Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOSING)
Rule 85-4-.06 - Rounds
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Full Contact Kickboxing (Also known as Full Contact Karate or American Rules Kickboxing)- Amateur and Professional Bouts shall consist of two minute rounds for men and two minute rounds for women. The maximum number of rounds for professional Full Contact Kickboxing bouts is 10 (Title Fights Only), and the maximum number of rounds for amateur full contact kickboxing bouts is five.
(2) International Rules Kickboxing (Also known as low-kick kickboxing) - Amateur and Professional Bouts shall consist of two minute rounds for men and two minute rounds for women. The maximum number of rounds for professional international rules kickboxing bouts is 10 (Title Fights Only), and the maximum number of rounds for amateur international rules kickboxing bouts is five.
(3) Thaiboxing (also known as Muay Thai Kickboxing) - Professional bouts shall consist of three (3) or five (5) three (3) minute rounds for men and three (3) or five (5) two (2) minute rounds for women. Amateur bouts shall consist of three (3) or four (4) two (2) minute rounds for men and women.
(4) All rest period time between rounds is 60 seconds.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-50.