Muay Thai Rules - Match Committee

ITEM 10: MATCH COMMITTEE

A. Committee Member's Qualification.

1. No physical disability and at least 25 years old.
2. Hold a medical certificate endorsed by the World Muay Thai Council.
3. Hold proper certification as to their work experience, health, age and occupation.
4. Certified by the World Muay Thai Council as properly qualified.

B. Referee's Qualification

1. All referees must be trained and tested by the appropriate committee of the World Muay Thai Council and be certified and registered as a referee.
2. Not over 60 years of age unless an extension is approved by the committee.
3. Must resign immediately on the order of the committee or when unable to perform his duties.

C. Number of Judges and Referees

1. The match committee will comprise of 3 judges and one referee for the ring with the match chairman responsible for match supervision.

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Muay Thai Rules - Seconds

ITEM 9: SECONDS

Two seconds are allowed to attend the boxer as per the following stipulations:

9.1. During the match, the seconds are not allowed to advise, help or instruct their boxer. Any violation of the rules by the seconds or the boxer may result in the boxer's disqualification.

9.2. The seconds are not allowed to signal to interested parties, the condition of his boxer.

9.3. During the match, the seconds must stay in the designated area. Prior to the start of each round they will remove all towels, water bottles, etc out of the ring area.

9.4. During the interval, the seconds will ensure that their boxer is properly attired. In case of any problem they shall inform the referee immediately.

9.5. The seconds shall ensure that the ring floor is kept dry to prevent any slipping.

9.6. The seconds must wear a proper shirt that bears his camp's/gym's logo or emblem.

9.7. The seconds are forbidden to direct bad or insulting language at the boxer or injure him either during or after the fight.

9.8. In a championship match, 3 seconds are allowed but only 2 are allowed in the ring at any one time during the round break.

9.9. Prior to a championship match, a meeting will be held between the referee, judges, boxer’s managers and the seconds to confirm the rules and procedures of the match and to confirm the penalties for any improper conduct or violations by an involved person.

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Muay Thai Rules - Boxers

ITEM 8: BOXERS

Boxer's Eligibility

8.1. No physical disability and at least 15 years old.
8.2. Minimum weight: l00 pounds (45.36 kg).
8.3. Not classified as a prohibited person, as described in the medical manual of the World Muay Thai Council.

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Muay Thai Rules - Wai Kru & Round Definition

ITEM 7: WAI KRU AND ROUND DEFINITION

7.1. Prior to the start of the first round, both fighters shall perform the Wai Kru (paying respect to the teacher), accompanied by the appropriate Thai traditional music, incorporating the Ching (cymbal), Klong khaek (tom-tom) and Pee Java (Thai reed pipe).

7.2. A Muay Thai match shall consist of five rounds, 3 minutes per round with a 2 minute break between each round. Any stoppage during the match for any reason, will not be counted as part of the 3 minute round time.

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Muay Thai Rules - Classification of Weight Divisions

ITEM 6: CLASSIFICATION OF WEIGHT DIVISIONS


Weight Divisions

No.	Weight Division	Max. weight
1	Mini Flyweight	105 lbs. (47.727 kg.)
2	Junior Flyweight	108 lbs. (48.988kg.)
3	Flyweight	112 lbs. (50.802kg.)
4	Junior Bantamweight	115 lbs. (52.163kg.)
5	Bantam weight	118 lbs. (53.524kg.)
6	Junior Feather weight	122 lbs. (55.338kg.)
7	Feather weight	126 lbs. (57.153kg.)
8	Junior Light weight	130 lbs. (58.967kg.)
9	Light weight	135 lbs. (61.235kg.)
10	Junior Welter weight	140 lbs. (63.503kg.)
11	Welter weight	147 lbs. (66.638kg.)
12	Junior Middle weight	154 lbs. (69.853kg.)
13	Middle weight	160 lbs. (71.575kg.)
14	Super Middle weight	168 lbs. (76.363kg.)
15	Light Heavy weight	175 lbs. (79.379kg.)
16	Super Light Weight	182 lbs. (82.54 kg.)
17	Cruiser weight	190 lbs. (86.183kg.)
18	Heavy weight	209 lbs. (95 kg.)
19	Super Heavyweight	209 lbs.(95kg.+)

Weigh-In


1. The boxer shall be weighed without clothes, no later than 3 hours prior to the match.
2. If the fighter is over weight at the time of the weigh-in, he may reweigh again.
3. Prior to the weigh-in, all fighters must be examined and certified fit by a licensed doctor.

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Muay Thai Rules - Dress Code

ITEM 5: DRESS CODE

5.1. Only boxing shorts are to be worn, the color of which depending on the corner; red, pink, or maroon or with a red stripe for the red corner; blue, bright blue, black for the blue corner. The dressing gown will be as specified by the World Muay Thai Council.

