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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
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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Alaska
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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Arizona
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing
3-18-05: Regulated By The Boxing
Commission.
- 6-12-06: Pro &
Amateur MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of
Arizona are the
IKF and
ISCF (MMA).
- John Montano, State of Arizona
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Arkansas
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Amateur Kickboxing &
Amnateur MMA
3-28-05:
Legal but not regulate by the State Commission.
- Pro Kickboxing & Amnateur
MMA
Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Arkansas Boxing Commission
- Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State
of Arkansas are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
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California
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-YES- |
-YES- |
NO |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing
Commission.
- Pro MMA
12-28-05: Regulated By The State
Boxing Commission.
- In 2000, the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts were
created by the New Jersey State Athletic Commission and the California State
Athletic Commission, who had worked extensively on regulation, but its
sanctioning of MMA was not implemented due to state governmental issues
surrounding the budgeting process. California officially approved MMA
Sanctioning on December 28, 2005, using the rules they helped devise five years
previously. However, it wasn't until March of 2006 when the State Commission
sanctioned their first MMA event with Promoter Scott Coker. All told, event
organizers indicated that 18,265 people filled the HP Pavilion for Fridays card,
shattering the previous North American attendance mark of 14,562 set when Chuck
Liddell re-matched Randy Couture on April 16, 2005 at the MGM Grand in Las
Vegas.
- 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).
- Amateur MMA: NOT
LEGAL
- November 7th, 2007:
Amateur MMA is still NOT LEGAL in
California. Smokers beware! Having an Amateur MMA event is ILLEGAL and the
Commission will enforce all violations. The Commission claims they will approve
Amateur MMA in 2008.
- December 9th, 2008:
Amateur MMA is still NOT LEGAL in
California but the Commission keeps making promises they will approve Amateur
MMA in early 2009. The same they told everyone a year ago.
- February 11th, 2009:
At yesterdays State of California Athletic Commission meeting, Amateur MMA was
on the
Agenda (#10) However, after a long day of other
Agenda items, the Commission was going to table the
topic until ISCF President Steve Fossum spoke up and asked "Why were we
asked to come to this meeting for Amateur MMA if your still not going to do
anything about it?" After brief discussions, the commissioners were
asked who would volunteer to be on yet "Another Amateur Martial Arts Board"
(This has been done 3 times now, each with no progress. - -
Reference: #4 -
Reference: #4 -
Reference: #13 -
Reference: #2 ) NO Commissioner volunteered. So,
the chief Commissioner appointed two Commissioners (One that was present and
not too excited about being appointed and another who was absent) to head up
"Another Amateur Martial Arts Board". HOPEFULLY some progress will be
made for Amateur MMA. Of course, Amateur MMA is still NOT
LEGAL in California
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Colorado
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-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
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Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update
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Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update
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Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update
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Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update
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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
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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:
- Amateur MMA
UPDATE: 11-7-07: NOT LEGAL IN FLORIDA. According to
Chapter 548 of Florida Statutes 548.008 Prohibited
Competitions. (2) No amateur mixed martial arts match may be held in this
state. (b) Any person holding, promoting or sponsoring a match prohibited under
this section commits a felony of the third degree punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s 775.083 or s 775.084.
- Pro Kickboxing & Pro MMA
The Florida State Boxing Commission regulates all Pro Kickboxing &
Mixed Martial Arts. If desired, Promoters may sanction their event along with
the State (As in Boxing). Two such approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Florida are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- Florida 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).
- Florida State Athletic CommissionWeb Page
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Georgia
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-YES-
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-YES-
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-YES-
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-YES-
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- Kickboxing & MMA
7-31-07: The Georgia Athletic and
Entertainment Commission oversees and regulates ALL Amateur and Pro MMA and
Boxing, however, they
do not oversee or regulate Professional or
Amateur Kickboxing.
- All Professional MMA & Boxing Promoters must be
approved by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission.
- Georgia's Rules for AMATEUR
MMA:
CLICK HERE
- Georgia's Rules for PRO MMA:
CLICK HERE
- Georgia's Rules for Amateur or
Pro Kickboxing: Found on the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment
Commission web site. Overall Rules can be attained by
Clicking
HERE.
- MMA Promoters pay an annual fee of $500.00 to be a
licensed Promoter.
