KAHNAWAKE, QC CANADA, J0L 1B0 12pm-4pm MMA Referee Training. One of the bigger names to become a COMMAND certified referee and judge is UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg, who sat in on our course. (403) 831-6860 (CELL) Referees are responsible for enforcing the rules of the bouts and must exercise immediate authority, direction and control over bouts. (207) 712-6615 I had never been a referee before. McCarthy's career as a referee was almost over after one night. After UFC 7 I said you can't place your fingers in any orifice or cut. 6 FLOOR-213 NOTRE DAME AVENUE (304) 558-1139 FAX TDLR representatives are fluent in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Its just like, Man, were going to keep working. IMMAF awards licenses for refereeing and judging internationally in MMA. ATTN: SHANNON WILMETH, Shannonw@comanchegc.gov, __________________________________________________________________, CONNECTICUT DEPT. "A cut is not a big deal. Dr. John W. Stiller, Chief Physician and Neurologist IGNACIO, CO 81137 I don't give a f---. MMA fighters, coaches, and fans know what is at stake. 1560 BROADWAY, SUITE 1500 (405) 271-1695 FAX MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE & SPORT www.aac.alabama.gov, ___________________________________________________________________, ARIZONA BOXING & MMA COMMISSION 11351 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. ", There was a time when there was no right or wrong in mixed martial arts. "I became an official after UFC 1," McCarthy said. The corners were told by the fighters not to throw in the towel, so they didn't, but I have a fighter who's mentally hurt to the point they can't continue. (212) 417-4812 FAX POST OFFICE BOX 470 (505) 476-4622 Olympia, WA 98507-9026 CLOQUET, MN 55720 OMAHA, NE 68102 ___________________________________________________________________, SILETZ TRIBAL ATHLETIC COMMISSION In fact, when the very first UFC event was held 25 years ago, the company boasted there were "no rules, no scores and no time limits.". "I've been able to make money being an official but I've been doing this for 25 years," McCarthy said. (984)297-1107, NORTH DAKOTA COMMISSION OF COMBATIVE SPORTS He has tried to keep his emotions in check since the incident, but the injuries he says he sustained have made it difficult to put the night behind him. (850) 488-8500 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuli charged Gordeau early in the fight and was pushed to the ground. ATTN: LILLIE BUTLER, lebutler2@hotmail.com F: 205-438-6193 101 W. WASHINGTON STREET I dont want no one to pass for the same situation. If you want to plan the perfect spring picnic, food and drink are important, but its certainly not the only factor to consider. ATTN: Rosalio Galaz, Alternate, chino.galaz@gmail.com "This is not about you," McCarthy said. Will LaPointe (715) 645-0157 AUSTIN, TX 78711 Lee Jenkins, jenkinslee@hotmail.com I have to hold mitts for people. ___________________________________________________________________, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION 401 East Commerce, Fairfield, Texas 75840 Phone: 903-389-NEWS (6397) - Fax: 903-389-2636. ATTN: GREG SIRB, Gsirb@.pa.us ATTN:Melissa Talachy, Executive Director, mtalachy@pojoaque.org If you have questions about the law or rules, please contact TDLR by email, or call us at (512) 659-5034. 412 STATE ROUTE 37 So, what do you actually need? St. Paul, MN 55155 ATTN: S. SKIP BROWN, Deputy CommissionerSheldonJ.Brown@dc.gov (512) 463-6599 I am an out-of-shape journalist who would find out later that I had torn the cartilage in my ribs while realizing how little I knew about the sport I have been watching for the past 15 years. 1601 Gordon Cooper ___________________________________________________________________, BRAZILIAN MMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION (CABMMA) "I owe it to the fighters. tamara.lewis@ncdps.gov I dont want it to happen to one guy and then (him) probably die. So thank God Im here alive, with an injury. Birmingham, AL 35244, O: 205-438-6205 Jennifer Stalley Email: SDAC@midwestsolutionssd.com McCarthy throughout the course continually stressed the responsibility the referee has in protecting both fighters. It was the kind of position I would yawn at if I were a fan and hope for the official to stand the fighters up, but then again, I had never been in that position before. Its just that were all humans and we all make mistakes. 