ITEM 1: THE RING
The ring shall be created as follows:
1.1. Size: A sq. with either side the subsequent dimension: tiny size 20-feet (6.10 metres); giant size-24-feet (7.30 metres), to be measured among the ropes.
1.2. Floor And Corner: should be well created with no obstructions and with a minimum extension outside the ring of a minimum of three feet (91 cm). The minimum floor height ought to be four feet (1.22 metres) with a most of five feet (1.48 metres) from the building floor. The corner posts ought to have a diameter of between four (10.00 cm) to 5 inches (12.70cm) with a height of fifty eight inches (1.47 metres) from the ring floor. All four posts should be properly cushioned.
1.3. Ring Floor: the ground should be padded by either cushioning, rubber, soft cloth, rubber mat, or similar material with a minimum thickness of one in. (2.50 cm) and a most of one.5 inch (3.7 cm). The padding ought to be fully coated by a canvas cloth.
1.4. Ropes: Consisting of 4 ropes with a minimum diameter of one.20 inches (3 CMS) and a most of two inches (5 CMS), stretched and linked to the four corner posts. the gap from the ring floor to the lower rope are eighteen inches (46 cm), to the 2nd rope thirty inches (76 cm), to the third rope forty two inches (107 cm) and also the prime rope fifty four inches (137
cm) respectively. The rope are coated by a soft or cushioned material . every rope are joined along by 2 sturdy cords of one.20-1.60 inches (3-4 CMS) diameter and are at equal distance from one another.
1.5. Ring Steps: a minimum of 3 (3) sets are needed. The width of every step ought to be a minimum of three.50 feet (1.07 metres). One set is found at every corner and a 3rd shall be positioned centrally for the doctor and alternative officers.
1.6. Plastic Bin: To be located at the fighter's corner for the disposal of tissues, bandages or the other garbage.
ITEM 2: RING ACCESSORIES
The following equipment is needed at ringside.
1. Break space at each corners.
2. 2 drinking water bottles and 2 spray bottles. No alternative kind of bottle is allowed
ringside.
3. Two towels.
4. 2 bowls of water.
5. Tables and chairs for the officers.
6. Alarm bell.
7. One or 2 stop clocks.
8. Score sheets.
9. Locking box for keeping the score sheets.
10. One set of spherical indicators, signs or boards.
11. 2 pairs of spare boxing gloves.
12. One spare set every of red and blue boxing shorts.
13. Groin protector with one or 2 ties.
14. 2 cloth squares to facilitate a groin protector modification or adjustment.
15. Stretcher.
16. Blunt edged scissors.
ITEM 3: BOXING GLOVES
three one solely gloves certified by World Muay Thai Council are allowed to be employed in any match.
3.2. Boxing glove requirements:
Glove usage ought to correspond to the subsequent weight divisions:
Weight Division – Glove Weight
Mini Flyweight – Junior Feather weight half-dozen ounce (132 grams)
Featherweight– Welterweight eight ounce (227 grams)
Junior Middleweight and upwards ten ounce (284 grams)
the load of the leather shall not be quite 1/2 the overall glove weight, together with the interior cushioning, that must always be in smart condition. The laces are to be tied at the rear of the wrist band.
3.3. to confirm compliance with the rules, all gloves are inspected by a
member of the match committee before the fight.
ITEM 4: BANDAGES
solely a soft material kind is allowed, size a pair of inches x half-dozen.5 yards (5 cm x half-dozen metres). Plastic
or plaster varieties are strictly prohibited. the utilization of adhesive tape, size 2.50 cm. x 2.50
metres is just allowed for covering the rear of the wrist and should not be used to hide
the knuckles.
ITEM 5: DRESS CODE
A. BOXER'S apparel
5.1. solely boxing shorts are to be worn, the colour of that looking 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 robe are as specified by the globe Muay Thai Council.
5.2. to confirm the boxer's safety, a groin protector should be worn and tied solely at the rear.
5.3. Long hair and/or beards are prohibited. a brief moustache is allowed however the hair should not extend over the lip.
5.4. The Mongkol ought to be worn when performing the Wai Kru (paying respect to one's teacher), before be match begin. Amulets are solely to be worn on the arm or waist and coated by material to avoid injury.
5.5. Single elastic bandages are allowed to be worn on the arm or legs to stop sprains, but insertion of a shin guard, etc, isn't allowed.