- Boxing Promoters pay an annual fee of $150.00 to be a
licensed Promoter.
- Promoters do not have to sanction their events with anyone
other than the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment 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).
- Georgia
Athletic and Entertainment Commission Web Site
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Hawaii
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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- Kickboxing & MMA
3-18-05: Hawaii State Boxing
Commission does not regulate MMA or Kickboxing.
Alan Taniguchi, Executive Officer, Hawaii State Boxing Commission.
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Hawaii are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
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Idaho
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-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
11-19-08: By request of the Idaho State Commission
and as agreed by All "APPROVED" Amateur MMA Sanctioning Bodies in
Idaho, Bloodwork will be MANDATORY for
ALL AMATEUR MMA Fighters in Idaho on ALL Amateur MMA Events as
of January 1st, 2009. This will include testing for Hep ABC & Aids. The
cost of these Tests is approx: $40 and is valid for 6 months. This fee is for
AMATEURS ONLY. For locations for bloodwork please contact the Idaho State
Commission at (208) 334-3233. This fee is paid directly to the testing facility
and NOT to the Sanctioning Bodies. Fighters must show their bloodwork to the
Sanctioning Body Representative at the event weigh-ins and are required to KEEP
their tests for all events they are fighting on. Failure to do so and or a "Positive"
test will automatically remove a fighter from the event.
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Illinois
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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- PRO MMA & Pro Kickboxing
2-1-09: Regulated by the State boxing
Commission
- More Info: Mr. Rafael Caro or Mr. Joel Campuzano
of the Illinois State Professional Boxing Board Division of Professional
Regulation, Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation at (312)
814-2721or by Fax at (312) 814-3145. Mr. Rafael Caro:
Rafael.Caro@illinois.gov
or Joel Campuzano at
Joel.Campuzano@illinois.gov
- 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).
- AMATEUR MMA & AMATEUR
KICKBOXING:
2-16-09:
- Must be approved by the Illinois State Professional Boxing
Board Division of Professional Regulation, Illinois Dept. of Financial and
Professional Regulation.
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Indiana
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-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 |
- Kickboxing & MMA
10-31-05: The State Boxing Commission
of Indiana does not regulate Kickbixing or MMA only Professional Boxing.
- Joanna Holland, Indiana State Commission.
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Indiana are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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Iowa
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- MMA
5-31-06: MMA is legal in Iowa.
- Amatuer MMA requires no state invlovement, and there are
no rules.
- Professional MMA is overseen by the boxing commissioner,
requires a license and a $5000.00 performance bond for the sales tax and
athletic tax, of 5%. Each, contract must be signed between the contestants and
the promoter and deliverd to the boxing commissioner 7 days before an event. The
commissioner must have a 30 day notice before the event that aN event is going
to be held in pro. All rules must be adheared to simular to boxing.
- Dave Neil Interim Director Iowa Workforce Development
- 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.
- Pro MMA
Pro
events need to be licensed by the Athletic Commission.
- Amateur MMA
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.
- Byron Orton, State of Iowa
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Iowa are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State Boxing Web Site
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Kansas
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-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
2-1-09: Amateur MMA IS Legal in Kansas.
- The State of Kansas oversees Amateur MMA.
- 12-22-08:
AMATEUR MMA & 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
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-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-21-05: Kentucky regulates professional kickboxing
per 201 KAR 27: 010.
- AMATEUR KICKBOXING & MMA
6-24-08: Amateur MMA is now regulated
by the Commission in Kentucky. Todd Neil is the commissioner.
- Pro MMA
5-31-06 The regulations for Pro MMA will go into
effect on July 7, 2006 and these regulations will be posted on the KBWA website
www.kbwa.ky.gov
as soon as the approved version is ready to be published. Thank you,
- Angela Robertson, Board Administrator Kentucky Boxing and
Wrestling Authority, Department of Public Protection.
- Two of the Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Kentucky
are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Louisiana
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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- 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
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-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
NO |
NO |
- KICKBOXING
11-7-07: The State of Maine oversees
PROFESSIONAL Kickboxing Only, not Amateur.
- For Pro Kickboxing fees
CLICK HERE.
- MMA
MMA
Is Illegal in the State of Maine.
