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- NOTE: Information posted on this page
is only information we have been given by the listed State or Tribal
Commissions.
If you are a member of a State or Tribal Commission and
your information needs to be updated on this page, please e-mail us at
CommissionRules@ikfkickboxing.com
- Tribal Commissions are listed below the USA States at the bottom of
this page.
- Canada is at the bottom of this page.
- For medical Requirements of each USA State
CLICK HERE.
- For a National list of Certified Ringside Physicians
CLICK HERE.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still be sanctioned
along with the Tribal Commission for legit title Fights. Two Nationally
Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
As Of 2008, In the following states, MMA
is legal but is not regulated by a local commission Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii,
Massachusetts, Montana and Wyoming.

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STATE |
Is Amateur Kickboxing
Legal |
Is Pro Kickboxing
Legal |
Is Amateur MMA
Legal |
Is Pro MMA Legal |
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Alabama
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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- 1-6-10
- Pro Kickboxing & MMA:
It is unknown what fight sports the newly formed Alabama Athletic Commission
oversees. However, in the past the ISCF has sanctioned events in Alabama.
- Amateur Kickboxing & MMA:
It is unknown what fight sports the newly formed Alabama Athletic Commission
oversees. However, in the past the ISCF has sanctioned events in Alabama.
- Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
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Alaska
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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Arizona
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing:
Regulated By The Arizona State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Kickboxing Promoters can still
sanction along with the State Commission for IKF Title Fights.
- 6-12-06
- Pro MMA: Regulated
By The Arizona State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Regulated By The Arizona State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
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Arkansas
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Amateur Kickboxing &
Amnateur MMA
3-28-05:
Legal but not regulate by the State Commission. A Nationally Recognized
Sanctioning Body for the State of Arkansas is the IKF (Kickboxing)
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Regulated
By The Arkansas State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Regulated By The Arkansas State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
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California
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing
Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro and Amateur Kickboxing can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. For info
go to IKFKickboxing.com
- Pro MMA
12-28-05: Regulated By The State
Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro MMA can still be sanctioned along
with the State Commission for legit title Fights. For info go to
ISCFMMA.com
- Amateur MMA
August, 2009: Amateur MMA is now under the
regulations of the California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization (CAMO),
and sadly, "NO ONE" is happy about it. "ESPECIALLY"
the Fees this "Non Profit" organization is charging. $500 for
the Promoters yearly license fee. $2,500 for event sanctioning alone, PLUS over
$115 per fighter, Officials fees and get this, 5% of the Promoters Gross Gate
Ticket Sales (NO SANCTIONING BODY IN THE WORLD CHARGES A PROMOTER THIS
FEE!!!). When all is said and done, CAMO could dip into an AMATEUR
Promoters pocket as much as $8,000.00. Corruption? You don't know the half of
the WHOLE Story. You should hear what they have been given full rights
to do to the sport of Pankration! Sadly, we discovered a lot about CAMO "AFTER"
they were appointed by "A FEW" members of the California State
Commission's "BOARD..." For more info on CAMO, click
HERE.
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Colorado
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-NO- |
-YES- |
- Pro Kickboxing
11-6-07: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Pro MMA: Regulated
By The Boxing Commission.
- Amateur Events must
be approved and regulated by a nationally recognized sanctioning organization
recognized by the Executive Director of DORA. Pursuant to §12-10-107.5(13),
C.R.S., DORA has recognized the following national sanctioning bodies to approve
events in Colorado:
- Amateur Kickboxing:
Must be sanctioned by the
IKF, ISKA or
WKA. Headgear is mandatory by the State.
- Amateur MMA: NOT
LEGAL
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro and Amateur Kickboxing and Pro MMA
can still be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights.
Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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Connecticut
 |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
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District of Columbia -Washington DC-
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro MMA
1-5-08: Pro Mixed Marital Arts was made legal in
Washington DC in January 2008.
- PRO Promoters
- They would have to complete a promoters package here in
the city, get the package and date approved by the Commission.
- Once everything is approved they would have to pay all
fees tired to the promotion.
- Alfredo Grant, Deputy Commissioner, DC. Boxing and
Wrestling Commission
- AMATEUR Mixed Marital Arts
9-08: The
ISCF
is the ONLY MMA Sanctioning body allowed to Sanction Amateur MMA Events in
Washington DC. - The State STILL oversees Pro MMA as noted above.
- 4-6-05: Kickboxing
is legal in the District of Columbia.
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING
- They would have to contact the Amateur Association.
- PRO KICKBOXING
- They would have to complete a promoters package here in
the city, get the package and date approved by the Commission.
- Once everything is approved they would have to pay all
fees tired to the promotion.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro and Amateur Kickboxing and Pro MMA
can still be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights.
Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- Alfredo Grant, Deputy Commissioner, DC. Boxing and
Wrestling Commission
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Delaware
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
|
- 1-6-10
- Pro Kickboxing & MMA:
Regulated By The Delaware State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for Title Fights. Two Sanctioning Bodies are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- Amateur Kickboxing & MMA:
Regulated By The Delaware State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for Title Fights. Two Sanctioning Bodies are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
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Florida
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-NO- |
-YES- |
- Amateur Kickboxing
UPDATE: 11-7-07: The State of Florida
does not regulate amateur kickboxing. According to
Chapter 548 of Florida Statutes 548.008 Prohibited
Competitions. (1) No match involving amateurs which utilizes, but is not
necessarily limited to, strikes or blows to the head may be held in this state
unless it is sanctioned and supervised by an Amateur Sanctioning
Organization Approved by the Commission as
required by this chapter 30:
- Pro Kickboxing
The Florida State Boxing Commission regulates all Pro Kickboxing. If
desired, Promoters may sanction their event along with the State (As in Boxing).
Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Florida is the IKF (Kickboxing)
- Florida State Athletic CommissionWeb Page
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Regulated
By The Florida State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Florida hopes to have Amateur MMA approved and run by approved sanctioning
bodies by the first qtr. of 2010.
- ISKA's John Morrison has been informing people that the
ISKA is the only approved Amateur MMA Sanctioning body for Florida. This is
not true at all! To read more, click HERE.
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Georgia
 |
-YES-
|
-YES-
|
-YES-
|
-YES-
|
- Pro Kickboxing & MMA
7-31-07: The Georgia Athletic and
Entertainment Commission oversees and regulates ALL Pro MMA and Boxing, however,
they
do not oversee or regulate Professional or
Amateur Kickboxing.
- HOWEVER: Any
Professional or Amateur Kickboxing event needs to be sanctioned by an approved
and Licensed Kickboxing Sanctioning Body.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- Georgia
Athletic and Entertainment Commission Web Site
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Regulated
By The Georgia State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: Can
be sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body, without the State
Commission involvement. ISCF is an approved Amateur MMA Sanctioning body
in the state of Georgia.
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Hawaii
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
|
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Hawaii State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: The
Hawaii State Boxing Commission does not regulate Amateur MMA.
- If a Promoter desires to they can sanction their Amateur
MMA event with the ISCF.
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing
3-18-05: Hawaii State Boxing
Commission does not regulate Amateur or Pro Kickboxing.
Alan Taniguchi, Executive Officer, Hawaii State Boxing Commission.
- Sanctioning Body for the State of Hawaii is the
IKF (Kickboxing)
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Idaho
 |
-YES- See
Below |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
-YES- See
Below |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
- 4-23-07: The State
of Idaho welcomes
IKF (Kickboxing) &
ISCF (MMA) to Idaho as a Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Sanctioning Body.
- All organization in the State of Idaho must be regulated
by the statutes and rules.
- AMATEUR MMA
Must
be sanctioned by a State Athletic Commission Approved Sanctioning Body. 12-10-09: The International Sport Combat Federation (ISCF) has been approved in the State of Idaho to
sanction Amateur MMA.
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Illinois
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
|
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Illinois State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: The
Illinois State Boxing Commission does not regulate Amateur MMA.
- If a Promoter desires to they can sanction their Amateur
MMA event with the ISCF.
- PRO Kickboxing
2-1-09: Regulated by the State boxing
Commission
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing can still be sanctioned
along with the State Commission for title Fights. Sanctioning Bodies is the
IKF (Kickboxing)
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING:
August, 2009:
- There are no mandatory Amateur sanctioning requirements
for the State of Illinois for Amateur MMA or Kickboxing events. Events DO NOT
need to be sanctioned.
- For more click
HERE.
- However, interested Promoters may still sanction their
Kickboxing Events with the
IKF (Kickboxing)
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Indiana
 |
-YES- Not
Regulated By The State Commission |
-YES- Not
Regulated By The State Commission |
-YES- Not
Regulated By The State Commission |
-YES- Not
Regulated By The State Commission |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing
10-31-05: The State Boxing Commission
of Indiana does not regulate Kickbixing.
- Sanctioning Body for the State of Indiana is the
IKF (Kickboxing)
- State Boxing Web Site
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: The Indiana
State Boxing Commission was dissolved in July 2009 and the Indiana State
Athletic Commission was formed. They oversee Professional Boxing, Professional
Unarmed Combat (MMA), and Professional Wresting.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: The
Indiana State Boxing Commission does not regulate Amateur MMA.
- If a Promoter desires to they can sanction their Amateur
MMA event with the ISCF.
- State
Boxing Website
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Iowa
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Iowa State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: The
Iowa State Boxing Commission does not regulate Amateur MMA However promoters
must have a Nationally Recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not
owned or operated by the promoter.
- ISCF is a Nationally Recognized MMA Sanctioning
body.
- Pro Kickboxing
3-18-05: Pro events need to be licensed by the
Athletic Commission.
- Amateur Kickboxing
The Iowa Athletic Commission has no jurisdiction over amateur events. Must
have a nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not owned or
operated by the promoter.