5.6. No metallized material, decoration or jewellery are allowed to be worn.
5.7. the utilization of Vaseline, fat or any similar substance by the boxer to achieve unfair advantage isn't allowed.
5.8. Boxer might wear elastic ankle bandages to shield his feet. Any infringement to the dress code might end in the fighter's disqualification. within the case of any drawback with the boxing gloves themselves, the referee might briefly halt the match till they're corrected.
.ITEM 6: CLASSIFICATION OF WEIGHT DIVISIONS
A. Weight Divisions
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B. Weigh-In I. The boxer shall be weighed without clothes, no later than 3 hours prior to the match.ITEM 7: WAI KRU AND spherical DEFINITION 7.1. before the beginning of the primary spherical, each fighters shall perform the Wai Kru (paying respect to the teacher), in the middle of the acceptable Thai ancient music, incorporating the Ching (cymbal), Klong khaek (tom-tom) and Pee Java (Thai reed pipe). 7.2. A Muay Thai match shall encompass 5 rounds, three minutes per spherical with a a pair of minute break between every spherical. Any stoppage throughout the match for any reason, won't be counted as a part of the three minute spherical time. ITEM 8: BOXERS Boxer's Eligibility 8.1. No physical incapacity and a minimum of fifteen years previous. 8.2. Minimum weight: l00 pounds (45.36 kg). 8.3. Not classified as a prohibited person, as described within the medical manual of the planet Muay Thai Council. ITEM 9: SECONDS Two seconds are allowed to attend the boxer as per the subsequent stipulations: 9.1. throughout the match, the seconds don't seem to be allowed to advise, facilitate or instruct their boxer. Any violation of the foundations by the seconds or the boxer could end in the boxer's disqualification. 9.2. The seconds don't seem to be allowed to signal to interested parties, the condition of his boxer. 9.3. throughout the match, the seconds should keep within the designated space. before the beginning of every spherical they'll take away all towels, water bottles, etc out of the ring space. 9.4. throughout the interval, the seconds can make sure that their boxer is correctly attired. In case of any downside they shall inform the referee immediately. 9.5. The seconds shall make sure that the ring floor is kept dry to stop any slipping. 9.6. The seconds should wear a correct shirt that bears his camp's/gym's emblem or emblem. 9.7. The seconds are forbidden to direct dangerous or insulting language at the boxer or injure him either throughout or when the fight. 9.8. in a very championship match, three seconds are allowed however solely a pair of are allowed within the ring at anyone time throughout the spherical break. 9.9. before a championship match, a gathering are going to be held between the referee, judges, boxer’s managers and therefore the seconds to verify the foundations and procedures of the match and to verify the penalties for any improper conduct or violations by an concerned person. ITEM 10: MATCH COMMITTEE A. Committee Member's Qualification. 1. No physical incapacity and a minimum of twenty five years previous. 2. Hold a medical certificate endorsed by the planet Muay Thai Council. 3. Hold correct certification on their work expertise, health, age and occupation. 4. Certified by the planet Muay Thai Council as properly qualified. B. Referee's Qualification 1. All referees should be trained and tested by the acceptable committee of the planet Muay Thai Council and be certified and registered as a referee. 2. Not over sixty years getting on unless an extension is approved by the committee. 3. should resign immediately on the order of the committee or when unable to perform his duties. C. Number of Judges and Referees The match committee can comprise of three judges and one referee for the ring with the match chairman accountable for match supervision. ITEM 11: THE REFEREE A. Duty. The prime duty of the referee is to make sure the protection of the boxers to the most degree. B. The Referee 's Responsibilities. The referee's uniform can encompass blue trousers and shirt, bearing the brand of the planet Muay Thai Council and flat canvas shoes. No glasses or jewellery are allowed. The referee shall make sure the following: 1. Fairness within the application of the foundations and laws to all or any parties. 2. No impoliteness in manner or speech either to the boxers or the audience. 3. shut supervision of the match. 4. Protection of a weaker fighter against serious injury. 5. Inspection of the boxing gloves and anklets. 6. guarantee each boxers shake hands before the primary and final rounds. 7. For a championship or title defence fight, the referee should inform the boxers and their seconds of the foundations and laws governing the fight and this is often to be exhausted the dressing area, before the fight itself. 8. 