thedrifter
02-10-09, 03:18 PM
SC bill would lift ban on mixed martial arts
Posted: Feb 10, 2009 11:00 AM
Updated: Feb 10, 2009 11:00 AM
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A bill allowing mixed martial arts contests in South Carolina is up for debate by lawmakers.
The increasingly popular sport combines elements of karate, judo, jujitsu and kickboxing. Proponents say mixed martial arts has evolved from its no-holds-barred past to a regulated sport.
The bill by Republican Rep. Jim Merrill of Daniel Island and co-sponsored by 24 other House members of both parties is on the agenda of a subcommittee Tuesday.
The measure would repeal South Carolina's ban on such fighting events. The idea died last year in a Senate panel.
A contest was held at the Marines' training facility at Parris Island in October. The state had no jurisdiction because it was on a military installation.
Ellie
Posted: Feb 10, 2009 11:00 AM
Updated: Feb 10, 2009 11:00 AM
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A bill allowing mixed martial arts contests in South Carolina is up for debate by lawmakers.
The increasingly popular sport combines elements of karate, judo, jujitsu and kickboxing. Proponents say mixed martial arts has evolved from its no-holds-barred past to a regulated sport.
The bill by Republican Rep. Jim Merrill of Daniel Island and co-sponsored by 24 other House members of both parties is on the agenda of a subcommittee Tuesday.
The measure would repeal South Carolina's ban on such fighting events. The idea died last year in a Senate panel.
A contest was held at the Marines' training facility at Parris Island in October. The state had no jurisdiction because it was on a military installation.
Ellie