- Sanctioning Body for the State of Iowa is the
IKF (Kickboxing)
- State Boxing Web Site
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Kansas
 |
-YES- NOT Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
- Pro Kickboxing & Pro MMA
12-22-08: Pro MMA & Kickboxing
are Legal in Kansas.
- The State of Kansas oversees Professional MMA and
Kickboxing but NOT Amateur Kickboxing.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two Legit
Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- AMATEUR MMA: The
Kansas State Boxing Commission does not regulate Amateur MMA However promoters
must have a Nationally Recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not
owned or operated by the promoter. ISCF is a Nationally Recognized MMA Sanctioning
body.
- 12-22-08:
AMATEUR Kickboxing Amateur MMA IS Legal in
Kansas.
- The State of Kansas does NOT oversee Amateur Kickboxing,
but any and all AMATEUR Kickboxing events must be sanctioned by an approved
Amateur Sanctioning Body. One Kansas Accepted and Approved Amateur Sanctioning
Body for Kansas is the International
Kickboxing Federation, IKF
- State Boxing Web Site
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Kentucky
 |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-21-05: Kentucky regulates professional kickboxing.
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING
6-24-08: Amateur Kickboxing is not
regulated by the Commission in Kentucky.
- State
Boxing Web Site
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Kentucky State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Overseen by the Kentucky State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
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Louisiana
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
|
- December 2008
- Pro MMA and Pro Kickboxing are both legal in Louisiana and
overseen by the State Athletic/Boxing Commission.
- Amateur MMA is legal in Louisiana and is overseen by the
State Athletic/Boxing Commission.
- Amateur Kickboxing is legal in Louisiana and must be
sanctioned by a Louisiana State Approved Sanctioning Body.
- The ONLY Sanctioning bodies approved in the State
of Louisiana for Amateur Kickboxing are the
IKF and the
ISKA
- State
Boxing Web Site - www.louisianaboxing.org
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Maine
 |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
ALMOST |
ALMOST |
- KICKBOXING
- 11-7-07: The State
of Maine oversees PROFESSIONAL Kickboxing Only, not Amateur.
- For Pro Kickboxing fees
CLICK HERE.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing can still be sanctioned
along with the State Commission for title Fight wuth a Sanctioning Bodies such
as the IKF (Kickboxing)
- MMA
- 9-2009: MMA was made
legal in Main In September of 2009 (When Governor Baldacci of Maine signs
the bill that opens the state to mixed martial arts.) However, the State has
not established it's rules and regulations as of yet.
- State Boxing Web Site
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Maryland
 |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
UNKNOWN |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
- 11-1-05: The
Maryland State Athletic Commission sanctions and regulates Professional Boxing,
Kickboxing & MMA AND Amateur Kickboxing.
- Amateur MMA: UNKNOWN
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing can still be sanctioned
along with the State Commission for title Fights with Sanctioning Bodies such as
the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA)
- State Boxing Web Site
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Massachusetts
 |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
UNKNOWN |
-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
- 11-7-07
- The State Boxing Commission regulates Professional and
Amateur Boxing as well as Kickboxing in Massachusetts
- Like in Pro Boxing, Kickboxing Promoters can still
sanction along with the State Commission for IKF (Kickboxing)
Title Fights.
- State
Boxing Web Site
- 1-6-10
- The Commission does not presently have the authority to
regulate Mixed Martial Arts events.
- If a Promoter desires to they can sanction their Pro or
Amateur MMA event with the ISCF.
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Michigan
 |
-YES- Not
Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Not
Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
NO |
- 5-8-07: Kickboxing,
both Amateur and Pro, is not regulated or licensed in the state of Michigan. The
only sport that is licensed and regulated in Michigan is professional boxing.
Kickboxing and other forms of martial arts are not unlike all other sports
(baseball, football, basketball, etc.); there is no state involvement
whatsoever.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Michigan State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Promoters must be approved by the Michigan State Boxing Commission. This is not
to say that the state has sanctioned MMA or set rules under which it may
compete. There are otherwise, current legislative efforts to bring Amateur MMA
under regulations.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
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Minnesota
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
UNKNOWN |
-YES- |
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Minnesota State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: UNKNOWN
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing:
Not Regulated by any State Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing can still be sanctioned
along with the State Commission for title Fights with the IKF (Kickboxing)
- State Boxing Web Site
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Mississippi
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- 3-23-05: We sanction
all Amateur and Pro MMA & Kickboxing. Mississippi law makes it a crime to
do so without commission sanction.
- Jon Lewis, Mississippi Athletic Commission.
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Mississippi are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
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Missouri
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Amateur Kickboxing
11-7-07: Not regulated by the boxing
commission but must have an APPROVED, nationally recognized sanctioning body
sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter.
- Pro MMA
11-7-07: Regulated By The Boxing
Commission.
- Amateur MMA
11-7-07: Not regulated by the boxing
commission but must have an APPROVED, nationally recognized sanctioning body
sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter.
