MMA Referee School offers a variety of training courses and informational seminars to educate everyone in MMA Officiating.

The ABC (Association of Boxing Commissions) draws its membership from state and tribal combative sports commissions from the United States and Canada. MMARS certification courses meet all requirements for Certified MMA Official training and Herb Dean is an approved trainer. Passing an ABC certified training course is a requirement for licensing.

Passing MMA Official 1 earns Certification for MMA Judging Training.
Passing MMA Official 1 & 2 earns Certification for MMA Referee Training.

ABC Unified Rules
Scoring Criteria
Judging Guidelines
Video mock judging fights with discussion - see how your cards match up with the pro's!
MMA techniques on the mat, physical demonstration of MMA technique is required.
Written, video and technique tests
8 hours

ABC Unified Rules
Ethics
Duties
Bout Results
Video review to referee fights with discussion
MMA techniques and referee mechanics in the cage, physical demonstration of MMA technique is required.
Written, video and technique tests
8 hours

Shadow Herb at a live event and get practical "in the field" training. Witness all aspects of officiating an event from the rules meeting to debriefing at the close of the event. Full day event can be 6 to 14 hours (varies with each event). Transition smoothly from the classroom to the cage while having the most experienced official on hand for any questions. Scheduled on an individual basis.

All are encouraged to take the course, the information gained by observing the mechanics of a live event cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Only MMARS certificate holders will be allowed to officiate at the event.