(1) Any contestant guilty of foul tactics in a bout shall be given an immediate warning and points deducted from the contestant's total score as determined by the referee. The use of foul tactics also may result in disqualification of the contestant.(2) The following tactics are considered illegal techniques (fouls): (a) Thaiboxing (Or Muay Thai) 2. All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the gloves.3. All kicks to the back and the back of the neck.4. Any form of butting with the head.5. All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints.7. Attacking a downed opponent, or an opponent who touches the floor with his/her gloves.8. Spitting out one's mouth guard.9. Any kind of throwing above the waistline.10. Holding the opponent's leg while executing more than one striking or punching techniques.(b) International Rules Kickboxing 2. All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the gloves.3. All kicks to the back and the back of the neck.4. Any form of butting with the head.5. All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints.7. Attacking a downed opponent, or an opponent who touches the floor with his/her gloves.8. Spitting out one's mouth guard.9. Any kind of throwing above the waistline.10. Holding the opponent's leg while executing more than one striking or punching techniques.11. Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent, also in clinching situations.12. Any form of throwing (excluding foot sweeps).13. Any form of clinching or holding the opponent.14. All types of strikes with the elbows.15. Any form of kicking with the knees.(c) Full Contact Kickboxing 2. All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the gloves with the exception of a spinning backfist for professionals only.3. All kicks to the back and the back of the neck.4. Any form of butting with the head.5. All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints.7. Attacking a downed opponent, or an opponent who touches the floor with his/her gloves.8. Spitting out one's mouth guard.9. Any kind of throwing above the waistline.10. Holding the opponent's leg while executing more than one striking or punching techniques.11. Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent, also in clinching situations.12. Any form of throwing (excluding foot sweeps).13. Any form of clinching or holding the opponent.14. All types of strikes with the elbows.15. Any form of kicking with the knees.16. All kicks against the thighs or under the waistline are prohibited, excluding foot sweeps.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 85-4-.15
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-50.
Original Rule entitled "Fouls" adopted. F. May 24, 2011; eff. June 13, 2011.