Buakaw Por Pramuk

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Buakaw Por. Pramuk vs Albert Kraus K-1 World MAX 2008

Buakaw Por. Pramuk vs Albert Kraus K-1 World MAX 2008


Buakaw Por. Pramuk vs Albert Kraus K-1 World MAX 2008


Event: K-1  World MAX 2008
Date: 2008-04-09
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Division: super welterweight (154 lbs, 69.9 kg)

Look Mai Muay Thai







Minor Boxing Styles of Muay Thai

  1. Erawan Sei Nga
  2. Khun Yak Pha Nang
  3. Phra Ram Nao Sorn
  4. Kraisorn Kham Huay
  5. Kwang Liaw Lang
  6. Hiran Muan Phaen Din
  7. Nak Mud Ba Dan
  8. Ha Nu Man Tha Wai Waen
  9. Yuan Thod Hae
  10. Tha Yae Kham Sao
  11. Hong Peek Hak
  12. Sak Puang Ma Lai
  13. Then Kwad Lan
  14. Farn Look Buab
  15. Batha Loob Pak

Iron Mike Zambidis Vs Chahid Oulad El Hadj II ( HD Full fight ) 2012




Mike Zambidis vs Chahid Oulad El Hadj 2




 Mike Zambidis  with a record of 151-20-0
Chahid Oulad El Hadj with a record of 35-19-3
Former  fight Zambidis defeated Chahid by unanimous decision (October 3, 2010) >>>
Event: K-1 Rising 2012
Date: 2012-05-27
Location: Palacio Vista Alegre, Madrid, Spain
Division: super welterweight (154 lbs, 69.9 kg)




Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Muay Thai Kick


Basic techniques for one style of muay thai kick

Anderson Silva Muay Thai Match


A Silva Muay Thai Match

Human Weapon Muay Thai

 

The History channel took a deep look into the history and fighting techniques of Muay Thai on their show Human Weapon. Jason Chambers (mma) and Bill Duff (wrestling) travel around the world to learn new martial arts, to compete (with a pro in the sport) after just 1 week of training.





Muay Thai Training - Hardcore



Some good Muay Thai training in Thailand by Alex Sneddon from Scotland with coach Rambo.

Buakaw Por Pramuk hardness training with subtitles [english]

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Learn Muay Thai Online : The Noble Art of Muay Thai - Part 5

Part 5  - Learn Muay Thai Online

Mae Mai - Luk Mai Muay Thai

The Major and Minor Muay Thai Techniques



 Mae Mai Muay Thai


It is considered Mae Mai Muay Thai to a set of traditional techniques of Muay Thai. Muay Thai for Beginners first learn these techniques before workouts Look Mai Muay Thai, in the case of more detailed movements of the sport. These techniques of attack and defense movements consist of 15, they are:

     1. Salab Fan Pla
     2. Paksa Waeg Rang
     3. Sad Hok Chawa
     4. Inao Thang Grit
     5. Yo Khao Prasumaru
     6. Ta Then Kham Fak
     7. Mon Yan Lak
     8. Pak Look Thoy
     9. Fad Hang Jarakhe
     10. Hak Nguang Aiyara
     11. Naka Bid Hang
     12. Viroon Hok Glab
     13. Dab Chawala
     14. Jab Ling Khuanyak
     15. Hak Kor Erawan

Look Mai Muay Thai


Look Mai Muay Thai are the movements in a series of Muay Thai . Look Muay are a set of basic maneuvers from Muay Thai, which derive from Mae Mai Muay Thai. This division provides technical detailed sequences of attack and defense. Before starting the training of technical movements, the athlete must have a first experience of Mae Mai Muay Thai Thai Boxing techniques followed by 15 moves:

     1. Erawan Suey Nga
     2. Batha Loob Pak
     3. Khun Yak Pa Nang
     4. Prarama Nao Sorn
     5. Graisorn Kham Huai
     6. Lang Kwang Liew
     7. Hiran Muan Pan Din
     8. Nak Mood Badan
     9. Hanuman Thawai Waen
     10. Yuan Thod Hae
     11. Thayae Sao Kham
     12. Hong Peek Hak
     13. Malai Sak Phuang
     14. Then Kwad Lan

Wai Kru

Paying respect to the teacher



Monday, May 28, 2012

Learn Muay Thai Online : The Noble Art of Muay Thai - Part 4

Part 4  - Learn Muay Thai Online


- Elbows Techniques

  • Muay Elbows Techniques
  1. Elbows Punches
  2. Elbows Strike
  3. Swinging Elbow Punch
  4. Raised Elbow Punch
  5. Counter Elbow jab
  6. Reverse Elbow Punch
  7. Spinning Elbow Punch
  8. Downwards Elbow Punch
  9. Twisting Elbow Punch
  10. Spring Elbow Punch
  11. Spinning Raise Elbow Punch
  12. Double sideways elbow punch
  13. Double Elbow Punch
  14. Double Downward Elbow Punch
  15. Sweeping Elbow Punch
  16. Repeat Elbow Punch
  17. Short diagonal Elbow Punch

- Attacking and Defensive Techniques

  • Attacking
  1. Double movement Attack,Triple movement Attack ,Quadruple movement Attack
  2. Moves to confuse opponent
  • Defensive
  1. Evasive retreating moves
  2. Evasive moves
  3. Protective moves
  4. Subduing moves
  5. Grappling moves
  6. Throwing moves




Sunday, May 27, 2012

Learn Muay Thai Online : The Noble Art of Muay Thai - Part 3

Part 3  - Learn Muay Thai Online

- Fists,Feet,Knees,and Elbows Techniques

          Types of Punch
          1.Straight Punch 
             1.1 Forward Punch
             1.2 Follow-up Punch
          2.Swing Punch
             2.1 Short Swing Punch
             2.2 Long Swing Punch
             2.3 Back Swing Puncha
          3.Uppercut or upwards swing jabs
             3.1 Forward Uppercut 
             3.2 Follow-up Uppercut
          4.Smash Punch
             4.1 Short Smash Punch
             4.2 Long Smash Punch
  • Muay Thai Feet Techniques , Kicks ,Forward Push Kicks (Teep)

