Muay Thai Categories 

Our tournaments rounds will be 2  - 2 min rounds where a third round will be implemented if the 2 previous rounds ends in a draw by the refee and the judges.

No knees to the head are allowed, punches to the head and body are permitted and kicks to the head, body and legs are also allowed.  

Strikes to the groin and other areas not allowed under standard K1 rules will mean a loss of points of disqualification.

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Scoring

Scoring in Muay Thai is based on several factors, including effective aggression, defense, and ring control. Points are awarded for:

• Clean Strikes: Points are awarded for punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes that land cleanly and effectively on the opponent.

• Damage: The amount of damage inflicted on the opponent.

• Balance: How well the fighter maintains balance during the exchange of techniques.

• Ring Control: How effectively a fighter controls the center of the ring and dictates the pace of the fight.

• Defense: Points for effective blocking, parrying, and evading techniques.

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Techniques and Rules

Legal Techniques

• Punches: All types of punches, including jabs, hooks, uppercuts, and crosses.

• Kicks: All types of kicks, including roundhouse kicks, teep (push kicks), and axe kicks.

• Knees: Knee strikes to the body and head, as well as flying knees.

• Clinching: Fighters can clinch and use knee and elbow strikes from this position. Throwing and sweeping from the clinch are also allowed.

Illegal Techniques

• Headbutts

• Strikes to the groin

• Strikes to the back of the head or spine

• Throwing the opponent in a manner that causes them to land on their head or neck

• Striking an opponent when they are down

• No elbows