More than 45 United States athletics or boxing commissions have agreed to regulate and allow mixed martial arts in their states. As the sport continues to explode and the enthusiasm seems to know no bounds, regulation has added much-needed rules and guidelines to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Each state has specific rules when it comes to fighter safety, typically including that all fighters must participate in a pre-fight medical screening by a commission-approved doctor and that insurance is required for all fighters and referees in events. Other rules, such as cage or ring size, are standard in most athletic commissions that regulate the sport. Most states rule under the standard mixed martial arts rules used in states such as Nevada and New Jersey. Since mixed martial arts is a very tough sport, it was necessary to create special insurance policies to correspond to the specific risks of MMA. . In addition to fitness, discipline and a lot of strength, injuries in MMA occur as a result of training, events or cage fighting. In the past, MMA insurance coverage was insufficient or the costs were too high, too limited or even unavailable. With Westpoint Insurance Group's Martial Arts Injury and Liability Insurance program, full contact combat sports are no longer an issue when participants have injury claims. Under this program, policyholders receive coverage for the payment of medical bills up to $100,000. While some people are still against the fighting style and physicality of MMA, the benefits clearly outweigh the consequences. With strict and organized regulation of MMA events, proper care and insurance risk can be minimized, but it is necessary to separate the costs in the middle of the card. Additional limitations and coverages are also possible and Westpoint can customize a quote to suit your needs. Additionally, Westpoint has a dedicated page on its website www.westpointinsurance.com where you can print information, request a quote or complete and pay for coverage online. Martial arts and MMA don't just make people better fighters. It benefits them in a broad spectrum of ways. Self-confidence, but not conceit, soon exudes from students. They are more assertive, respectful and attentive, developing skills for hard work and adaptation, gaining a new perspective on life, and the list goes on and on. You will not be disappointed with the results you receive on many different levels. Westpoint understands these principles as the foundation of our business, to help you along the way, because that's what it's all about: teamwork.!