         Types of Kicks
          1.Straight Kicks
          2.Swing Kicks
          3.Sweeping Kick
             3.1 High Sweeping Kick
             3.2 Mid Sweeping Kick
             3.3 Low Sweeping Kick
          4.Spring Kick
          5.Backward Kick
          6.Jumping Kick
          7.Combined Knee and foot kick
          8.Front Kick
          9.Spring whip Kick
        10.Swing Smash Kick
        11.Smash Kick
        12.High Swing Kick
        13.Summersult Kick
        14.Kick using knee of opponent

  •  Teep (Forward Push Kick)

  1.  Straight Push Kick
  2.  Pecking Punch Kick
  3. Straight Push Kick using heel
  4. Straight Push Kick using toes
  5. Power Straight Pushing Kick
  6. Side Push Kick
  7. Slap Push Kick
  8. Reverse Push Kick
  9. Jumping Push Kick

  • Muay Thai Knee Kick Techniques

  1. Straight knee kick
  2. Swinging knee kick
  3. Sweeping knee kick
  4. Close knee kick
  5. Knee jab
  6. Twisting knee jab
  7. After clinch knee jab
  8. Jumping knee kick
  9. Knee smash
  10. Pulled - down knee kick
  11. Shoulder-held knee kick
  12. Stepping knee kick
  13. Jumping double knee kick
  14. Jumping single knee kick



  
     





Muay Thai superstar Grand Prix in Bangkok








          Hundreds of Muay Thai fans living outside Thailand will be flying to Bangkok for a "Grand Prix" of Muay Thai superstar action on June 8 and 9.
    Superstars Singdam Kiatmoo9, Saenchai Sor Kingsgtar and Nong-O Gaiyanghadao will defend their All-Star Muay Thai status at Lumpinee stadium on June 8 while the day after Jomthong Chuwattana, Sakeddao Petchapayatai, Big Ben Ch Praram 6 and Kem Sitsongpeenong will defend "Fortress Thailand" against the top international challengers in the "Battle for the Belts" event at the Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.
    The big weekend gathering of Thai and international top echelon talent in the Thai capital promises to be the highlight of the kingdom's boxing year.
    Six Thai arch-rivals have been matched for peak performance contests at Lumpinee.
    Saenchai will be hard pressed to match Pen-ek Sitnumnoi.
    In-form Nong-O should eclipse Petchboonchu FA Group while "Black Lion" Singdam will need to be at his best to get the edge over Wanchalerm Ud-donmuang who over the last 12 months has developed into a hardened unrelenting fighter.
    While the All-Stars at Lumpinee will be handicapped with maximum weight allowance, the other top Thai champions will be fighting at their best fighting weights for the WBC world titles.
    Sakeddao should have too much class for French lightweight star Raouf Beliouze and Rajadamnern's lightweight superstar Jomthong is expected to be too strong and talented for Turkey's champion Yetkin Ozkul.
    While Kem should dominate Alejedrano Asumo Oso (Spain), welterweight Big is in for a tough battle with Frenchman Fabio Pinca who's looking to win his second WBC world title.
    In the heavier weights _ where the Thais aren't physically big enough to compete _ Australian Steven McKinnon, who has held his WBC super-cruiserweight title for several years, faces the ultimate test of his long professional fighting career when he takes on Holland's Frank Munoz who's regarded as one Europe's best Muay Thai practitioners.
    A triumph against Munoz will make McKinnon become one of the great Muay Thai champions.
    Speaking from Sydney, McKinnon said he was "fully focused on beating Munoz."
    "The word is that he's unbeatable in Holland and the pride of Europe. If I beat him, as I expect I will, then I will be recognised as one of the greats in Muay Thai. To get that recognition would make me really proud."
    McKinnon has been the WBC world champion for several years but has had trouble finding top ranked contenders to take him on.
    "Going into an event with six other world champions defending their titles will be the highlight of my fighting life. I can't wait to get to Thailand," he said.
    The heavyweight world championship will be a titanic clash between Argentina's WBC world title-holder Christian Bosch and Japan's Fabiano Cyclone.
    Fabiano, a former K1 heavyweight star, has promised his fans that he will be in peak condition when he faces Bosch.
    The Japanese star said he expected the heavyweight Muay Thai clash to "be hard and unforgiving. "If I am not at my best I might get knocked out. I will go to Thailand prepared to fight at my best to win," he said in Tokyo.
    After losing to Simon Marcus, US light-heavyweight star Joe Schilling is thankful of getting a crack for the title held by Russia's Artem Levin.
    Schilling, who knocked down Marcus, said he had improved and was now ready to go to the top final level and win the world title.
    Marcus said he was disappointed he had to withdraw but had not given up his ambition to win a WBC green title belt.
    He did not give any reason for being unable to fight, although he is reportedly fully recovered from Schilling's hard knock down punch that he sustained in his last fight in Las Vegas.
    June 8
    Lumpinee All-Star Super Fights
    Nong-O Gaiyanghadao v Petchboonchu FA Group; Singdam Kiatmoo9 v Wanchalerm Ud-donmuang; Saenchai Sor Kingstar v Pen-ek Sitnumnoi
    June 9
    WBC Battle for the Belts
    Lightweight world championship: Jomtong Chuwattana (Thailand) v Yetkin Ozkul (Turkey); Super-lightweight world championship; Sakeddao Petchapayatai (Thailand) v Raouf Beliouz (France)
    Welterweight world championship: Big Ben Ch Praram 6 (Thailand) v Fabio Pinca (France)
    Super-welterweight world championship: Kem Sitsongpeenong (Thailand) v Alejedrano Asumo Oso (Spain)
    Light-heavyweight world championship: Artem Levin (Russia) v Joe Schilling (USA)
    Super-cruiserweight world championship: Steve McKinnon (Australia) v Frank Munoz (Holland)
    Heavyweight world championship: Christian Bosch (Argentina) v Fabiano Cyclone (Japan)
                                                                                              source bangkokpost.com