- Tim Lueckenhoff, State of Missouri.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Mississippi are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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Montana
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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Nebraska
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- AMATEUR & PRO MMA
February 23, 2008: By State
Statute, the Nebraska Athletic Commission now regulates both amateur and
professional MMA as a result of the passage of LB471 during the 2007 Legislative
session. For a complete review of the rules and regulations, the NAC website is
www.athcomm.state.ne.us Wally
Jernigan, Director Nebraska State Athletic Commission, (402) 471-2009 or (402)
669-0312.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- The commission does not regulate Pro or Amateur
Kickboxing.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for IKF (Kickboxing) Title Fights.
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Nevada
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing can still be sanctioned
along with the State Commission for title Fights by a Recognized Sanctioning
Body such as the IKF (Kickboxing)
- Amateur Kickboxing
Not Regulated by the State Commission but legal.
- Amateur MMA
10-26-05: Although not Regulated by
the State Commission, any promoter seeking to do an Amateur MMA event must send
in a written proposial to the State Commission for approval. The State will
still tax the event 4% of the gate and all safety regulations in accordance with
the unified rules must be followed. This included MD in attendance and Ambulance
present for event. The event MUST be sanctioned by a State approved Amateur MMA
Sanctioning Body:
ISCF (MMA).
- Pro MMA
Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro MMA can still be sanctioned along
with the State Commission for title Fights by a Recognized Sanctioning Body such
as the ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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New Hampshire
 |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- 1-7-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the New Hampshire State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Overseen by the New Hampshire State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
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New Jersey
 |
-YES- |
-YES-
|
-YES-
|
-YES-
|
- 4-21-09: All
PRO Kickboxing & MMA is regulated by the Boxing Commission.
- Nick Lembo, State of New Jersey
- Amateur MMA
4-21-09: The
ISCF
is an approved amateur sanctioning body for the State of New Jersey. All rules
and regulations required by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board must be
followed.
- Amateur Kickboxing & Muay
Thai
4-21-09: The IKF is an approved amateur sanctioning body for the
State of New Jersey. All rules and regulations required by the New Jersey
Athletic Control Board must be followed.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for title Fights by Recognized
Sanctioning Bodies such as the IKF (Kickboxing & Muay Thai) and
ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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New Mexico
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- 3-18-05: All
Professional Kickboxing & MMA is regulated by the Boxing Commission.
- All Amateur MMA is regulated by the Boxing Commission.
- All Amateur Kickboxing is legal and not regulated by the
Boxing Commission.
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of New Mexico are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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New York
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
NO |
NO |
- New York: Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing
Commission and can only be sanctioned by the WKA.
- Amateur Kickboxing
11-7-07 Not regulated by the boxing
commission but must have a nationally recognized sanctioning body approved by
the State of New York, sanction the event. Currently WKA, USKBA & USMTA have
been approved by the State of New York.
- Pro or Amateur MMA
Not legal in New York.
- State Boxing Web Site
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|
North Carolina
 |
-YES- Must
be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body Approved
By the State |
-YES- Must
be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body Approved
By the State |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- MMA
March 1st, 2008: MMA is now LEGAL in North
Carolina.
- Pro MMA & Kickboxing
9-12-05: Regulated By The Boxing
Commission. Titles and additional sanctioning can only be done by State Approved
Sanctioning Bodies. Those approved by the State Boxing Commission of North
Carolina are
IKF (Kickboxing) & Kick.
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING
Must be sanctioned by a State Approved Sanctioning Body, approved by the
State Boxing Commission of North Carolina. Our state does require a sanctioning
body whose rules have been approved by our office to supervise amateur boxing
and amateur kickboxing. Those approved by the State Boxing Commission of North
Carolina are
IKF (Kickboxing) & Kick.
- Roger Hutchings, Boxing Commission, State of North
Carolina.
- State Boxing Web Site
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North Dakota
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- 3-23-05: In North
Dakota, Professional Kckboxing is regulated by the Boxing Commission.
- Amateur Kickboxing is not regulated.
- A Recognized Kickboxing Sanctioning Body for the State of
North Dakota is the IKF (Kickboxing).
- State
Boxing Web Site
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the North Dakota State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA: Amateur
Mixed Martial Arts IS not legal in North Dakota.
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Ohio
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing &
MMA
12-29-06: The Ohio
commission regulates all Kickboxing events - Amateur and Professional.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for IKF (Kickboxing) Title Fights.
- State
Boxing Web Site
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Ohio State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Overseen by the Ohio State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
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Oklahoma
 |
-YES- Must
be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
*-YES- *Must
be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING
9-12-05: Amateur Kickboxing is legal
in Oklahoma as long as it is regulated by a Nationally recognized sanctioning
body approved by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission. The
IKF has been
approved by the Oklahoma Commission as an Approved amateur kickboxing
Sanctioning Body.
