1. (a) Fighters in kickboxing contests in all weights up to and including heavyweight class shall wear no less than eight-ounce gloves. In heavier classes, fighters shall wear no less than ten-ounce gloves. When two contestants differ in weight classes, the contestants shall wear the gloves required for the higher weight classification.
2. (b) A fighter in a martial arts contest shall wear gloves that have no padding in the palm or fingertip area and that are appropriate in weight for the fighter's hand size.
3. (c) All gloves must be approved by the commission.
4. (d) No gloves shall be required for those martial arts disciplines that prohibit striking or punching.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18611 and 18763, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18765, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-14-94; operative 10-14-94 (Register 94, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 11-28-2005; operative 12-28-2005 (Register 2005, No. 48).