One question that is yet to be judicially tested is whether grappling competitions are illegal under Section 83 of Canada’s Criminal Code. We know that amateur wrestling and judo contests are legal, unless Provinces pass laws to the contrary, as these are caught by the “Olympic Sport” exemptions in section 83(2)(a) of the Code.  But what … More Are Grappling Events Caught By Section 83 of Canada’s Criminal Code?

After covering what many consider to be the dryer topics in combat sports such as new legislation, regulatory developments, contract disputes and the like, I have finally come across a legal topic a little more interesting that the norm.  In short see what happens when the authorities in Thailand punish local thugs by forcing them in … More How’s This For Combat Sports Law? Punishing Crime with Muay Thai!

The BC Athletic Commissioner has announced that John McCarthy’s and Jerin Valel’s COMMAND training course will be back in BC from June 7-9, 2014 which will provide – Certification for New Professional MMA Judges – Re-certification for Previously Certified COMMAND Judges – Re certification for Previously Certified COMMAND Referees – Training for Amateur MMA Referees … More COMMAND Training Course Comes Back to BC