Learn Muay Thai Online : The Noble Art of Muay Thai - Part 2

Part 2 - Learn Muay Thai Online

 - Fundamental Principles
  • Target Areas of Body
  • Fists,Feet,Knees,and Elbows in Muay Thai 
- Basic Techniques in Muay Thai Training






Learn Muay Thai Online : The Noble Art of Muay Thai - Part 1

Part 1  - Learn Muay Thai Online

- A Practical introduction to Muay Thai

- Muay Thai Training Gear Traditional & Modern

- Traditional Initiation Rites

- Training Techniques Traditional & Modern


Muay Thai Stadiums in Thailand

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok,Thailand

There are two main stadiums for modern Muay Thai:

Lumpini Stadium

located to the east of Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road ,Bangkok
Tel: (662) 252-8765, 251-4303, 253-7702, 253-7940
Fight Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays from 18.30 - 23.00 , Saturday afternoons 16.30 - 20.00, Saturday nights from 20.30 - 24.00
Tickets : 500 - 1,500 Baht
Description : the Lumpinee is run by Royal Thai Army on behalf of Thai Government.
The ranking system and championship titles are held from Flyweight (111 lb) up to Super Welterweight (154 lb).
 From the MRT (Lumpini Station), the stadium should be on your left hand side.
the famous Champion fighters who have fought in Lumpinee Stadium:

Ratchadamnoen Stadium

Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue,Bangkok
Tel: (662) 281-4205, 280-1684-6
Fight Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 18.30 - 23.00, Sundays starting at 16.00 - 20.00 and 20.30 - 12.00
Tickets:  from 1,000 - 2,000 Bath
Description : the Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern Muay Thai. The stadium has its own ranking system and championship titles up to Middleweight (160 lbs).
the best way to get to the stadium is by taxi.

List of  former champions :

Saturday, May 26, 2012

How to Wrap your Hands for Muay Thai Training

How to Wrap your Hands for Muay Thai Training




Muay Thai coach and retired fighter. Kumron Vaitayanon shows you how to wrap your hands for Muay Thai training ,make sure that when you put the bend around your nuckles your fingers are opened.
wrap is used to protect your wrist and your hand. many people sprain and damage their wrist when boxing. the tape is meant to make this less likely by providing support. the support around your hand will also keep you from breaking your hand. you should always wrap your hands when boxing. your knuckles will build up enough anyways. wrapping can just allow you to train harder without bad injuries that prevent you from being able to punch.

Why do we tie your hands with bandages?

Of course, so to minimize the risk of injury, ie, dislocation of the thumb, fracture of the hand and even hygiene.there is no single way to the proper binding of bandages.

How To Pronounce Muay Thai






How To Pronounce Muay Thai : It's moy tie.

Friday, May 25, 2012

What is Muay Thai



What is Muay Thai:
 Muay Thai” which is also known as Thai Boxing in some countries like the United States and England, is also well known as Thai Boxing and Muay  Thai is a martial art with over 2200 years old and the national sport in Thailand. called มวยไทย”. "Muay" is a derivation of "Mavya" from Sanskrit , an ancient Indian language Which means “to make things united”.
 Muay Thai  is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes along with various clinching techniques that make Muay Thai widely known as The Science of Eight Limbs. Thai ancestors had taught and passed on this legacy of Muay Thai to younger generations through a sacred tradition that captures the heart and soul of all Thais and continues to live on. Thai developed special skills by combining skills in using weapons like saber, sword ,etc with Muay Thai.

The history of Muaythai isn’t clear since the Burmese army sacked Ayutthaya, the archives of Thai history were lost. There are several theories about the origin of Muay Thai , But there are two main theories.One says that Muay Thai  developed as the Thai people moved down from China .But the other theory says that Thai people were already here.The second  says Muaythai was a part of Thai culture right from its dawn. it’s the sport of kings.
Muaythai was under King Naresuan in 1584, during Ayuddhaya period. every soldier trained in Muaythai, as the King did.In many periods of history Thai ,Muay Thai was very popular among Thais, especially in the period of King Pra Chao ,better known as "Tiger King". He was one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters in history. During his reign the Muay Thai was part of military training and was taught in all schools. He loved Muay Thai so much ,he often fought in contests, beating the local champions. Until around 1920 AD, the fighters did not wear gloves, nor any other type of protection. It was just used strips of cotton, hemp or strips of horsehair wrapped hands. Some former coaches say that in some fights, the fighters were using glue and ground glass in these bandages to hurt the enemy more effectively. However, this is not entirely confirmed by most historians. The coconut shells or shells were also used as a protection of the genitals. The fights were not divided by weights as well as there were no breaks during the fights, the boxers fought until one was knocked unconscious, suffered a serious injury or even death. The old rules of Muay Thai consisted simply of the ban to hit groin, pulling hair. Later rounds were used in combat .Due to the high degree of injuries that occurred between the fighters after the year 1920 AD, some rules have been adapted . Among them may be referred to the divisions by weight, the use of gloves, include the rounds and the referee along with the judges side. But many things remained of the old fights, such as the use of a musical ensemble with ancient instruments in order to give rhythm to the fight. Another tradition is maintained using the Wai Kru. Which is a dance ritual that serves to honor the coach, your parents, your school Muay Thai, former fighters of his gym, his teachers at school, etc. Another tradition that is kept in this magnificent martial art is the use of Mongkon and Praciat. The Mongkon is a band that is placed at the head of fighters to protect them before the fight and was take off  after the Wai Kru ritual. The "Praciat" is a braided rope that is placed in one or both arms of the fighter and it remains with the fighter throughout the fight.

Nowadays, Muay Thai is very  popular outside of Thailand. It has its practitioners in the Americas, Australia, Japan, Europe, as well as in many other countries around the world. . Many fighter train Muay Thai to self-defense, Some fighters train to fight on the ring to be champion while Western fighters popular train Muay Thai for use in Mix Martial Arts, MMA and UFC.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Rules & Regulations

Rules & Regulations

SECTION 1 - General Competitions

1. The Ring
In general competitions, the ring will be as follows:

1.1. The ring is a place constructed for competitions. The ring will be 6.10 x 6.10 meters for small size and 7.30 x 7.30 meters for larger size. Measurements shall be taken from the inner edge of the ring rope. It must be constructed sturdily and safely at a level without any obstructions. The ring floor must stretch out beyond the ring ropes at least 50 centimeters, but not more than 90 centimeters.

1.2. The ring floor must be placed at least 1.20 meters from the ground, but not more than 1.50 meters. In each of the four ring corners, one ring post of 10 to 12.5 centimeters in diameter is erected no more than 2.70 meters from the ground. The ring floor must be covered with soft material, such as rubber, soft cloth pieces, sponge, or similar material, in order to reach a thickness of at least 2.50 centimeters and not more than 3.75 centimeters. A top-up of canvas must cover the entire ring area, being tightly and smoothly secured
.
1.3. The ring installation is to position the red corner on the left hand side of the Chairman of the ring official's table, the blue corner opposite to the red corner and the other two shall be neutral corners.

1.4. There shall be 4 surrounding ring ropes of 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter, padded with smooth and soft material, attached tightly to the four corner posts. The ropes shall be attached at 45 centimeters, 75 centimeters, 1.05 meters and 1.35 meters from the ring floor, respectively as measured to the top of the ropes. The ropes of each side must be held by two strong pieces of cloth, 3 to 4 centimeters wide, equally spaced from each other. Such pieces of cloth must be tightly tied to hold the ropes. All four corners must be padded with cushioning or other material in good condition to protect the boxers from any harm. There must be a set of steps at the red corner and another one at the blue corner for the boxers and their seconds. A third set of steps shall be located near the neutral corner for the referee, doctor, etc.

1.5. Two boxes made of plastic or of other material shall be provided in both neutral corners: one box each (outside the ring) for the referee to dispose cotton or fallen material.


2. Ring Equipment for Competition
The ring shall contain the following equipment:
  • Two chairs (stools) or swivel chairs for boxers
  • A mop to wipe the ring floor and two foot - towels
  • Two small bottles for drinking water and two water spraying bottles
  • Two towels
  • Two buckets of water
  • Tables and chairs for officials
  • A bell
  • One or two stopwatches
  • Score cards
  • A locked box for scorecards
  • A set of round, time show-case, and bout markers
  • A stretcher
  • A pair of safety scissors
  • Other instruments essential for the competitions (e.g. an amplifier and a microphone)
3. Gloves

3.1. For gloves used in competition, the leather portion must not be heavier than one-half (1/2) of the glove's total weight and the glove's inner pads must weigh at least one-half (1/2) of the total weight. It is not permitted to change the shape of glove's inner pads or to rub the glove's inner pads spreading them from the original shape.

3.2. Boxers must use exclusively gloves certified by the WMC Executive Board in accordance with the regulations and provided by the stadium manager.

3.3. The glove sizes for competitions are as follows:
  • The boxers between the Mini Flyweight division and the Featherweight division must use the gloves of six (6) ounces (132 grams).
  • The boxers between the Super Featherweight division and the Welterweight division must use the gloves of eight (8) ounces (227 grams).
  • The boxers between the Super Welterweight division and over must use the gloves of ten (10) ounces (284 grams).
3.4. Glove's laces must be tied with knots behind the wrists. Glove wearing must be inspected and stamped by the authorised glove inspector who must observe and control glove wearing to ensure that the boxers wear gloves according to the rules until the boxers step into the ring.


4. Hand Bandages

4.1. Boxers must wrap their hands with soft hand bandages no longer than six (6) meters and no wider than five (5) centimetres for each hand.

4.2. Boxers may use plaster or rubber-glue tape, no longer than one (1) meter and no more than two and a half (2.50) centimetres wide for each hand, in order to top-up on the wrist or back of the hand. It is absolutely forbidden to top-up on the knuckles
.
4.3. Boxers must use exclusively bandages provided by the stadium manager. It is absolutely prohibited to use personal hand bandages.

4.4. Hand wrapping must be inspected and stamped by an authorised official before the boxers are allowed to put on gloves. This is to certify it is in accordance with the rules.

5. Attire


5.1. Boxers must wear shorts neatly at half-thigh length, without shirt or shoes. The red corner boxer may wear shorts in red, pink, maroon, or white. The blue corner boxer may wear shorts in blue, navy blue, or black.

5.2. Boxers must wear a protective cup or a groin guard for the genital organs, made of strong material capable to protect them from knee blows or other kinds of blows. The groin guard is strung and tied with a knot behind the back and neatly covered ends.

5.3. Boxers shall not be allowed to have too long hair and beard. Moustache is allowed but not too long to be over the lips.

5.4. Boxers' fingernails and toenails must be closely and neatly cut.

5.5. Boxers shall wear a sacred headband (Mongkol) only when they pay homage (Waikru) before the bout. During the bout boxers may wear an inscribed cloth, amulet, or charm around the upper arm (Prajiad) or strung around the waist (Takrut), considering it is neatly wrapped and covered with cloth to prevent harm.

5.6. Boxers may wear ankle supports, one for each ankle, but not to be shin supports, or to roll half way down. Wrapping the ankles and legs with pieces of cloth is not permitted.

5.7. Boxers shall not wear belts or dangerous ornaments.

5.8. It is not permitted to apply vaseline, rubbing oil (balm), fat, or herbal ointment on the boxers' body or gloves.

5.9. Form fitted gum shields must be worn during the contest.

5.10. Dressing violation shall be called in case the boxers' uniforms are not clean or not in accordance with Rules 5.1 to 5.9. The referee shall order the offending boxer to correct all faults before the bout starts. During the bout, if the boxers' gloves or attire is improperly displaced, the referee shall stop the fight immediately to correct the faults.