3 verbal orders are recognized : "STOP" when ordering the boxers to prevent fighting. "BREAK" when ordering the boxers to separate. "FIGHT" when ordering the boxers to continue the match. When the boxers are ordered to "BREAK", each should step back one step before continuing to fight. 9. The referee shall use the proper signal to make sure a boxer's understanding of any rule infringement. 10. At the match finish, he can collect the score sheets from every of the 3 judges and indicate the winner to the audience, by raising that boxer's hand. The scoresheets can then be handed to the chairman for verification. 11. For a championship match, the referee can collect the scoresheets from the judges at the top of every spherical, examine and submit them to the chairman additionally to raising the winner's hand when the result announcement. 12. ought to or not it's necessary to prevent the match or penalize a boxer, he can immediately advise the explanation to the committee chairman when creating the announcement. 13. In case of an accident to the referee that prevents him from continuing, the senior decide can act on his behalf. 14. The referee is forbidden to allow a verbal count or warning that provides either an unfair advantage or disadvantage to any fighter. 15. he's forbidden to comment or speculate on any match unless receiving previous approval from the committee chairman. 16. All referees are subjected to a yearly medical inspection and certification by the doctor of the Council and should be physically work at the beginning of any match. C. Referee's Duties. 1. to prevent the match immediately if he considers that one boxer is considerably additional skilled or stronger than the opposite. 2. to prevent the match immediately when a boxer is in difficulties or is injured. 3. to prevent the match immediately if he considers that one or each fighters are faking or not attempting their best. 4. to prevent the match or warn the boxer for committing a foul or breaking the foundations. 5. to right away disqualify a boxer who defiantly breaks the foundations, injures or shows any aggression to the referee. 6. To disqualify each the boxer and his seconds if his seconds deliberately break the rules or don't follow his directions. 7. To disqualify any boxer who intentionally or accidentally causes a foul. 8. to prevent the match if he considers that a boxer having received a count, is unable to effectively continue the match. 9. To disallow any advantage to a boxer who intentionally fouls in any means. D. Rule Infringement Warnings before giving a warning for rule infringement, the referee shall stop the fight, use the proper warning signal to make sure thc boxer's understanding and then indicate the offending boxer to the judges. Any boxer, who is thus indicated or warned three times or additional, could also be disqualified. within the event of a heavy rule infringement, the referee's call is final. E. the aim of A Warning the aim of warning is to advise or warn any boxer to not break the foundations throughout the fight. F. Count Procedure For A Boxer Falling Out of The Ring 1. If a boxer falls through the ring ropes, the referee shall order his opponent to square within the different corner and if the boxer remains outside the ropes, the referee shall begin to count. (A count to 10). 2. If a boxer falls out of the ring, the referee will count to twenty (20 seconds). 2.1. When a fall-out takes place, the referee can begin counting, but if the boxer returns to the ring before the count ends, he won't be penalized. 2.2. If anyone prevents the fallen boxer from returning to the ring, the referee shall warn such person or stop the fight if he continues his action. 2.3. If each boxers fall out of the ring, the referee shall begin counting. If one boxer tries to stop his opponent from returning to the ring before the count ends, he are going to be warned or disqualified. 2.4. If each boxers fall out of the ring, the referee shall begin counting, the one that returns to the ring before the count ends, are going to be thought-about the winner. If neither boxer will, the result are going to be thought-about a draw. ITEM 12: THE JUDGES A. Responsibilities 1. The judges are freelance and unengaged to score as per the foundations and traditional observe. 2. every choose shall sit on a special aspect and will be become independent from the audience. 3. The judges shall stay neutral throughout the match, except when a rule violation is noticed, when he ought to notify the referee solely. this could be done throughout the spherical interval. 4. At the top of every spherical, the judges shall complete the score sheet for that spherical. 5. The judges aren't allowed to depart their seat till the match ends and result has been announced. B. Uniform The judges shall wear the uniform as specified by the W.M.T.C. ITEM 13: FINAL AUTHORITY choices The chairman of the match committee might authorize a correction to the ultimate result as follows: 13.1. If the referee makes a choice considerably contrary to the traditional rules and observe. 