5.2. To ensure the boxer's safety, a groin protector must be worn and tied only at the back.

5.3. Long hair and/or beards are prohibited. A short moustache is allowed but the hair must not extend over the lip.

5.4. The Mongkol should be worn when performing the Wai Kru (paying respect to one's teacher), prior to be match start. Amulets are only to be worn on the arm or waist and covered by material to avoid injury.

5.5. Single elastic bandages are allowed to be worn on the arm or legs to prevent sprains, however insertion of a shin guard, etc, is not allowed.

5.6. No metallized material, decoration or jewelry are allowed to be worn.

5.7. The use of Vaseline, fat or any similar substance by the boxer to gain unfair advantage is not allowed.

5.8. Boxer may wear elastic ankle bandages to protect his feet. Any infringement to the dress code may result in the fighter's disqualification. In the case of any problem with the boxing gloves themselves, the referee may temporarily halt the match until they are corrected.

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Muay Thai Rules - Bandages

ITEM 4: BANDAGES


Only a soft material type is allowed, size 2 inches x 6.5 yards (5 cm x 6 metres). Plastic or plaster types are strictly prohibited. The use of adhesive tape, size 2.50 cm. x 2.50 metres is only allowed for covering the back of the wrist and must not be used to cover the knuckles.

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Muay Thai Rules - Boxing Gloves

ITEM 3: BOXING GLOVES

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3.1. Only gloves certified by World Muay Thai Council are allowed to be used in any match.

3.2. Boxing glove requirements:

Glove usage should correspond to the following weight divisions:
Weight Division – Glove Weight

Mini Flyweight – Junior Feather weight 6 ounce (132 grams)
Featherweight– Welterweight 8 ounce (227 grams)
Junior Middleweight and upwards 10 ounce (284 grams)

The weight of the leather shall not be more than half of the total glove weight, including the internal cushioning, which should always be in good condition. The laces are to be tied at the back of the wrist band.

3.3. To ensure compliance with the regulations, all gloves will be inspected by a member of the match committee prior to the fight.


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Muay Thai Rules - Ring Accessories

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ITEM 2: RING ACCESSORIES

The following equipment is required at ringside.

1. Break area at both corners.
2. Two drinking water bottles and two spray bottles. No other type of bottle is allowed
ringside.
3. Two towels.
4. Two bowls of water.
5. Tables and chairs for the officials.
6. Alarm bell.
7. One or two stop clocks.
8. Score sheets.
9. Locking box for keeping the score sheets.
10. One set of round indicators, signs or boards.
11. Two pairs of spare boxing gloves.
12. One spare set each of red and blue boxing shorts.
13. Groin protector with one or two ties.
14. Two cloth squares to facilitate a groin protector change or adjustment.
15. Stretcher.
16. Blunt edged scissors

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Muay Thai Rules - The Ring

ITEM 1: THE RING

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The ring shall be constructed as follows:

1.1. Size: A square with each side the following dimension: Small size 20-feet (6.10 metres); Large size-24-feet (7.30 metres), to be measured within the ropes.

1.2. Floor And Corner: Must be well constructed with no obstructions and with a minimum extension outside the ring of at least 3 feet (91 cm). The minimum floor height should be 4 feet (1.22 metres) with a maximum of 5 feet (1.48 metres) from the building floor. The corner posts should have a diameter of between four (10.00 cm) to five inches (12.70cm) with a height of 58 inches (1.47 metres) from the ring floor. All four posts must be properly cushioned.

1.3. Ring Floor: The floor must be padded by either cushioning, rubber, soft cloth, rubber mat, or similar material with a minimum thickness of 1 inch (2.50 cm) and a maximum of 1.5 inch (3.7 cm). The padding should be completely covered by a canvas cloth.

1.4. Ropes: Consisting of four ropes with a minimum diameter of 1.20 inches (3 CMS) and a maximum of 2 inches (5 CMS), stretched and linked to the four corner posts. The distance from the ring floor to the lower rope will be 18 inches (46 cm), to the 2nd rope 30 inches (76 cm), to the 3rd rope 42 inches (107 cm) and the top rope 54 inches (137
cm) respectively. The rope will be covered by a soft or cushioned material . Each rope will be joined together by two strong cords of 1.20-1.60 inches (3-4 CMS) diameter and are at equal distance from each other.

1.5. Ring Steps: At least three (3) sets are required. The width of each step should be at least 3.50 feet (1.07 metres). One set is located at each corner and a third shall be positioned centrally for the doctor and other officials.

1.6. Plastic Bin: To be located at the fighter's corner for the disposal of tissues, bandages or any other garbage.

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