United Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UKMMAF) has confirmed the date of its next national level, “Judging in Mixed Martial Arts” certification course to take place in the UK. Experienced judge, Ben Cartlidge, will be leading the course, which will be a mix of analysis, a discussion of the unified rules and practical judging. There will be an exam at the end of the course, which, when passed, will lead to obtaining the appropriate level of judging licence. Cartlidge comments: “The UKMMAF ‘Judging in Mixed Martial Arts’ certification course represents a huge step forward for anyone who has in interest in our great sport. Good judges are the cornerstone of any credible, successful event and this course offers a fantastic progression for any level of experience.” The course syllabus will be of interest to coaches and competitors, as well as those who wish to pursue employment as a judge in the mixed martial arts field. The qualification is also a requirement for officials under UKMMAF licensing. British officials that worked at the recent 2015 IMMAF European Open Championships in the United Kingdom were UKMMAF licensed. A national level qualification in officiating, approved by an IMMAF member federation, is a requirement for those wishing to participate in any IMMAF international Amateur MMA officials certification course. The course details are outlined below. UKMMAF ‘Judging in Mixed Martial Arts’ certification course When: Saturday 12 December 2015. 9am-3pm Where: Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6JZ Cost: £125 (Lunch is included) Max course size: 18 To apply for the course, please download the application form here, and return to info@ukmmaf.org.uk Those interested in a future judging course can register their interest here. About Ben Cartlidge Ben Cartlidge recently judged his 1000th fight, and has officiated at events such as UFC, Cage Warriors, KSW – and many more around the world. About the UKMMAF The UKMMAF is a non-profit organisation registered as a limited company by guarantee. The purpose of the UKMMAF is to further the development and recognition of the sport of mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom. The UKMMAF works to enable national Amateur MMA competitions, to educate coaches and officials, to support affiliated member clubs and regulate events to ensure the highest safety standards for all those involved in MMA. The current board of directors is an interim board put in place to govern the UKMMAF until the next General Assembly in 2016; and the UKMMAF will operate as a democratic organisation where its affiliated members will get an equal say through their elected representatives. The UKMMAF has been accepted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation as its representative National Federation for the UK. The UKMMAF works with medical organisation Safe MMA as its independent medical subcommittee. For further information please visit the website. [/spb_text_block]]]>