13.2. If it's discovered that the judges have created a conspicuous score sheet error. ITEM 14: CHAIRMAN'S DUTIES 14.1. To appoint the referee and judges for every match and promotion. 14.2. to observe and improve the normals of the referee and judges and guaranteeing conformity to the foundations and standard observe. 14.3. To verify that the referee and judges perform their duty and responsibilities and to advise the globe Muay Thai Council if any irregularity takes place. 14.4. to unravel any previous downside concerning the promotion, reporting the result to the Council committee. 14.5. create the choice to the referee and also the judges. 14.6. To verify the score sheet to confirm that: a. The score has been tallied properly. b. The name of the fighters are correct. c. the right winner has been named. d. To authenticate the score sheet and examine the score. e. To announce the results of the match to the audience. 14.7. to form any call in case that the referee or judges couldn't continue. 14.8. To report back to the Council Committee, the name of any boxer who violates the foundations or shows poor performance. ITEM 15: TIME KEEPER AND ANNOUNCER A. Seating for the timekeeper and announcer are going to be located next to the ring. B. Duties And Responsibilities The timekeeper should keep exactly, the timing of every spherical and also the breaks, following the referee's directions to start out or stop. the subsequent procedures are to be used: 1. A 5 seconds warning is to be given before the beginning of every spherical, to enable the seconds to clear the ring. 2. A bell is employed to signal the beginning and finish of every spherical. 3. To deduct the break time as per the referee s directions. 4. guarantee all timings are correct by using each a watch and stop clock. 5. within the case of a boxer receiving the count throughout sphericals 1-4 and also the round time ends (3 minutes), the bell ought to be rung immediately once the referee finishes the count and orders the boxers to continue. 6. within the final spherical, the bell ought to be rung immediately when the spherical timing passes three minutes, though the referee continues to be counting. C. Announcer's Duties 1. To announce the fighter's names, corner and weight before the fight and once more because the boxers arrive within the ring. 2. To order the seconds to depart the ring when the bell rings. 3. To announce the spherical variety at the beginning and end of every spherical. 4. To announce the winner's name and corner, when the referee raises the boxer's hand. ITEM 16: the choice This should conform to the subsequent rules and regulations: 16.1. A Knock-Out (KO) is awarded when the opponent is knocked down and unable to continue inside the ten second count. 16.2. A Technical Knock-Out (T.K.O.) is awarded: 16.2.1. When a boxer is seriously hurt or weakened. 16.2.2. When a boxer cannot continue the match once the break. 16.2.3. On the doctor's recommendation, when the referee is unsure whether or not a boxer will continue the match owing to injury or being seriously weakened. 16.2.4. each boxers are seriously injured and can't continue the match; If but 3 rounds: a draw is declared; If 3 rounds are reached, individual score decides. 16.2.5. Receiving a count twice within the same spherical and unable to continue the match. 16.3. Winning owing to the opponent's retirement thanks to injury. 16.4. Winning owing to the opponent's violation of the foundations. 16.5. Winning on points. 16.6. "No decision" as a results of each parties colluding along to cheat or not fighting properly. 16.7. "No contest" as a results of the ring being broken and also the match not having the ability to continue, or if an external event happens throughout the fight, inflicting it to be stopped. 16.8. Equal Score. 16.8.1. When each boxers' scores are equal. 16.8.2. When each boxers receive a count of ten. ITEM 17: SCORING observe The standard scoring observe is as follows : A: A strike either by a punch, kick, knee or elbow. 1. Scoring from a strike: 1.1. Points are going to be awarded for an accurate muaythai vogue, combined with exhausting and correct strikes. 1.2. Points are going to be awarded for aggressive and dominating Muay Thai ability. 1.3. Points are going to be awarded for a fighter actively dominating his opponent. 1.4. Points are going to be awarded for the employment of a standard muaythai variety of defense and counter-attack. 1.5. Points are going to be deducted from a boxer who fouls or breaks the foundations. 2. Non scoring strikes: 2.1. A strike that is against the foundations. 2.2. A strike in defense against the leg or rim of an opponent. 2.3. A weak strike. B. Fouls. 1. The judges can deduct points for any foul as directed by the referee. 2. Any foul observed by the judges however not by the referee, are going to be penalized accordingly. C. methodology Of Scoring 1. the most score for every spherical is ten points, the loser scoring either nine, 8 or 7. 2. A drawn spherical are going to be scored as ten points for each boxers. 