Pro Fighters Official Rules ©

Fighter Requirements

  • All pro fighters must be at least 18 years of age when fighting in a Shin Do Kumaté.
  • The following items must be submitted to MKM Knockout Promotions, Inc. within 10 days of signing contract.
    • Hepatitis B & C Test Results (must have been tested within 12 months prior to event)
    • Dilated eye exam (Must have been 12 months prior to event)
    • Fighter Bio
    • Completed Fighter Questionnaire
    • Signed Contract & Liability Release Form
    • Photograph (5 X 7 Color) For Promotional purpose
    • 5 Minute Video– Most Recent

Shin Do Kumaté Weight Divisions

  • Men
    • Lightweight 135 to 145 lbs.
    • Super Middleweight 150 to 160 lbs.
    • Middleweight 170 to 180 lbs.
    • Light Heavyweight 185 to 195 lbs.
    • Heavyweight 205 to 255 lbs.
  • Women
    • Lightweight 120 to 130 lbs.
    • Middleweight 130 to 140 lbs.
    • Heavyweight 145 to 155 lbs.

Shin Do Kumaté Fighting Rules

  • The Shin Do Kumaté consists of 3 rounds of 3 minutes each with 1 minute breaks
  • 8 Countdown Rule on all matches which renders a KO
  • There is no knockdown rule effective on all Kumaté fights
  • Each round consists of a 12-point must system.
  • Fighter receives two point deductions if knocked down by opponent.
  • Flash Knockdowns are in effect. A flash knockdown is when a fighter is hit with any technique and falls to the canvas but immediately regains his feet and is not visibly effected by the hit. This ruling will be used at the referee's discretion.
  • Fighter cannot be saved by the bell in any round including the last round.
  • Kumaté (fight) may be stopped by the Referee or Physician. In addition, the fighter’s corner may stop the fight by stepping onto the ring apron.
  • All hands, must be covered with hand wraps (gauze) or tape only. No gauze or tape can be applied over the knuckles except for thin strips of tape between the knuckles which connect the backhand wrap to the palm-side of the wrap. No Pads permitted under gloves other than the glove padding itself. State Inspector must inspect and approve all wraps / gloves.
  • Certain fights, under the discretion of Promoter and upon the quality and ranking of fighters, shall be allowed the use of Elbow Strikes.

Equipment

  • Fighters are required to wear a mouthpiece (single or double optional) and must carry a second one in their corner.
  • Groin cup for men.
  • Women chest protection is required. Groin guard is optional.
  • 10 oz Gloves for Men.
  • 8 oz Gloves for Women

Legal Strikes

  • All hand strikes must be executed with a closed fist.
  • Spinning backhands; Backhand strike; Jab; Hook punches; Straight punches; and Uppercut punches.
  • Neck wrestling allowed if followed by a technique. This does not mean strikes to the throat or trachea nor is grabbing of either allowable.
  • Types of neck wrestling allowed are: Two-hand clench around the neck or Single-hand clench and reverse back of the hand behind the neck pull-down.
  • Roundhouse kicks to entire body; Hook kicks to entire body; Standing sweeps to lead leg, rear leg, and inside & outside leg.
  • Sweeping while holding leg is only permitted while using a technique and must let go of leg when fighter falls to the floor.
  • Knees are permitted to the body and head; not to groin or any joints.
  • Front kicks, side kicks, front sleeper foot check, and spinning back kick to the quadriceps.
  • Holding or clinching is permitted for a maximum of 5 seconds if followed by a technique. If 5 seconds have elapsed, the referee will break the action and restart. If continued holding resulting in breaks occurs, the referee may warn, deduct points or disqualify the person holding for excessive holding.
  • Elbow Strikes (Only certain fights, with discretion of Promoter)

Low Round Kick Regulations

  • Low kicks can be strikes to inside/outside thighs, quadriceps, hamstrings, inside/outside shins, calves, hips and side of buttocks.

Block Against Knee From Clinch Position

  • Double cross arm block at the time opponent is pulling neck down
  • Double elbow block from guarded position (elbows tucked in). Note: Defense cannot use elbows to strike opponents knees. Can only use elbows to protect the body.

