The following techniques are permissible in amateur mixed martial arts while an amateur mixed martial arts contestant is in a standing position: Closed hand strikes to head and body; Kicking techniques to body; Knees to body and legs; Throws, takedowns, and sweeps; Standing submissions; Chokes; Arm bars; and Shouldering. The following techniques are permissible in amateur mixed martial arts while an amateur mixed martial arts contestant is on the ground: Closed hand strikes to the body and legs; and Submissions restricted to those accomplished by: Chokes; Arm bars; or Straight leg locks.