3. The winner and loser in an indecisive spherical, can score 10:9 respectively. 4. The winner and loser in an exceedingly decisive spherical can score 10:8 respectively. 5. The winner and loser in an indecisive spherical with one count, can score 10:8 respectively. 6. The winner and loser in an exceedingly decisive spherical with one count, can score 10:7 respectively. 7. The boxer scoring a pair of counts against his opponent can score 10:7. 8. Any boxer who commits a foul can have points deducted from his score. ITEM 18: FOULS AND STRIKES VIOLATING the foundations 18.1. Biting, eye gouging, spitting, or head butting. 18.2. Wrestling, back or arm locks or any similar judo or wrestling hold. 18.3. Deliberately falling on his opponent. 18.4. Holding the ropes for any reason. 18.5. Swearing or the employment of abusive language throughout the match. 18.6. Knocking out or injuring his opponent once the referee has ordered the match to prevent for any reason. 18.7. Deliberately hanging the groin space To be penalized by the deduction of one purpose for every time committed. A boxer who has been hit within the groin, might request a five minute break before continuing the match. ITEM 19: KNOCK DOWN 19.1. Definition' 19.1.1. Any a part of the body touching the ground except the feet. 19.1.2. Leaning against the ropes in an exceedingly state of unconsciousness. 19.1.3. Knocked out of the ring. 19.1.4. Inability to defend himself. 19.2. throughout a count, the referee can direct the opposing boxer to face within the opposite corner. If he doesn't, the referee shall stop the count till he will therefore and then continue. The match won't continue till directed by the referee. 19.3. The count interval are going to be at I second intervals, from one to ten. throughout the count, the referee can signal, along with his hand, to confirm that the boxer receiving the count understands. 19.4. A boxer on receiving a count, cannot continue the match before a count of eight and loses immediately on receiving a count of ten. 19.5. If each boxers settle, the referee can direct the count to the last one that fell. If each boxers receive a ten count, a draw are going to be declared. ought to the boxers lean against one another while sitting up, the referee can stop counting at that point. 19.6 If one among the boxers subsequently falls down once more, the referee can continue the count. 19.7 A boxer not able to fight once more once a chance when the bell rings, can receive a count, unless caused by a tangle along with his apparel. ITEM 20: DOCTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS The doctor shall be appointed and licensed by the acceptable Council committee. ITEM 21: DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DOCTOR 21.1 Perform a physical check of the boxers before the weigh-in. 21.2 Be in attendance throughout the program till the last fight. 21.3 Perform a physical check of the boxers once every match and specify the remainder amount. ITEM 22: MEDICAL INSPECTION 22.1 All boxers are going to be certified by the doctor before the beginning of any fight and should not be littered with any illness or exhibit any prohibited symptom or disease, as laid out in the medical manual of the Council. 22.2 Any boxer owing to fight in an exceedingly foreign country, are going to be physically examined by a doctor appointed by the Council Committee. He should conjointly conform to the medical rules of that country. ITEM 23: PROCEDURE once A KNOCK-OUT OR TECHNICAL KNOCK-OUT 23.1 If a boxer is knocked unconscious or injured, solely the doctor and also the referee are allowed within the ring. Any others might solely enter at the doctor's discretion. 23.2 A boxer losing by a K.O. or T.K.O. are going to be immediately treated and endure a physical examination by the doctor. 23.3 Recovery amount - once a match, a boxer is needed to rest for a minimum of twenty one days before fighting once more, with the subsequent exceptions: 23.3.1. A winner within the initial spherical is needed to rest a minimum of seven days before his next fight. 23.3.2. The winner within the third spherical is needed to rest a minimum of fourteen days before his next fight. 23.3.3. A boxer losing by T.K.O. or KO should rest for a minimum of thirty days before his next fight. 23.3.4. A boxer specified below things twenty three.3.1 - 23.3.3, should be examined by the doctor at the top of every fight, who can then specify his rest amount. ITEM 24: DRUG USAGE 24.1 the employment of medication or stimulants, either before or once the fight is strictly forbidden. Any user are going to be disqualified. 24.2 the only real drug allowed for the prevention of bleeding is Adrenaline 1:1000 and should be administered below a doctor's directions. ITEM 25: INTERPRETATION The Chairman or Referee can have the ultimate call on the interpretation or on any item not lined below these rules and rules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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