1. A. The following techniques are permissible in amateur mixed martial arts while an amateur mixed martial arts contestant is in a standing position:

   1. (1) Closed hand strikes to head and body;
   2. (2) Kicking techniques to body;
   3. (3) Knees to body and legs;
   4. (4) Throws, takedowns, and sweeps;
   5. (5) Standing submissions;
   6. (6) Chokes;
   7. (7) Arm bars; and
   8. (8) Shouldering.

2. B. The following techniques are permissible in amateur mixed martial arts while an amateur mixed martial arts contestant is on the ground:

   1. (1) Closed hand strikes to the body and legs; and

   2. (2) Submissions restricted to those accomplished by:

      1. (a) Chokes;
      2. (b) Arm bars; or
      3. (c) Straight leg locks.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§4-205 and 4-302, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898)