6. Age, Weight Divisions and Weigh-in

6.1. Boxers must be at least 15 years old to compete under such rules and regulations.

6.2. Boxers must weigh at least 100 pounds and over to compete under such rules and regulations.

6.3. Boxers competing against each other must not be more than five (5) pounds weight difference.

6.4. Boxers must have at least three (3) hours of rest after the weigh-in, before the beginning of the bout.

6.5. Weight divisions should be divided as follows:
CLASSPOUNDSKILOGRAMS
Mini Fly Weight10547.62
Junior Fly Weight10848.99
Fly Weight11250.80
Junior Bantam Weight11552.16
Bantam Weight11853.52
Junior Feather Weight12255.34
Feather Weight12657.15
Junior Light Weight13058.97
Light Weight13561.24
Junior Welter Weight14063.50
Welter Weight14766.68
Junior Middle Weight15469.85
Middle Weight16072.58
Super Middle Weight16876.20
Light Heavy Weight17579.38
Super Light Heavy Weight18282.55
Cruiser Weight19086.18
Heavy Weight20995.00
Super Heavy Weight209+95.00+

6.6. Weigh-in

6.6.1. The boxers must weigh-in without clothes on the contest day between 08:00-10:00 o'clock. The stadium manager may change the above timetable if reasonable.

6.6.2. Before weigh-in, the boxers must have their physical examination checked by a doctor to certify that they are physically fit to compete.

6.6.3. The boxer's manager or his representative may witness the weigh-in.

7. Paying Homage (Wai Kru) and Rounds

7.1. Before the bout every boxer must pay homage in accordance with the art and customs of muaythai, accompanied by musical instruments of Javanese oboe: a Javanese tom-tom (drum), and a pair of small cup-shaped cymbals for rhythm. The bout will start after paying homage.

7.2. Boxers shall shake hands before the beginning of the first round and before the beginning of the final round, symbolising that they will compete in the spirit of sportsmanship and in accordance with the official rules and regulations.

7.3. A bout consists of five (5) rounds of three (3) minutes each with two (2) minutes resting interval between rounds. The time shall be stopped in case of interruptions for cautioning, warning, correction of the boxers' attire, or other similar causes, and shall be excluded from the competing time of that round.


8. Seconds

8.1. In general competitions, each boxer may have two (2) seconds. The referee must be informed about the chief second and his assistant before the bout. For championship bouts, each boxer may have up to three (3) seconds, but only two (2) seconds are allowed into the ring during round intervals.

8.2. Second's Duties:

8.2.1. Seconds shall not give any advice or encourage their boxer during the bout. If they violate the rule, the referee will warn, caution, or dismiss them from their duties.

8.2.2. During the bout, the seconds must stay on their seats. Before each round, they must clear towels, water bottles, and other materials from the ring platform.

8.2.3. During a round interval, the seconds must check the boxer's attire in readiness for the bout. If there is any problem, the seconds must notify the referee immediately to solve it.

8.2.4. When applying water on boxers, the seconds shall not wet the ring floor. They must also towel the boxer.

8.2.5. Seconds must not use abusive words and shall not hurt the boxers during or after the bout.

8.2.6. Seconds must wear uniforms or shirts with their boxing camp symbol, which are in no way offensive or abusive.

8.2.7. The boxer's chief second may give up for his boxer by stepping into the ring.

8.2.8. Seconds are not allowed to throw sponges or towels into the ring at any time, particularly during the course of counting.

8.2.9. Seconds may arrange their own material, equipment and medical supplies at their corners as follows:
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Towels
  • Adrenaline of 1/1000 solution or other substances as approved by ring doctor
  • Gauze
  • Cotton buds
  • A pair of safety scissors
  • Wound bandages
  • Absorbent cotton bandages or wound soft bandages.
9. Referees

The primary concern of the referees should be the care of the boxers.

9.1. Referees' Attire

9.1.1. Referees must wear blue or black trousers, and shirts or pullovers with WMC emblem on the left chest pocket.

9.1.2. Referees must wear light shoes without heels.

9.1.3. Referees shall not wear eyeglasses or metal ornaments.

9.1.4. The referees' fingernails must be closely and neatly cut.

9.2. Referees' Duties:

9.2.1. To prevent a weaker boxer from receiving undue and unnecessary punishment.

9.2.2. Control that the rules and fair play are strictly observed.

9.2.3. To interpret rules and implementing the rules or to decide or to act upon any situations not provided in the rules.

9.2.4. To closely control the bout at all times.

9.2.5. To inspect the boxer's gloves, attire and gum shields.

9.2.6. To use three commands as follows:

"หยุด" (YUD): To order the boxers to stop

"แยก" (YAK): To order the boxers to separate from each other. After the YAK command both boxers must step back at least one step before engaging the fight again.

"ชก" (CHOK): To order the boxers to fight.

9.2.7. Referees shall show a clear and proper signal to tell the offending boxer's fault.

9.2.8. When the referee disqualifies a boxer because of a serious rule violation or he stops the bout, he
must notify the Chairman of the ring officials for his reasons.
9.2.9. Referees shall not allow boxers who intentionally violate rules, to gain advantage (e.g. grabbing ropes to kick or knee his opponent, etc.).

9.2.10. Referees shall not engage in any action which may influence the bout in any way, so that the boxers may gain or lose advantage (e.g. fast or slow counting, warning or not warning, etc.).

9.2.11. At the end of the bout, the referee must collect the score cards from the three judges and hand them to the Chairman of the ring officials for inspection.

9.2.12. At the end of the bout, the referee shall bring both boxers to the centre of the ring facing the Chairman's table. He will then raise the winner's hand according to the announcement.

9.2.13. Referees shall neither criticize nor give an interview about the future fight results or the past fight results without permission from the WMC Executive Board.

9.3. Referees' Powers:

9.3.1. To terminate the contest at any stage if he considers it to be one-sided.

9.3.2. To terminate the contest upon seeing that the boxer is too seriously injured to continue the bout. He may consult the ring doctor and he must follow the doctor's suggestion after consultation
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9.3.3. To terminate the contest upon seeing that the boxer is not in earnest to fight. In this case, either boxer or both may be disqualified.

