Officials Certification

IFC Elite Judging Certification

The IFC Elite Judging Certification tests your ability to score rounds correctly across MMA, Kickboxing and Bare Knuckle. Each scenario asks you to decide who wins the round — or whether it is even (10–10).

Course outline

1. 01Module 1 · The judge’s task
2. 02Module 2 · Round-by-round and the 10-point must system
3. 03Module 3 · Effective striking and impact
4. 04Module 4 · Volume, pressure and counterstriking
5. 05Module 5 · Effective MMA grappling
6. 06Module 6 · Clinch and positional control
7. 07Module 7 · Knockdowns and major moments
8. 08Module 8 · Momentum and the whole round
9. 09Module 9 · Neutrality, cards and communication
10. 10Module 10 · Scenario analysis and practical review
11. EXFinal examination · 95% pass mark
12. PAPractical assessment approved by an instructor