- Jessica Gawell, Board Clerk for Main Athletic Commission.
- 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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Maryland
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-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
NO |
NO |
- 11-1-05: The
Maryland State Athletic Commission sanctions and regulates professional boxing
bouts, amateur kickboxing bouts and professional kickboxing bouts. Both amateur
MMA bouts and professional MMA bouts are currently illegal and not permitted in
the State of Maryland.
- ADDITIONAL INFO: The annual fee for a professional
boxer's license, amateur kickboxer's license or professional and kickboxer's
license is $10.00. An individual must be at least 18 years of age in order to
obtain a professional boxer's license, amateur kickboxer's license or
professional kickboxer's license. An individual who is over the age of 36 must
receive special permission from the Maryland State Athletic Commission in order
to obtain a professional boxer's license, amateur kickboxer's license or
professional kickboxer's license. (Special permission is granted based upon a
Commission review of the boxer's/kickboxer's experience, boxing ability and
physical fitness.) Along with the application, the boxer/kickboxer must have a
manager, trainer or other qualified person who is certify to the Commission that
the applicant is physically competent as a boxer and possesses the skills of a
trained boxer/kickboxer.
- The boxer/kickboxer must also complete a number of medical
examinations within 30 days of initial licensure (which is usually within 30
days of the boxer's/kickboxer's first bout that is scheduled to be held in
Maryland) and within 30 days of license renewal. These examinations include,
but are not limited to, ophthalmological, annual physical (the annual physical
exam must be completed within 21 days of both initial licensure and license
renewal), and neurological exams. The Commission schedules and pays for the
neurological exam only, provided that the neurologist is appointed by the
Commission. In addition, the boxer/kickboxer must submit to the Commission
negative tests for the HIV virus, Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus within
30 days of initial licensure, within 30 days of license renewal, and as
otherwise directed by the Commission. The boxer/kickboxer must undergo testing
for the HIV virus, Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus at a certified
laboratory of his or her choice, and must present the original or certified
laboratory negative test results to the Commission in a timely manner. The
failure of a boxer/kickboxer to produce the required negative blood tests will
result in the ineligibility of the boxer/kickboxer to participate in the
contest.
- Patrick Pannella, Executive Director, Maryland State
Athletic Commission
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing 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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Massachusetts
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-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Regulated
by The Boxing Commission |
-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission |
-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
- The Commission does not presently have the authority to
regulate Mixed Martial Arts events.
- Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
- Like in Pro Boxing, Pro Kickboxing 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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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.
Therefore, all issues concerning kickboxing are not relevant. 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.
- Pro MMA:
Pro Mixed Martial Arts is NOT legal in the State of Michigan.
- Amateur MMA
UPDATE 11-23-07: There are only 4 promoters who have
been approved to hold mma events in Michigan. They are Dan Severn, Greg Ahrens,
Helmkay and Cousineau. Any other promoter will be shut down, will have a cease
and desist order issued and will be fined by the State of Michigan. The State
recently as of two weeks ago allowed these event to occur with the exceptions
listed below. Before that NO MMA events were allowed in the State at all!!
Fines, C&D orders, shut downs occurred IF the State heard about these
events. If a promoter is considering hosting an mma event, we recommend they
contact Barrington Carr at the State of Michigan. The promoters listed above
are now operating under a system worked out with the Department such that they
would not compromise the boxing regulations. A few of the conditions under
which they can fight are:
- No hitting with a closed fist above the waist
- Carry medical & hospital coverage of at least $50,000
for each fighter
- HIV and Hepatitis B & C test for each fighter
- Post rules regarding striking opponents in promotional
materials.
- 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 MMA under regulations.
- Two Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Michigan are the
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (Amateur MMA).
- Reference Current Law:
CLICK HERE.
- 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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Minnesota
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-YES- |
-YES- |
NO |
-YES- |
- Minnesota MMA
10-2-07: The regulation of mixed
martial arts was placed under the authority of the State Boxing Commission by
the 2007 legislature (Laws of Minnesota 2007, Chapter 135, Article 3
sections 30-37.) The Boxing Commission membership was expanded from five to
nine members with the requirement that at least four members have knowledge
about the mixed martial arts industry. The commission was given the authority
to adopt unified rules for mixed martial arts. All tough person contests are
subject to the American Boxing Commission rules. These changes were effective
August 1, 2007. Anita Neumann, Legislative Analyst, House Research
Department, Minnesota House of Representatives, 645 State Office Building, St.