9.3.4. To stop counting upon seeing that if he continues the count, the boxer may be in danger.

9.3.5. To stop the count when the opponent does not go to the furthest neutral corner or he comes out from the neutral corner before the count is finished.

9.3.6. To stop the fight to warn or caution the boxer who violates rules or for other reasons in order to apply justice or to enforce rules.

9.3.7. To disqualify the boxer who ignores the referee's commands or who harms the referee or who aggressively offends the referee.

9.3.8. To dismiss from duty the second who disobeys rules. The referee may disqualify the boxer whose second disobeys the referee's orders.

9.3.9. For the boxer who severely violates rules, the referee has the power to disqualify him or he may declare the bout of "no decision" after warning or cautioning, or even without previous cautioning or warning.

9.3.10. To warn the boxer who violates the rules, the referee must stop the fight before he clearly warns the offending boxer in order that the boxer understands the cause and objective of the warning. The referee must show a hand signal, pointing to the boxer to inform all judges that there is a warning. The referee must disqualify the boxer who has been given three warnings or declare "no decision." If it is a serious offense, the referee may disqualify him even though there has been no previous caution or warning.

9.3.11. The referee may caution a boxer. A Caution is a procedure to notify the boxer that he must be careful and to prevent the boxer from making a mistake which is against the rules.

9.4. Counting procedure for boxers outside the ring

9.4.1. When a boxer has been attacked by his opponent's legal weapons, and as a result, has fallen outside the ring, the referee must order his opponent to go to the furthest neutral corner. If the boxer outside the ring is too slow to get into the ring, the referee shall count immediately
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9.4.2. When a boxer, or both, falls outside the ring, the referee shall count to "ยี่สิบ" (20). If the boxer manages to get into the ring before the count of twenty, the bout will continue and the boxer loses no point.

9.4.3. The referee shall stop counting if the boxer that has fallen outside the ring is obstructed or delayed to go up into the ring by any person. The referee shall clearly warn the offender and continue the count. If the offender disobeys, the referee shall stop the bout and inform the Chairman of the ring officials.

9.4.4. When both boxers fall outside the ring, the referee shall count. If either boxer tries to delay getting in the ring, the referee shall stop counting and clearly warn the offender and continue the count. If the offender disobeys, the referee shall disqualify that boxer to lose the fight or of "no decision".

9.4.5. If both boxers fall outside the ring, the referee is counting and a boxer is able to get back into the ring before the count of twenty, the referee shall declare that boxer the winner. However, if both boxers cannot get back into the ring before the count of twenty, the referee shall declare a draw.

10. Judges

10.1. Judges must dress as the referees. They may however wear eyeglasses.

10.2. Judges' Duties:

10.2.1. Judges must sit one on each of the four sides of the ring with a distance from the spectators.

10.2.2. During the bout, judges shall not speak with the boxers or any other people. If necessary, they may speak with the referee during the resting intervals between rounds to inform the referee in case of an incident (e.g. seconds' misconduct, loose ropes).

10.2.3. Judges shall score independently and accordingly to the rules. They must record scores in the score cards immediately after each round and they must add up the scores of both boxers for each round.

10.2.4. Judges must identify the winner and sign the score cards before handing them to the referee.

10.2.5. Judges shall not leave their seats until the referee declares the contest result.

10.2.6. Judges shall neither criticize nor give an interview about the future fight results or the past fight results without permission from the WMC Executive Board.


11. Chairman of the Ring Officials

11.1. Chairmen Duties:

11.1.1. To assign referees and judges for duties within the competition program.

11.1.2. To monitor the performance of referees and judges as stated by the rules and regulations. In case
any referee or judge performs his duty incorrectly or ineffectively, the Chairman of the ring officials shall report his assessment to the stadium manager, or Secretary General of WMC (for International Championship).

11.1.3. To solve competition problems and report incidents to the stadium manager.

11.1.4. To advice referees and judges on any decision-making matter.

11.1.5. To monitor all score cards for the correct score sum, boxers' names, identification of the winner and the judges' signatures.

11.1.6. To notify the ring announcer about the fight result to be pronounced to the public.

11.1.7. To notify the stadium manager and report to the WMC Executive Board for punishment considerations in case the boxer intentionally and severely violates any rule, which is contradictory with ethics and sportsmanship.

11.1.8. In case there is an unusual incident from which the referee and judges are unable to continue to work, Chairman of the ring officials shall act immediately, by all means, to continue the contest.

11.2. Chairmen Powers:

11.2.1. Chairman of the ring officials may overrule the referee and judges by reversing the decision of the referee and judges only for the following cases:
  • if the referee's decision is contradictory with the rules & regulations
  • if the judges have incorrectly added up scores, resulting in a different decision from factual evidence.
12. Timekeeper and Announcer

12.1. The timekeeper and the announcer must sit beside the ring at designated seats.

12.2. Timekeeper's duties:

12.2.1. To monitor the number of rounds and competing time for each round, resting interval time between rounds, and time of time-outs.

12.2.2. To signal for the beginning and the ending of each round by striking the bell.

12.2.3. To signal five (5) seconds before the beginning of each round for the ring to be cleared.

12.2.4. To deduct the time of interruptions or the time stopped by referee order from the total round time.

12.2.5. To monitor for the correct time with a stopwatch or a clock throughout the entire duration of the fight.

12.2.6. The timekeeper shall not give the bell signal while the referee is counting, despite the round time expiration. The timekeeper shall strike the bell when the referee orders "ชก" (CHOK) or "fight".

12.3. Announcer's duties:

12.3.1. To announce names, boxing camps or nations, corners, and weights of both boxers to the spectators, when boxers enter the ring.