- PRO KICKBOXING
9-12-05: Pro Kickboxing is legal in Oklahoma and is
regulated by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission.
- AMATEUR MMA
9-12-05: Although Amateur MMA is legal in Oklahoma
as long as it is regulated by a Nationally recognized sanctioning body approved
by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission.
- 5-21-07: The
ISCF
has been approved by the State of Oklahoma as an Amateur MMA Sanctioning Body
- However please be
aware of the following Amateur MMA Rule changes & additions for Oklahoma by
clicking HERE
- PRO MMA
Pro MMA
is legal in Oklahoma and is regulated by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing
Commission.
- Joe Miller Administrator Oklahoma Professional Boxing
Commission 405-271-9444, Ext. 57992.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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Oregon
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing:
Not Overseen by the Commission but there are certain requirements of
the State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Kickboxing can still be sanctioned
along with the State Commission for title Fights by a Recognized Sanctioning
Body such as the IKF (Kickboxing)
- 1-8-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
the Oregon State Boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, MMA Promoters can still sanction along
with the State Commission for ISCF Title Fights.
- Amateur MMA:
Overseen by the Oregon State Boxing Commission.
- State Boxing Web Site
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Pennsylvania
 |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated By
The Boxing Commission |
- March 2009: The
State of Pennsylvania has approved MMA as of Feb 27, 2009. The State Commission
oversees both Pro and Amateur events as they do with Kickboxing.
- Like in Pro Boxing, these Kickboxing and MMA can still be
sanctioned along with the State Commission for title Fights by Recognized
Sanctioning Bodies such as the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Rhode Island
 |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
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South Carolina
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
NO |
NO |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Overseen by the State Boxing Commission, The
IKF (Kickboxing) can sanction Professional
Kickboxing titles in the State.
- Amateur Kickboxing
3-17-05: Not regulated by the boxing
commission.
- The IKF (Kickboxing) is an approved Amateur
Kickboxing Sanctioning Body for South Carolina.
- 1-27-10
- Pro MMA: Overseen by
A State Approved Sanctioning Body. The ISCF is an approved Professional MMA Sanctioning
Body For South Carolina. Some additional requirements are regulated by the
South Carolina State Boxing Commission.
- Amateur MMA:
Overseen by A State Approved Sanctioning Body. The
ISCF
is an approved Amateur MMA Sanctioning Body For South Carolina. Some
additional requirements are regulated by the South Carolina State Boxing
Commission.
- South Carolina State Athletic Commission Website
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South Dakota
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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Tennessee
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- PRO MMA & PRO Kickboxing
- September, 2008:
- The Tennessee State Boxing Commission oversees all PRO
MMA & Kickboxing in Tennessee.
- AMATEUR MMA & Kickboxing
- 2-16-09: Must be
sanctioned by an Amateur Sanctioning Body approved by the Tennessee Athletic
Commission.
- The
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA) were
both approved on Februaary 12th, 2009. Approval:
CLICK
HERE!
- 11-09: ISKA's John
Morrison has been informing people that the ISKA is the only approved Amateur
MMA Sanctioning body for Tennessee. This is not true at all! To read
more, click HERE.
- AMATEUR MMA: 9-16-09
- All amateur fighters must have negative results from tests
for HIV, Hep B, and Hep C for all fights on or after October 1, 2009.
- FOR TENNESSEE AMATEUR RULES CLICK
HERE.
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Texas
 |
-NO- |
-YES- |
-NO- |
-YES- |
- 11-9-05: It was
reported to us today by the Texas State Commission that as of September 1st,
Texas banned all amateur competition until their new rules and regulations
become in place on January 1st, 2006. ( Which did not happen ) These new
rules and regulations will surly not help amateur kickboxing or mma in Texas.
Some of the new rules will make it very hard for an "Amateur" promoter
to hold events there. From what we determined, it was promoters claiming to hold
amateur MMA shows that brought about this change. These so called amateur mma
events found promoters paying the amateurs like pros. Too bad that kickboxing
had to be lumped in with the bad dealings of some Texas MMA promoters. Some of
the new rules and regulations will include the requirement of a $15,000 security
bond, 3% of gross gate to commission for tax, the promoter company needs to be a
licensed non profit organization and several other new requirements. Needless to
say, while many are taking a step forward to promote amateur sports, it appears
to us, Texas is taking yet another step backwards.
- Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Pro & Amateur MMA Regulated By The
Boxing Commission. State of Texas
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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Utah
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-NO- |
-YES- |
- 3-20-07: According
to the new Director of the Pete Swazo Utah Athletic Commission (PSUAC -
(801) 530-6491), Mr. Mike (Willard) Zollinger, it is OK for a PRO
MMA Fighter to fight an AMATEUR Kickboxer in Utah and the bout be called an
Amateur bout. Often the PSUAC calls these bouts "Exhibitions"
- However, the fighters fight FULL CONTACT, there are
decisions made and knockouts are even allowed.
