.
- (*) 9-30-10:
These are NOT Required for International Rules or Muay Thai Rules. This
was a rule established in the older
CSAC
Rules that referred to "Full Contact - Above the Waist" style
of kickboxing where these "ARE" required.
- (*) 9-30-10:
MANDATORY FOR ALL RULE STYLES: All Amateur Fighters
must now wear the CLOTH Shin Guards that cover the Shin and Instep of the Foot.
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 18640 and 18765, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. New article 2 and section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register
94, No. 31). (c)
- § 711. Headgear; Under 18.
- In addition to that equipment required in Section 513 and 710 of these
regulations, every contestant in the Open Class who is under 18 years of age "MUST"
wear a headgear that is approved by the Amateur Boxing Federation or an
equivalent organization during a contest or match.
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 18640 and 18766, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. New section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register 94,
No. 31).
- ARTICLE 3. CONDUCT OF MATCHES AND
CONTESTS
- § 720. Number of Rounds.
- (a) The maximum number of rounds allowed for any contestant in the Novice
Class shall not exceed three two-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period
between rounds.
- (b) The maximum number of rounds allowed for any contestant in the Open
Class shall not exceed five two-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period
between rounds.
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 18640 and 18765, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. New article 3 and section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register
94, No. 31).
- § 723. Kicks; Novice Class.
- Between contestants in the Novice Class, the only kicks allowed are to the
outside of the legs or boot and kicks to the upper body. All other kicks shall
be considered a foul. Rev. 9/09 101.
- NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18763, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 18640 and 18765, Business and Professions Code.
- HISTORY: 1. New section filed 8-2-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register 94,
No. 31).
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