12.3.2. To announce that the seconds have to leave the ring when they hear the warning signal from the timekeeper.

12.3.3. To announce the beginning and ending of each round.

12.3.4. To announce the verdict of the contest and identify the winner.

13. Decisions

13.1. Winning on Points:
  • At the end of the bout, the boxer with the judges' majority decision wins the contest.
13.2. Winning by Knockout (KO):
  • In case a boxer is knocked down and cannot continue the fight within ten (10) seconds, his opponent wins by knockout.
13.3. Winning by Technical Knockout (TKO):
  • In case a boxer outclasses his opponent very clearly or one-sidedly outpoints his opponent.
  • In case the opponent cannot continue the contest immediately after the resting interval of a round.
  • In case the opponent is seriously injured and cannot continue the contest.
  • In case the opponent has been counted for more than two (2) times (i.e. 3 times) in one round, or more than four (4) times (i.e. 5 times) in the entire fighting contest.
  • In case the opponent has fallen out of the ring and cannot get back into the ring after the referee has counted "ยี่สิบ" (YISIP) or twenty (20).
  • In case his opponent spontaneously withdraws form the contest due to injury or other causes.
13.4. Winning by Disqualification:
  • In case his opponent severely violates the rules and the referee disqualifies him, whether or not there has been any previous warning or cautioning.
13.5. Winning by Walkover:
  • In case a boxer's opponent does not pass the ring doctor's physical examination, cannot make weigh-in, or does not show up to compete as scheduled.
13.6. A Draw Decision:
  • The majority decision is even as a draw.
  • In case both boxers are knocked down and they have been counted out of ten (10).
  • In case both boxers have fallen out of the ring and they have been counted out of twenty (20).
  • In case both boxers are so seriously injured that they cannot continue the contest.
13.7. No Decision:
  • In case the referee considers that either boxer is not in earnest and he declares that "there is no decision for this bout as the red corner / blue corner / or both boxers fight dishonourably".
13.8. No Contest:
  • In case the boxers have been warned and cautioned by the referee and persist on fighting.
13.9. Cancellation of Contest:
  • In case of ring damage, a riot from spectators, or an unexpected situation causing it impossible to continue the contest.
14. Scoring System
14.1. A score shall be awarded when boxers use fists, feet, knees, and elbows as muaythai fighting weapons to hit his opponent powerfully, accurately, unprotected, and according to the rules.

14.2. Scoring advantage is awarded to:

14.2.1. The boxer who goes on target with muaythai weapons the most.

14.2.2. The boxer with heavier, more powerful, and the most accurate hits on target, using muaythai weapons.

14.2.3. The boxer who can cause more physical exhaustion to his opponent by use of muaythai weapons.

14.2.4. The boxer who shows better style of aggressive attacks.

14.2.5. The boxer who shows better defence of muaythai art and techniques.

14.2.6. The boxer who violates the rules the least.

14.3. Scoring advantage is not awarded to:

14.3.1. The boxer who violates any rule when using his muaythai weapons.

14.3.2. Muaythai weapons strike on the opponent's arm(s) or leg(s) as his self-defence techniques.

14.3.3. The hit is light, without power or body weight behind it.

14.3.4. The boxer kicks on target, his kicking leg is caught by his opponent and he is thrown on the ring floor. The kicker however scores a point, if his leg is caught by the opponent and he pretends to fall on the ring floor (violation of rules).

14.3.5. Throwing the opponent on the floor without using any muaythai weapon.

14.4. Scoring points system:

14.4.1. Full ten (10) points are given to the winner of the round and his opponent may be given 9 - 8 - 7 points in proportion. Points are not given in fraction.

14.4.2. For an even round, both boxers score full ten (10) points (10:10).

14.4.3. The winner of a round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores nine (9) points (10:9), in case Rules 14.4.4 through 14.4.7 do not apply.

14.4.4. The clear winner of a round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores eight (8) points (10:8).

14.4.5. The winner of a round with his opponent having been counted once in that round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores eight (8) points (10:8).

14.4.6. The clear winner of a round with his opponent having been counted once in that round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores seven (7) points (10:7).

14.4.7. The winner of a round with his opponent having been counted twice that round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores seven (7) points (10:7).

14.4.8. Boxers who have been warned must lose one point in that round.


15. Fouls

The boxer who intentionally behaves in any of the following mode is considered foul:

15.1. Biting, eye poking, spitting on the opponent, sticking out tongue to make faces, head butting, striking, or any similar action.

15.2. Throwing, back breaking, locking the opponent's arms, using Judo and wrestling techniques.

15.3. Falling over or going after a fallen opponent or opponent who is getting up. Rope grabbing to fight or for other purposes.

15.4. Using provocative manners during contest.

15.5. Disobeying the referee's command.

15.6. Knee striking at the groin area (e.g. holding for knee striking at the groin and straight knee striking at the groin area). For such violations, the referee has the right to allow a resting time-out, not more than five (5) minutes long. If the knee-struck boxer refuses to continue, the referee shall declare him as the loser or "no decision".

15.7. Catching the opponent's leg and pushing forwards more than two (2) steps without using any weapons. The referee shall order the boxer to stop and shall give him caution. After two cautions, the referee shall warn him.

15.8. If a boxer pretends to fall on the ring floor after his kicking leg is caught. This is considered to be taking advantage over his opponent and the referee shall give him a caution. If the boxer repeats the action and the referee has given him two cautions, he shall receive a warning.

15.9. When both boxers fall out of the ring and either boxer tries to delay getting back into the ring.

15.10. Using forbidden substances as specified by WADA.

15.11. Violating any of the rules.

16. Knock Down

A boxer is considered to be down whenever he is in any of the following states:
16.1. Any part of his body, except feet, touches the floor.

16.2. He stands, leans, or sits on the ring ropes.

16.3. Any part of his body, or the whole body, is out of the ropes.

16.4. Following a hard hit, he has not fallen and is not lying on the ropes, but is in a semi-conscious state and cannot, in the opinion of the referee, continue the round.

16.5. In case the knocked down boxer manages to stand up and is ready to continue the fight before the referee has counted to "แปด" (PAD) or eight (8). In such case, the referee must continue counting until "แปด" (8) before he orders "ชก" (CHOK) or "fight".

16.6. If the knocked down boxer is ready to continue before the count of "สิบ" or ten (10), but he falls down again without any additional blow. In such case, the referee shall continue to count from the number he was interrupted at.

