In What USA States Are
Kickboxing and or MMA Legal?

LAST UPDATED
Monday, May 11th, 2009, 2:10 PM/PST


  • 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.


STATE

Is Amateur
Kickboxing Legal

Is Pro
Kickboxing Legal

Is Amateur
MMA Legal

Is Pro
MMA Legal

Alabama

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-


Alaska

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-


Arizona

-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

Arkansas

-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).

California

-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

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

Connecticut


Unknown As of 3-16-05
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District of Columbia
-Washington DC-

-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

Delaware


Florida

-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

Georgia


-YES-


-YES-


-YES-


-YES-

  • 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

Hawaii

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-


  • 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).

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
    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.

Illinois

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-


  • 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.

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

  • 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

Iowa

-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

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
    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

Kentucky

-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


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


Maine

-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).

Maryland

-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

Massachusetts

-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

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

Minnesota

-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

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).

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

Montana

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

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.

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.
    • State of Nevada
  • 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

New Hampshire

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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 legit title Fights. Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies are the IKF (Kickboxing & Muay Thai) and ISCF (MMA).
  • State Boxing Web Site

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.
    • State of New Mexico
  • 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

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 of New York
  • State Boxing Web Site

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.
    • ISCF (MMA).
  • 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

North Dakota

-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

Ohio

-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

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

Oregon

-YES-
Promoter required to be licensed.
6% gross receipts tax.

-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).

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. 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

Rhode Island

Unknown As of 3-16-05
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South Carolina

-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).

South Dakota

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

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 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."

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

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

Vermont

Unknown As of 3-16-05
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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).

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).

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

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).

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

Wyoming

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-

-YES-



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).


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
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Miccosukee
Athletic Commission
Miami, Florida
USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Mississippi
Band Of Choctaw
Indians - Choctaw
Boxing Commission
Choctaw
Mississippi, USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Mohegan Tribe
Department Of
Athletic Regulation
Uncasville, CT
USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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-YES-

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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-YES-

Oneida
Indian Nation
Athletic Commission
Verona, New York
USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Pueblo Of
Santa Ana
Athletic Commission
Santa Ana
New Mexico, USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Siletz Tribal
Athletic Commission
Siletz
Oregon, USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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Southern
Ute Indian
Boxing Commission
Ignacio
Colorado, USA

Unknown As of 3-18-05
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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.




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).


STATE

Is Amateur
Kickboxing Legal

Is Pro
Kickboxing Legal

Is Amateur
MMA Legal

Is Pro
MMA Legal

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.