We take our rules very seriously. We were following Combat Jiu Jitsu (CJJ) rules well before CJJ came into existence in 2017. We maintain the safety of the face, head and neck, avoiding concussions, facial bone breaks and needless injuries.  Most of our fights are the most submissions in 25-30 minutes.

Here are our, CJJ and MMA rules and expectations of the fighters since we began:

• All combat is real. Nothing is staged, choreographed, faked or pre-arranged.
• Takedowns, Ground Control, Submissions, Open Palm Strikes to the Face and Body allowed.
• Matches where Bare Knuckle wraps or MMA Gloves are worn allow kicking, kneeing and punching to the body in addition to the our/CJJ rules. These now take place in an Octagon!
• Closed Fist Strikes to the face, head, or throat / neck are PROHIBITED, as are kicks or knees to the head or face.
• All MMA submissions including hand smothering are allowed, except the Ezekiel choke.
• Grasping the hair to control the head is allowed.
• Techniques must be executed with no ill intent and matches cannot be won by knockout, brutality or with deliberate intent to cause injury.
• Submissions must be executed with gradually applied pressure allowing the opponent time to submit before injury.
• Strikes must be focused and delivered in a controlled manner ensuring proper placement.
• Matches are won by submission hold or move of any kind.  Most submissions in 25 minutes is the normal rule.
• The ropes are in play.  Ropes may be used for an advantage.
• Good sportsmanship is expected. Humiliation of an opponent is not tolerated.

Words from Tia:

“Freshfite ladies that represented last night at the “Violent Femmes” Live Event…I want to thank you for showing the town what you’ve got. You all put in great valiant fights. I know that each of you have strong hearts and the will to mold yourselves into better fighters every day. The character is there: you come to practice, you put in the time, you are proud of what you do and you come cross as fantastic ladies who are worth so much! I admire those that stick to things, and those that follow through. Freshfite is a team and an individual movement. It is there for us as women to enable and encourage! At times that there is physical pain it is ones own mind that can persevere through. This will spill over into your personal life and can only strengthen you more than you can imagine! Thanks again, Tia Takedown”