- However again, Mr. Zollinger informed us today that they
do not count these as "Real Bouts" and they are not recorded
anywhere...
- In addition, since the PSUAC Sanctions ALL Events (Amateur
& Pro), no other sanctioning bodies are needed unless the Promoter wants to
hold Title Fights. Even then, the PSUAC allow Promoters to create their own
Sanctioning Bodies just for this purpose and do not require the sanctioning body
to be Nationally Recognized or be independent from the promoter.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Vermont
 |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
UNKNOWN |
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Virginia
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- PRO MMA
2008: Pro MMA is legal in Virginia and regulated by
the State boxing commission.
- PRO KICKBOXING
Pro
MMA is legal in Virginia and regulated by the State boxing commission.
- AMATEUR MMA & KICKBOXING
10-3-06: Amateur Kickboxing and
Amateur MMA is legal in Virginia as long as the promoter sanctions their events
with a Virginia Approved Sanctioning body. Two of the approved Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Virginia are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
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Washington DC District
of Columbia
 |
-YES- SEE
BELOW |
-YES- SEE
BELOW |
-YES- SEE
BELOW |
-YES- SEE
BELOW |
- Pro MMA
1-5-08: Legal and regulated by the boxing
Commission.
- AMATEUR MMA
9-08: The
ISCF
is the ONLY MMA Sanctioning body allowed to Sanction Amateur MMA Events in
Washington DC. - The State STILL oversees Pro MMA as noted above.
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING
- 4-6-05: Kickboxing
is legal in the District of Columbia. They would have to contact the Amateur
Association.
- PRO KICKBOXING
- 4-6-05: Legal and
regulated by the boxing Commission.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
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Washington State
 |
-YES- SEE
BELOW |
-YES- Regulated By
The State Department of Licensing |
-YES- SEE
BELOW |
-YES- Regulated By
The State Department of Licensing |
- 9-26-2008: The
Washington State Department of Licensing regulates professional Boxing, Mixed
Martial Arts and Wrestling. The only licensing required for the amateur promoter
is a master business license and proof of their non-profit status.
- Please refer to our website:
http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/professionals.html
with questions regarding regulation, forms, fees, etc. Contact: Professional
Athletics, Business and Professions Division (360) 664-6644.
- Bryan D McAllister, Professional Licensing Manager,
Department of Licensing, Professional Athletics Department.
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- Washington State Boxing Commission Web Site
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West Virginia
 |
NO |
-YES- |
NO |
NO |
- MMA
UPDATE: 10-3-06: "We think that
MMA is Brutal and Dangerous and we will "NEVER" allow ANY such events
in our State as long as I am in charge!" Steven A. Allred, Chairman
West Virginia Athletic Commission
- We heard this has recently changed but have yet to be able
to verify it.
- Professional Kickboxing
Legal in West Virginia.
- Amateur Kickboxing
Not allowed. I have never been approached about an amateur kick-boxing
event, but our regs / rules state that all amateur contests must follow the
rules of the USA Amateur Boxing Federation; however, I will try to review this
matter in the coming days to provide you with an answer.
- Steven A. Allred, Chairman West Virginia Athletic
Commission
- Two Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of West
Virginia are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still
be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
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Wisconsin
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- For Law regarding Kickboxing:
CLICK HERE
- 3-17-05 The state
of Wisconsin does not regulate Kickboxing on either the amatuer or professional
level.
- HOWEVER, ALL
Kickboxing events held in Wisconsin must be sanctioned by a recognized national
kickboxing sanctioning organization such as the IKF (Kickboxing) -
Not the Promoter.
- Kim Prine, Department of Regulation & Licensing
- State Boxing Web Site
- 1-6-10
- Pro MMA: The State
of Wisconsin does not regulate mixed martial arts on any scale, amateur or
professional. the State does request that all MMA events, Amateur and Pro, held
in Wisconsin, be sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Organization, Not the Promoter. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 440.21(4)(a), any
person who violates the above-order may be required to forfeit not more than
$10,000.00 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a
separate offense. The Attorney General or the District Attorney may commence an
action in the name of the state to recover the forfeiture.
- A Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Organization is the
ISCF.
- Amateur MMA: The
State of Wisconsin does not regulate mixed martial arts on any scale, amateur or
professional. the State does request that all MMA events, Amateur and Pro, held
in Wisconsin, be sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Organization, Not the Promoter. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 440.21(4)(a), any
person who violates the above-order may be required to forfeit not more than
$10,000.00 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a
separate offense. The Attorney General or the District Attorney may commence an
action in the name of the state to recover the forfeiture.
- A Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Organization is the
ISCF.
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Wyoming
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- 3-17-05
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing:
There Is No Commission In Wyoming.
- If a promoter chooses to they can sanction their events
with a Recognized Sanctioning Organization such as the
IKF (Kickboxing)
- 3-17-05
- Pro MMA & Kickboxing :
There Is No Commission In Wyoming.
