This law clarifies that the term 'boxing' also includes kickboxing and martial arts, but notes that certain specified sections and rules do not apply to kickboxing and martial arts.

The rules for professional boxing also apply to kickboxing and martial arts, unless the commission's regulations explicitly say otherwise.

This law states that a commission is responsible for creating rules to regulate kickboxing and martial arts, following another set of rules found in a specific section.

This section states that the commission is responsible for setting the rules for kickboxing and martial arts contests, including how long they last, the weight classes, and how participants compete. They must ensure all contests are fair and sportsmanlike. Additionally, contestants are required to wear approved protective gear.

If you're under 18 and participating in an amateur kickboxing or martial arts contest, you have to wear protective headgear that’s approved by the regulatory commission.

This law states that the rules in this chapter do not cover light and noncontact kickboxing and martial arts or the schools and instruction related to these activities.

This law says that the commission cannot act as an approving body for fighting competitions, meaning it doesn't give titles to fighters or events. Instead, professional and amateur kickboxing and martial arts associations handle this, as long as they follow the commission's rules when they're in California.

This law section allows a commission to create an advisory committee. The committee's role is to advise the commission about issues related to kickboxing or full-contact martial arts events. The members of the committee must be California residents and have experience as promoters, fighters, trainers, managers, or officials in these types of events. The committee can also choose its own leaders.

This law requires the creation of a special committee to investigate pankration contests, which are a form of martial arts, for participants under 18. The committee will have three members and will look into the legality and safety of these contests, considering possible legislation that might restrict or prohibit such competitions for minors. They will also explore necessary safety measures. By July 1, 2014, the committee must recommend any legislative changes to better regulate and oversee these contests to protect young participants.