Paul, MN, 55155, (651) 296-5056
- 3-26-08: Minnesota
State Boxing Commission Executive Director Scott Ledoux informed us that they
have been regulating PRO MMA since July of 2007. They plan to start regulating
Amateur MMA within the next month, but as of now, it is not regulated AND it is
not legal in Minnesota.
They do not regulate pro or amateur kickboxing but
have plans to start regulating it within this year.
- State Boxing Web Site
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Mississippi
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-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
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-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.
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Nevada
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- 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 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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New Hampshire
 |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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New Jersey
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-YES- |
-YES-
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-YES-
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-YES-
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- 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 legit title Fights. Two
Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing & Muay
Thai) and ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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New Mexico
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-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
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-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
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-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
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-SEE BELOW- |
-SEE BELOW- |
- 3-23-05: In North
Dakota, Professional Kckboxing is regulated by the Boxing Commission.
- We do not normally oversee Amateur Kickboxing events.
However, they truly have to be amateur and they generally should adhere to the
provisions of 53-01-18.
- Depending on the final decision of the Legislative
Assembly currently in session, both Pro and Amateur MMA will either be
prohibited or allowed only if regulated. The final decision will be known in
another few weeks.
- Al Jaeger, Secretary of State State of North Dakota
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Body for the State of North Dakota is the IKF (Kickboxing).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Ohio
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
- Pro & Amateur Kickboxing &
MMA
12-29-06: The Ohio
commission regulates all Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Art events - Amateur and
Professional.
The Ohio Athletic Commission, the successor to the State Boxing Commission,
regulates boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, kick boxing, karate, tough
person contests and Athlete Agents within the State of Ohio in an effort to
protect the safety of the participants and the interests of the public.
- Bernie Profato - Executive Director
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Ohio are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- State
Boxing Web Site
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Oklahoma
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-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
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-YES- Promoter
required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax.
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-YES- Promoter
required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax. Event regulated by
Commission. |
-YES-
Promoter required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax. |
-YES-
Promoter required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax. Event
regulated by Commission.
|
- Brad Darcy Director of Boxing & Wrestling Commission
- 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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Pennsylvania
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-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. They are officiating
both Pro and Amateur events as they do with Kickboxing.
- 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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Rhode Island
 |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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South Carolina
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-YES- |
-YES- |
NO |
NO |
- Pro Kickboxing
3-17-05: Regulated By The Boxing Commission.
- Amateur Kickboxing
3-17-05: Not regulated by the boxing
commission but must have a nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning
the event not owned or operated by the promoter.
- One of the Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for
the State of South Carolina is the IKF (Kickboxing).
- Pro or Amateur MMA
11-14-07: "No MMA is legal in
South Carolina." South Carolina Commission.
- 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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South Dakota
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-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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Tennessee
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-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
approved by the Illinois State Professional Boxing Board Division of
Professional Regulation, Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional
Regulation.
- The
IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA) were
both approved on THURSDAY, Februaary 12th, 2009. Approval:
CLICK
HERE!
- Also approved are the WKA & ISKA.
- "Any Amateur event not conducted by a school, college
or university would be illegal unless the event is sanctioned by and the amateur
combatant is registered with one of the four amateur sanctioning organizations
recognized and approved by the Commission."
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Texas
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-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
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-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 As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have
Information Please e-mail To
Commission Rule Update |
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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: Made legal in Washington DC in January
2008.
- PRO
- 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 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: Kickboxing
is legal in the District of Columbia. 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
- 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
- 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 of the approved Nationally 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 mixed martial arts or kick boxing on either the
amatuer or professional level.
- HOWEVER, ALL
Kickboxing and or MMA events held in Wisconsin must be sanctioned by a
recognized national kickboxing or MMA sanctioning organization, Not the
Promoter.
- Kim Prine, Department of Regulation & Licensing
- Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning
Bodies for the State of Wisconsin are the IKF (Kickboxing)
and ISCF (MMA).
- 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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Wyoming
 |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
-YES- |
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