- If a promoter chooses to they can sanction their events
with a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Organization such as the
ISCF.
- Amateur MMA: There
Is No Commission In Wyoming.
- If a promoter chooses to they can sanction their events
with a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Organization such as the
ISCF.
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Tribal Commissions
Like in Pro Boxing, Pro
Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still be sanctioned along with the Tribal Commission
for legit title Fights. Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are
the IKF(Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
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|
STATE |
Is Amateur Kickboxing
Legal |
Is Pro Kickboxing
Legal |
Is Amateur MMA
Legal |
Is Pro MMA Legal |
|
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal
Nation Athletic Commission Mashantucket, CT, USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
|
Miccosukee Athletic
Commission Miami, Florida USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Mississippi Band Of Choctaw
Indians - Choctaw Boxing Commission Choctaw Mississippi,
USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Mohegan Tribe Department Of
Athletic Regulation Uncasville, CT USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
-YES- |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
-YES- |
|
Oneida Indian Nation
Athletic Commission Verona, New York USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Pueblo Of Santa Ana Athletic
Commission Santa Ana New Mexico, USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Siletz Tribal Athletic
Commission Siletz Oregon, USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Southern Ute Indian Boxing
Commission Ignacio Colorado, USA |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-18-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Yakama Nation Athletic
Commission Wilsonville Oregon, USA |
- 10-31-05: Neither
Kickboxing or MMA are currently permitted within the jurisdiction of the above
referenced Commission.
Bruce Anderson, Director Yakama Nation Athletic Comm. |
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CANADA
Like in Pro Boxing, Pro
Kickboxing and Pro MMA can still be sanctioned along with the Tribal Commission
for legit title Fights. Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are
the IKF(Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
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|
STATE |
Is Amateur Kickboxing
Legal |
Is Pro Kickboxing
Legal |
Is Amateur MMA
Legal |
Is Pro MMA Legal |
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Alberta
 |
Varies In Each City |
Varies In Each City |
Varies In Each City |
Varies In Each City |
- 5-30-06: Edmonton Boxing
& Wrestling Commission
- The Edmonton Boxing & Wrestling Commission was one of
the first commissions in Canada to recognize the sport of MMA and before
sanctioning it's first show 4 years ago, educated it's referees and judges by
holding clinics with established MMA officials. We are at the forefront of MMA
in Canada and are helping other commissions in setting up rules and matchmaking
guidelines as the sport progresses in Canada. All MMA shows are considered
professional as there is no amateur governing body in MMA (Olympic recognized
such as Judo, Tae Kwondo, Boxing, Wrestling) All MMA fighters have to conform to
the same medical guidelines as do boxers. Our commission requires Hep B & C,
HIV bloodwork, ECG, Catscan or MRI, Full Medical including eye exam.
- Edmonton is a municipal commission. There is no Provincial
Commission in the province of Alberta, therefore most major centres have their
own commissions following for the most part the rules of the Canadian Boxing
Federation for medicals etc and a version of the Nevada State Rules for MMA. All
combative sports using hands or feet in Canada must be overseen by a duly struck
commission otherwise it contravenes Section 83 of the Criminal Code of Canada
and all participants, attendees etc are subject to arrest and prosecution. I
hope this answers some of your questions. Please feel free to contact me with
any other inquiries.
- Orest Zmyndak Executive Direcor Edmonton Boxing &
Wrestling Commission
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro and Amateur Kickboxing and Pro MMA
can still be sanctioned along with the State Commission for legit title Fights.
Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
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British Columbia
 |
-YES- |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
-YES- Not regulated by any Commission |
-YES- Regulated by The Commission |
- 5-30-06
- MMA is permitted in our jurisdiction providing the
fighters are licensed and medicalled.
- There are sanction fees and financial requirements for the
Pros.
- Amateurs do not fall under our aegis and are not
prohibited from fighting as long as there is some parent organization.
- Yours Truly, George Angelomatis, British Columbia Boxing
Commission
- Two of the Parent Organizations (Sanctioning Bodies) for
British Columbia are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
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Manitoba

|
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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New Brunswick

|
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Newfoundland
 |
YES |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
|
- 10-22-08 - AMATEUR
KICKBOXING
- Amateur kickboxing/thai boxing is legal under the
authority of the Council of Sport Amateur Kickboxing (CASK) which is the
National Sporting Organization (NSO) for the sport. If people wish to
contact the NSO for information on sanctioning legal amateur events they
can e-mail: nhq@kickboxingcanada.org
as well as go to: www.kickboxingcanada.org
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Nova Scotia
 |
YES |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
|
- 10-22-08 - AMATEUR
KICKBOXING
- Amateur kickboxing/thai boxing is legal under the
authority of the Council of Sport Amateur Kickboxing (CASK) which is the
National Sporting Organization (NSO) for the sport. If people wish to
contact the NSO for information on sanctioning legal amateur events they
can e-mail: nhq@kickboxingcanada.org
as well as go to: www.kickboxingcanada.org
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|
Ontario
 |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
|
- 8-1-08: - PRO
KICKBOXING
- Professional Kickboxing is not legal in Ontario.
