Code of Massachusetts Regulations
523 CMR - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (FORMERLY, STATE BOXING COMMISSION)
Title 523 CMR 23.00 - Southeast Asian Kickboxing
Section 23.17 - Illegal Techniques/Fouls in Professional Contests

(a) Butting with the head;

(b) Eye gouging of any kind;

(c) Biting or spitting at an opponent;

(d) Groin attacks or strikes of any kind;

(e) Downward pointing elbow strikes to the head;

(f) Strikes to the spine;

(g) Throat strikes of any kind;

(h) Kicking a grounded combatant/striking an opponent who has fallen;

(i) Kneeing a grounded combatant;

(j) Stomping of a grounded combatant or stomping the foot of a standing opponent;

(k) Use of illegal techniques to throw an opponent;

(l) Circular neck twisting;

(m) Striking the back of the head;

(n) Directly attacking the knee joint;

(o) Any joint attack including neck locks;

(p) Striking after the bell/signal has sounded;

(q) Striking after break has been called;

(r) Rubbing open lacerations;

(s) Any throw utilizing the hip to propel the opponent;

(t) Any trip or sweep using the rear of the leg as defined by malleolus to malleolus through the heel;

(u) Elevation of the opponent which causes both feet to leave the ground before executing a throw;

(v) Any "back breaking" technique which causes pressure on the opponent's spine;

(w) The use of abusive language in fighting area;

(x) Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent;

(y) Attacking an opponent who is under the referee's care at the time;

(z) Timidity (avoiding contact, or consistent dropping of mouthpiece, or faking an injury);

(aa) Interference from a competitor's seconds;

(bb) Holding on to the ropes or corner padding;

(cc) Intentionally throwing or trying to force an opponent out of the fighting area;

(dd) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions.