Illinois Passes Draconian Restrictions on Grappling Tournaments
Mandatory physicals are standard for mixed martial arts. However, submission grappling competitors in Illinois must now also submit the results of an EKG, chest x-ray, CT/MRI, drug test, blood test and eye examination to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before competing. The cost of getting these examinations is too high for most amateur competitors and is relatively unheard of for grappling competitions.