16.7. In case the referee has counted out of "สิบ" or ten (10), the bout shall be considered finished. In such case, the referee shall declare the knocked down boxer to have lost the bout by "knockout."
16.8. In case both boxers fall on the ring floor simultaneously, the referee shall proceed on counting and shall keep on counting as long as there is one boxer on the ring floor. If both boxers cannot manage to stand up until they are counted out of "สิบ" or ten (10), the referee shall declare a "draw." In case the boxers are trying to stand up, but have their arms or legs tangled, or one boxer is on top of the other, the referee must stop the count and separate them. He shall then continue his count in case one of the boxers is still on the ring floor.

16.9. In case of a knockdown, the referee must wait for one (1) second before he begins counting loudly from one to ten with one-second interval. Along with his counting action, the referee must show a hand signal for each second in order to notify the boxer of the number of counts.

16.10. In case a boxer is not ready to continue the bout following a resting interval between rounds, the referee must count, unless it is due to improper dressing.

17. Ring Doctor

17.1. The ring doctor must be present at a designated seat throughout the competition until the end of the last bout. The following are the ring doctor's duties:

17.1.1. To check the boxer's physical fitness before the weigh-in to certify that the boxers are physically fit and healthy, without any prohibited disease or sickness as specified in the Boxer's Book.

17.1.2. To give advice and suggestions to the referee on request.

17.1.3. To assist an unconscious boxer during a fight. Only the ring doctor is permitted to enter the ring. Other individuals may enter the ring if the ring doctor needs special help.

17.1.4. To lend medical assistance for a knocked-out or technically knocked-out boxer by thoroughly checking immediate treatment.

17.1.5. To check and diagnose the boxers after their bouts to notify them their recovery periods before the next bout as the following regulations:

  • After a five-round bout, the boxers must rest at least twenty-one (21) days before the next bout.
  • The winner in one round must rest at least seven (7) days.
  • The winner in a three-round bout must rest at least fourteen (14) days.
  • The loser by knockout or technical knockout must rest at least thirty (30) days. In case losing by knockout or technical knockout because of two (2) consecutive head blows, the boxer must rest at least ninety (90) day and he must then be certified by the doctor to be able to compete.
18. Drugs and Prohibited Substances

18.1. It is prohibited to let the boxer use any drugs or chemical substances, which are not part of the boxer's usual diet.

18.2. It is possible to use substance for local anaesthesia, but only with the ring doctor's approval.

18.3. The prohibited substances for boxers are categorised in accordance with the WADA list of banned substances.

18.4. A boxer who uses a prohibited substance, or the person who gives the boxer a prohibited substance, must be penalised by the WMC Executive Board.

18.5. A boxer or an official who violates regulations of drugs or prohibited substances must be penalised and prohibited from any bout or participation in any muaythai activities for a period of time decided by the WMC Executive Board.

18.6. Any boxer who refuses to have a medical check-up following a bout will be prohibited from any bout. Any official who encourages the boxer to commit such offense will be prohibited from competitions.

19. Domestic and International Competitions Sanctioned by WMC

19.1. Rules and regulations, as described in this document, shall apply to all domestic and international WMC muaythai competitions equally.

19.2. All international tournaments, Championships, and WMC world title fights must receive official permission from the WMC Executive Board prior to the competition.

20. Interpretation of Unstated Rules
In the case of any complication or if the WMC official Rules and Regulations does not provide a clear statement for a given situation, the referee, or the Chairman of the ring officials, shall make the final decision.

SECTION 2 - Female Competitions


Rules and regulations for women's muaythai competition will mainly follow the muaythai competition rules and regulations for men described in Section 1, with the exception of the following adapted supplements:

21. Attire

21.1. Female boxers must wear the same attire as male boxers with the addition of sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts.

21.2. Female boxers must neatly tie their hair, without tangling ends, which can interfere in the contest. Hair accessories may be rubber or made of elastic cloth. Bands should be of a suitable size and should not contain metal or hard plastic parts.

21.3. Female boxers must wear a breast (chest) protector, an abdomen (groin) protector. The boxer may use her personal protectors or those provided by the stadium manager, as long as they are approved by the WMC Executive Board.

22. Weigh-in

22.1. Female boxers must weigh-in wearing clothes of no altering effect upon the boxer's weight.

22.2. Weigh-in officials must be female and the weigh-in room must be a completely covered room or a completely curtained area.

23. Rounds

23.1. For female competition, the bouts must consist of five (5) rounds of two (2) minutes each, with a resting interval of two (2) minutes between rounds.

24. Gender Identification

24.1. Female boxers must be feminine gender by birth only. Gender examination may be conducted if required by the medical check-up doctor.

25. Referee and Judges

25.1. Referee and judges in female competitions must be female. In exceptional cases only the referee and judges may be male.


SECTION 3 - Competitions for Under 15-Full Years Old


Rules and regulations for muaythai competition for boxers under the full age of 15 years old will mainly follow the muaythai competition rules and regulations for adults described in Section 1, with the exception of the following adapted supplements:

26. Gloves

26.1. Glove sizes for competitions for boxers under the full age of 15 years old must be as follows:
  • Boxers between Paper Weight and Pin Weight divisions (see Rule 27.1) must use gloves of six (6) ounces (132 grams).
  • Boxers between Mini Flyweight and Featherweight divisions must use gloves of eight (8) ounces (227 grams)
  • Boxers between Super Featherweight and over divisions must use gloves of ten (10) ounces (284 grams).
27. Weight Divisions and Weigh-in.
27.1. Boxers under the full age of 15 years old follow the same weight division as adult fighters, with the addition of three extra divisions:
CLASSPOUNDSKILOGRAMS
Paper Weight9040.91
Cork Weight9543.18
Pin Weight10045.45

28. Rounds
28.1. For competitions with boxers under the full age of 15 years old,, bouts must consist of three (3) or five (5) rounds of two (2) minutes each, with a resting interval of two (2) minutes between rounds.
29. Other Cases
29.1. In the exceptional case that a boxer under the age of 15 full years old participates in a competition against a boxer whose full age is 15 years old, the rules and regulations for competition for under 15 full years old boxers shall be applied