ABC recognized MMA Official Training with Herb Dean

Certified MMA Judge and Referee Training Courses
Taught by Herb Dean

All certification courses are recognized by the
Association of Boxing Commissions

Certification Training Course
and MMA Shadow Event Weekend
Pasadena, CA

Certification Training Course Weekend
MMA Official 1 Feb 18, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
MMA Official 2 Feb 19, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

MMA Shadow Event
Fight Academy Pasadena
MMA Shadow Event Feb 18, 2012 - report time TBD
doors open @ 6 | show starts @ 7

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MMA Shadow Event
King of the Cage
Gold Country Casino, Oroville, CA
April 21, 2012 - report time TBD
doors open @ 4 | show starts @ 5

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Certification Training Course Weekend
MMA Official 1 April 28, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
MMA Official 2 April 29, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location TBD

Certification Training Course
and MMA Shadow Event Weekend
Buffalo Thunder Casino, Santa Fe, NM

Certification Training Course Weekend
MMA Official 1 May 11, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
MMA Official 2 May 12, 2012, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

MMA Shadow Event
King of the Cage
MMA Shadow Event May 12, 2012 - report time TBD

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We are passionate about teaching MMA Officiating!
All with a passion for learning, no matter what level,
are welcome to attend and participate.

MMA Referee School offers a variety of training courses and informational seminars
to educate everyone in MMA Officiating.The purpose of the courses is to teach and
distribute accurate information.

Those seeking certification are required to physically demonstrate MMA technique.

ABC Certification Training Courses

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.

MMA Official 1 Certification Course

Curriculum:
ABC Unified Rules, ethics, scoring criteria, judging guidelines, video mock judging fights with discussion and student demonstration of MMA techniques. Written, video and technique tests.

Passing MMA Official 1 course earns certification for MMA Judge Training. Those seeking certification are required to physically demonstrate MMA technique.

Course Fee:
$600

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download the
Unified Rules of MMA

This is part 1 of the
MMARS Study Guide
for both
MMA Official 1 & 2

Receive the complete MMARS Study Guide when you register online.

The earlier you register the more time you have to study before the training!

MMA Official 2 Certification Course

Curriculum:
ABC Unified Rules, ethics, duties, bout results, referee mechanics in the cage and student demonstration of MMA techniques. Written, video and technique tests.

Passing MMA Official 1 & 2 earns certification for MMA Referee Training. Those seeking certification are required to physically demonstrate MMA technique.

Course Fee:
$600

MMA Shadow Event Official Course

Shadow Herb at two live events. 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. Transition smoothly from the classroom to the cage while having the most experienced official on hand for any questions.

Event dates permitting, it is recommended to attend one shadow event before taking the classroom courses and the second afterwards.

All are encouraged to take the shadow 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.

Scheduled on an individual basis, space is very limited. Locations are across the US, travel is required.

Course Fee:
$600 - Attend 2 Events

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