- 10-22-08 - AMATEUR
KICKBOXING
- Amateur Kickboxing is legal.
- One of the approved Sanctioning Bodies for Amateur
Kickboxing - Muay Thai is the IKF (Kickboxing)
- Amateur kickboxing/thai boxing is also legal under the
authority of the Council of Sport Amateur Kickboxing (CASK)
- 6-1-06: MMA events
both amateur and professional are not legal in Ontario.
Ken Hiyashi: Ontario Commission |
|
Prince Edward Island
 |
YES |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
|
- 10-22-08 - AMATEUR
KICKBOXING
- Amateur kickboxing/thai boxing is legal under the
authority of the Council of Sport Amateur Kickboxing (CASK) which is the
National Sporting Organization (NSO) for the sport. If people wish to
contact the NSO for information on sanctioning legal amateur events they
can e-mail: nhq@kickboxingcanada.org
as well as go to: www.kickboxingcanada.org
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Quebec

|
Unknown As of 9-15-06 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
-YES- |
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Saskatchewan

|
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Information Please e-mail To
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Commission Rule Update |
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Commission Rule Update |
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- March 16th, 2005: The IKF (International Kickboxing Federation - www.IKFKickboxing.com)
& ISCF (International
Sport Combat Federation - www.ISCFMMA.com) sent out the
following questions to all the Commissions below so that we could have an
updated list of what States allow Kickboxing and or Mixed Martial Arts and what
regulations are required for these States for event Promoters. The Questions
were:
- What State are you from?
- Is Pro Kickboxing legal in your state?
- If yes, do you as the States AC oversee/regulate it?
- If you do not oversee Pro Kickboxing, do you require a sanctioning body
such as the IKF to oversee it?
- Are you looking to approve a Pro Kickboxing Sanctioning Body in your state?
- Is Amateur Kickboxing legal in your state?
- If yes, do you as the States AC oversee/regulate it?
- If you do not oversee Amateur Kickboxing, do you require a sanctioning body
such as the IKF to oversee it?
- Are you looking to approve a Amateur Kickboxing Sanctioning Body in your
state?
- Would you like additional information on the IKF?
- Is Pro Mixed Martial Arts legal in your state?
- If yes, do you as the States AC oversee/regulate it?
- If you do not oversee Pro Mixed Martial Arts, do you require a sanctioning
body such as the ISCF to oversee it?
- Are you looking to approve a Pro Mixed Martial Arts Sanctioning Body in
your state?
- Is Amateur Mixed Martial Arts legal in your state?
- If yes, do you as the States AC oversee/regulate it?
- If you do not oversee Amateur Mixed Martial Arts, do you require a
sanctioning body such as the ISCF to
oversee it?
- Are you looking to approve a Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Sanctioning Body in
your state?
- Would you like additional information on the Mixed Martial Arts sanctioning
body, ISCF?
- If there is no information listed from a state below, it means that stats
did not feel it important to reply to assure the accuracy of this list.
This is a Working List and is updated as we receive
information. If you have any information about any of the above states please
e-mail such info to us at
CommissionRules@ikfkickboxing.com Information
attained on this page has been assisted by many State Athletic and Boxing
Commissions along with the President of the
*Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC) Mr. Tim
Lueckenhoff.
On March 18th, 2005 Mr. Lueckenhoff wrote: Would you mind
adding the tribal commissions which are members of the ABC to your list. Contact
numbers and email address for the tribes can be located at
www.abcboxing.com
I have encourage the membership to provide you with information to help you
fill in the chart. Keep me updated on those state and tribes who do not respond.
This can be a great tool for all of us.
Mr. Lueckenhoff was correct. This page has been tremendiously
helpful to potential promoters and fighters. It is with the encouragment of Mr.
Lueckenhoff and many others that we have kept this page as up to date as
possible. This page is here to assist potential promoters and fighters in
knowing what forms of ring fighting are legal in the below listed states and
which are not. ANYONE assuming ANYTHING differently as to the creation of this
site or reasons for it have simply unprofessionally misinterpreted the meaning
of its creation and use.
(*) This
page is not associated with the Association of Boxing Commissions. Although ALL
below information has been verified by the various states listed, the
Association of
Boxing Commissions were not asked to "Double" verify any of
the below information. This is because it was done so by the State Commissions
listed below unless the information was listed as Unknown. When it is noted that
there is "No Commission" in a certain State, we have inquired to the
State Office itself as well as event promoters in these States to be able to
show the legality of Kickboxing and or MMA in these States. ALL information
listed is 100% accurate as to the best of our knowledge. IF any such information
is inaccurate we ask that those inquiring send us an e-mail (CommissionRules@ikfkickboxing.com) with proof of
your legality issues as they pretain to laws and regulations regarding "Ring
Fighting Sports" for the State you are inquiring about.
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