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(503) 378-2530 FAX Pierre, SD 57501 COMMAND has a stringent passing standard due to the nature of work being performed. In addition to your responsibility to uphold the professionalism of Athletic Commissions, your competencies not only affect a promoters reputation but most importantly, a fighters livelihood. The class typically reaches its 20-person maximum with more participating in a separate judge's course. "After the first one I said I would never do that again," McCarthy said. 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You will be required to verbally explain a series of questions in a mock locker room situation (example: a fighter asking you to explain to them a certain rule or foul) and/or verbally explain and demonstrate how a certain technique is applied and properly executed by a fighter and then how a referee should properly interpret and stopthe technique. "COMMAND is an ABC (Association of Boxing Commissions) nationally recognized training and certification schooling program for mixed martial arts referees and judges. ___________________________________________________________________, NEW YORK STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (860) 862-7583 HOME PAGE:https://gaming.az.gov/boxing 2023 Conference - Inspector Training $ 50.00 $ 30.00 Add to cart Sale! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ___________________________________________________________________, OKLAHOMA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION Its just tough it happened to me. HOME PAGE: http://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/sports.htm Gerard Gordeau, a kickboxer, fought Teila Tuli, a sumo wrestler, in the first UFC fight, and Joao Alberto Barreto, a Brazilian black belt who trained under the Gracie family, was the referee. The two-day training will feature industry experts from both the boxing and MMA communities. 2023 Conference Officials Training Registration $ 150.00 - $ 200.00 Select options New York Boxing Training (April 2023) $ 150.00 - $ 200.00 Select options ___________________________________________________________________, EDMONTON COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION In addition, participants should be in good physical condition. TRENTON, NJ 08625 HOME PAGE: http://www.nj.gov/Lps/sacb (608) 223-6532 FAX 1915 E. GORE BLVD. ATTN: Ismara Matheu Berrios Do what's right for the fighter. Portland, ME 04104 McCarthy was a spectator at UFC 1 on Nov. 13, 1993, at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. ATTN: Guadalupe Valencia, Alternate, wheresmario@yahoo.com, Office Email: PYAC@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov Send the completed application form and any required materials by mail to TDLR. ATTN: GERALD BUD BEAULIEU, Chairmanbud.beaulieu@7clans.com ___________________________________________________________________, WEST VIRGINIA ATHLETIC COMMISSION On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. . If You're Going to Get In the Cage, You Need to Be Trained by the Best! The health and safety of the fighters as well as the integrity of the sport depend on the rigorous competence of the officials. "When you think you know it all, quit," McCarthy said. (808) 586-2701 Jason Schaufele, Jason.schaufele@illinois.gov, (312) 814-4276 Fax: 888.425.3032 He was a student of Rorion Gracie and served as his bodyguard for the night as well as a sparring partner for Royce Gracie, who went on to win the eight-man, $50,000 tournament. While my dream of being an MMA referee or judge may have died as so many dreams do in Las Vegas, it will be hard not to watch a fight -- and certainly someone in side control -- without a newfound appreciation. All participants who pass the course will be required to read and sign a "Code of Ethics" policy. For more information about obtaining a TDLR license or renewing a TDLR license that expired while serving on active duty, please go to the Military Outreach page. If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. Peasant Village evolves into more than just a restaurant! Nathalie Cote, sports.combat@racj.gouv.qc.ca, (514) 864-7225 ext 22055 Search Licenses Forms & Publications Laws & Administrative Rules Frequently Asked Questions. 350 Trolley Line Boulevard Hes like, Hey, Frank, what are you doing? It's your job to take care of them.". 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