RULES AND JUDGING
Muay Thai is practiced all over the world, with rules varying somewhat from country to country and according to the presiding organization. Basically, about consists of a maximum of 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with a 2 minutes break between each round.
The complete set of 24 of Muay Thai Rules cover all aspects of professional fights, including the minimum age ( 15); the referee, judges and chairman. Points are awarded for hard and accurate strikes with the muay arsenal; for appropriate Muay Thai style; for dominant muay skills; and for the deployment of traditional defence and counter attack techniques. The 3 judges, each siting on a different side of the ring, are not permitted to confer and complete score sheets for each round. The referee collects these either at the end of the bout or at the end of each round for championship fight. The score sheets are passed on to the Chairman, who verifies and authenticates them before announcing the result.
OUTFIT OF A
PROFESSIONAL MUAY THAI FIGHTER
In accordance with the Muay Thai
regulations the following items must be worn during a professional bout; red or
blue shorts; gloves certified by the World Muay Thai Council and in accordance
with the weight division, worn over fists bound in 5cm x 6cm of soft tape; a
groin protector tied only at the back, a mouth guard and the mongkhon ( head
circlet) during the performance of the Wai Khry Ram Muay.
Permitted optional
items are amulets ( only on the arms –prajied – or waist and covered by
material to avoid injury) and single elastic bandages on the arms , legs or
ankles. Shin guards, metallic decorations and the application of Vaseline or
similar substances prior to a bout are all forbidden as are long hair, beards
and a moustache which extends over the lips.
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