Statute adds formal definitions for bareknuckle, Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing

The video reads the new definitions to clarify which activities fall under the statute. For example, the presenter says bareknuckle is defined as "any physical contact in which participants strike with a closed fist with the use of padded gloves." Jiu Jitsu is described as "Any grappling based martial art focused on positional control, throws, takedowns, joint locks and submission techniques, where the primary objective is to gain dominant position and compel a participant to submit through legal techniques rather than striking." Kickboxing is defined as "Any physical bout between two individuals striking with the hand, knee, and any part of the leg including the feet to outscore, knock out or otherwise disable an opponent into submission."

Those definitions establish the regulated scope of activities and will influence what events and competitors must follow the combative-sports rules for licensing, medical coverage and bout review.