Course structure for Fighters, Coaches & Cornermen

1 Day Acreditation course for Fighters, Coaches and Cornermen

Course outline
Brief description of MMA in Australia.
Benefits of becoming an MMAOA accreditted member.
What is expected of the Coaches and Cornermen and their roles.
What is expected of the Fighter and their requirements before the weigh in and fight.
Explanation of Guidelines and Code of Coduct.
Explanation of the Rules and Regulations in and inside and outside of the cage/ring.
How Judges will Score the fight.
TESTING

Course structure for Officials (Refrees, Judges and Timekeepers)

2 Day Accreditation Course for Officials

OFFICIALS COURSE OUTLINE DAY 1

Brief description of MMA in Australia.
Benefits of becoming an MMAOA accreditted official.
Explain Stand up
Explain Takedowns
Explain Submissions
Explain the safety of the sport and the types injuries you will possibly see.

Outline for refereeing

Referees role Inside and Outside the Cage/Ring

Mechanics of Refereeing (movement, position, etc)

Stand up rule
Submissions
Deduction of Points
Fouls
Result of Contest
Protecting the Fighter, When to stop the fight.

Outline for Judging

Scoring Techniques

Objective Scoring Criteria

Shorthand Scoring Keys

OFFICIALS COURSE OUTLINE DAY 2

Physical Demonstration

Practicle Application

Review

Testing

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