Illegal Strikes / Fouls

  • Eye Gouging
  • Biting
  • Hair pulling
  • Fish hooking
  • Spiking opponent to canvas on his/her head
  • Throwing opponent out of ring
  • Spitting at an opponent.
  • Unsportsmanlike Conduct
  • Holding the ropes
  • Abusive Language
  • Strikes to the throat and groin
  • Any straight kicks to the knees (from any angle).
  • Ground fighting or Grappling not permitted.
  • No hits on ground.
  • No strikes when fighter is down, during rest period, under care of the referee or physician, or after the bell.
  • Disregarding referees instructions
  • Timidity
  • Interference by corner
  • No Head Butting
  • No Strikes to the back of the head or spine
  • No Strikes to the Kidney area.
  • No throws allowed at any time.
  • No knee to the back of the head.
  • No biting
  • No clinching the lower back of opponent.

Note: This fighting organization is not a Bad Man Contest, Toughman Contest, No Holds Barred, Mixed Martial Arts, Ultimate Fighting, Cage Fighting, Grappling, or a Shoot Fighting Event. The Shin Do Kumaté is based on promoting traditional martial arts fighting event of the World Shin Do Kumaté Association, Inc., MKM Knockout Promotions, Inc., and endorsed by the method of Master Mehrdad Khan Moayedi martial arts fighting system.

Winning Factors

  1. KO
  2. TKO
  3. Disqualification of opponent
  4. Winning by judges majority decision
  5. Opponent forfeits / No Contest

Penalties

  • Two fouls will result in disqualification by Referee.
  • Accidental illegal strike or head butt. Referee decides whether or not bout will continue with or without consultation with a ringside physician. If the fight cannot continue before 3 rounds have been completed, the outcome will be a NO CONTEST. If the fight cannot continue after 3 rounds have been completed, the outcome will be determined by the scorecards including partial rounds if initiated.
  • If decision is made to continue fight after an accidental low blow, fighter can take 3 minutes recovery time and the referee will deduct 2 points from the penalized fighter. If the injured fighter cannot continue, that penalized fighter loses by TKO.
  • Unethical conduct will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification from all Shin Do Kumaté Bouts.
  • Intentional fouls will result in a point deduction followed by disqualification.
  • Accidental fouls will result in a warning followed by point deductions as determined by the referee based on the severity of the impact of the foul. Continued fouls may result in disqualification.

Shin Do Kumaté Referees, Judges & Ringside Officials

  • Four (4) Certified Shin Do Kumaté Judges will judge each bout (one on each side of ring) as appointed by the State Boxing & Athletic Commission.
  • All Referees as appointed by the Commission will wear traditional Black Belt Uniforms with Black Belts or traditional referee attire with a bow tie. Exception will apply to referees obtaining Shin Do Kumaté Certifications according to their background and credentials in the martial arts fighting industry.
  • Two (2) Scorecard Keepers as provided by the Commission.
  • One (1) Timekeeper and One (1) Assistant Timekeeper as provided by the Commission.
  • Two (2) Ring Physicians as provided by promoter.
  • Two (2) EMTs as provided by promoter.
  • One (1) American Announcer and One (1) Japanese Announcer

*Note- MKM Knockout Promotions, Inc. / World Shin Do Kumaté Association, Inc. reserves the right to terminate any contract or agreement for legitimate reasons.

Weigh In

  • Fighter, along with corner men and/or manager, should be present.
  • If already licensed with the Florida State Boxing Commission as a fighter, corner man, or manager for the calendar year, you must bring your state license with you. If not, you must present 2 passport photos and a picture ID to obtain a license.
  • Fighters, corners, and managers needing to be licensed will be required to pay a license fee. MKM Knockout Promotions, Inc. is not responsible to the state for these fees and will deduct any unpaid fees from fighter purses on the night of event.
  • All fighters MUST make weight, within the weight range specified in your contract, or you will be disqualified and liable to MKM Knockout Promotions, Inc. for any liquidated damages.
  • All fighters are required to submit Hepatitis B & C Tests results prior to event date in accordance to Florida State Boxing Commission regulations. If any results have not been submitted by the Weigh-In date, you will be disqualified and liable to MKM Knockout Promotions, Inc. for liquidated damages. Contact Health Testing at 1.888.732.2348 for the nearest clinic near you. You may also visit their website at http://www.requestatest.com. If you’ve been tested within 12 months prior to event date, those results will be accepted.
  • All female fighters must bring a sealed PREGNANCY TEST with you to weigh in.
  • Tardiness of Fighter may result in a fine and/or disqualification by the Florida State Boxing Commission. Fighter must check-in at weigh-in by the time specified in contract and may not leave the weigh-in until excused by the State Official.
  • All bout rules and regulations will be reviewed in a group setting at the weigh-in and this meeting will be conducted by the Florida State Boxing Commission Official.

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