Course syllabus

Fighter Training · Course 1

Kickboxing Fundamentals

1. 1.Module 1 · Balanced stance and guard
2. 2.Module 2 · Footwork, distance and angles
3. 3.Module 3 · Jab and cross
4. 4.Module 4 · Hooks and uppercuts
5. 5.Module 5 · Front kicks and recovery
6. 6.Module 6 · Roundhouse and low kicks
7. 7.Module 7 · Defence and awareness
8. 8.Module 8 · Controlled combinations
9. 9.Module 9 · Shadowboxing, pads and bag work
10. 10.Module 10 · Safe training and conditioning

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Officials Certification · Course 2

IFC Event Fight Coordinator

1. 1.Module 1 · Coordination responsibilities
2. 2.Module 2 · Event planning and operational checks
3. 3.Module 3 · Scheduling and running order
4. 4.Module 4 · Fighter and corner coordination
5. 5.Module 5 · Officials and rules compliance
6. 6.Module 6 · Equipment, access and logistics
7. 7.Module 7 · Medical readiness and welfare
8. 8.Module 8 · Live event communication and changes
9. 9.Module 9 · Incidents, conflict and escalation
10. 10.Module 10 · Close-out and practical professionalism

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Instructor-approved practical assessment required for certification

Officials Certification · Course 3

IFC Matchmaker Elite Certification

1. 1.Module 1 · Fair and defensible matchmaking
2. 2.Module 2 · Verified identities and records
3. 3.Module 3 · Transferable skills and styles
4. 4.Module 4 · Weight and division eligibility
5. 5.Module 5 · Medical eligibility and restrictions
6. 6.Module 6 · Availability and short-notice replacements
7. 7.Module 7 · Agreements and material changes
8. 8.Module 8 · Oversight, rankings and conflicts
9. 9.Module 9 · Building and communicating the card
10. 10.Module 10 · Integrated decisions and practical review

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Instructor-approved practical assessment required for certification

Officials Certification · Course 4

IFC Referee Training Course

1. 1.Module 1 · Safety role and authority
2. 2.Module 2 · Bout preparation and briefing
3. 3.Module 3 · Discipline-specific rules
4. 4.Module 4 · Positioning and boundaries
5. 5.Module 5 · Commands and restarts
6. 6.Module 6 · Protective stoppages
7. 7.Module 7 · MMA submissions and ground action
8. 8.Module 8 · Fouls and proportionate responses
9. 9.Module 9 · Medical and corner stoppages
10. 10.Module 10 · Neutral conduct and practical development

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Instructor-approved practical assessment required for certification

Officials Certification · Course 5

IFC Elite Judging Certification

1. 1.Module 1 · The judge’s task
2. 2.Module 2 · Round-by-round and the 10-point must system
3. 3.Module 3 · Effective striking and impact
4. 4.Module 4 · Volume, pressure and counterstriking
5. 5.Module 5 · Effective MMA grappling
6. 6.Module 6 · Clinch and positional control
7. 7.Module 7 · Knockdowns and major moments
8. 8.Module 8 · Momentum and the whole round
9. 9.Module 9 · Neutrality, cards and communication
10. 10.Module 10 · Scenario analysis and practical review

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Instructor-approved practical assessment required for certification

Officials Certification · Course 6

IFC Time Keeper Certification

1. 1.Module 1 · Accurate timing and role boundaries
2. 2.Module 2 · Round schedules and arithmetic
3. 3.Module 3 · Equipment and backup preparation
4. 4.Module 4 · Starts, signals and stopping time
5. 5.Module 5 · Rest periods and round endings
6. 6.Module 6 · Interruptions and knockdowns
7. 7.Module 7 · Clock errors and failure response
8. 8.Module 8 · Communication and concentration
9. 9.Module 9 · Records and event coordination
10. 10.Module 10 · Practical readiness and review

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Instructor-approved practical assessment required for certification

Fighter Training · Course 7

Combat Judo Fundamentals

1. 1.Module 1 · Combat Judo principles
2. 2.Module 2 · Stances, balance and movement
3. 3.Module 3 · Gripping and posture control
4. 4.Module 4 · Throws and takedown concepts
5. 5.Module 5 · Breakfalls and injury prevention
6. 6.Module 6 · Groundwork and positional control
7. 7.Module 7 · Escapes and defensive movement
8. 8.Module 8 · Submission terminology and safety
9. 9.Module 9 · Responsible self-defence
10. 10.Module 10 · Discipline and safe development

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct

Fighter Training · Course 8

Combat Thaiboxing Fundamentals

1. 1.Module 1 · Combat Thaiboxing principles
2. 2.Module 2 · Stance, guard and movement
3. 3.Module 3 · Fundamental punches
4. 4.Module 4 · Kicks and distance management
5. 5.Module 5 · Elbows and knees
6. 6.Module 6 · Clinch and posture
7. 7.Module 7 · Defence and counters
8. 8.Module 8 · Combinations and training methods
9. 9.Module 9 · Awareness and self-protection
10. 10.Module 10 · Safe and disciplined development

Final examination · 50 questions · 95% pass mark · 48/50 correct