Thai Championship Boxing Full Rules

Thai Championship Boxing Rules and Classes Cheatsheet

Rules: Junior Muay Thai 10-11
Head Gear: Yes
Shin Guards: Yes
Chest Protector: Yes
Elbow Pads: No
Punches to Head: No
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: No
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: No
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: No
Elbows to Body: No
Rounds: 3 x 1 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 0

Rules: Junior Muay Thai 12-15
Head Gear: Yes
Shin Guards: Yes
Chest Protector: No
Elbow Pads: No
Punches to Head: Yes
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: No
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: No
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: No
Elbows to Body: No
Rounds: 3 x 1.5 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 0

Rules: Junior Muay Thai 16-17
Head Gear: Yes
Shin Guards: Yes
Chest Protector: No
Elbow Pads: No
Punches to Head: Yes
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: No (Yes w/ blood work and physical)
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: No
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: No
Elbows to Body: No
Rounds: 3 x 2 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 0

Rules: Modified Muay Thai (Class C)
Head Gear: Opt
Shin Guards: Yes
Chest Protector: No
Elbow Pads: No
Punches to Head: Yes
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: Yes
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: No
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: No
Elbows to Body: No
Rounds: 3 x 2 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 0

Rules: Muay Thai (Class B)
Head Gear: No
Shin Guards: Yes
Chest Protector: No
Elbow Pads: Yes
Punches to Head: Yes
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: Yes
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: No
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: Yes
Elbows to Body: Yes
Rounds: 3 x 2 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 5 (including all combat sports & smokers)

Rules: Muay Thai (Class A)
Head Gear: No
Shin Guards: No
Chest Protector: No
Elbow Pads: Yes
Punches to Head: Yes
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: Yes
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: Yes
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: Yes
Elbows to Body: Yes
Rounds: 3 x 2 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 10 (including all combat sports & smokers)

Rules: Muay Thai (Class A Titles/Main Events)
Head Gear: No
Shin Guards: No
Chest Protector: No
Elbow Pads: Yes
Punches to Head: Yes
Punches to Body: Yes
Kicks to Head: Yes
Kicks to Body: Yes
Knees to Head: Yes
Knees to Body: Yes
Elbows to Head: Yes
Elbows to Body: Yes
Rounds: 5 x 2 mins
Minimum # of Fights: 10 (including all combat sports & smokers)

Thai Championship Boxing Scoring Cheatsheet

SCORING (PLEASE NOTE ANY MENTION TO “GRADE/POINT SYSTEM” IN THIS GUIDELINE IS ONLY USED AS A REFERENCE. THERE ARE NO ACTUAL POINTS AWARDED PER TECHNIQUE IN A MUAY THAI BOUT. For full detailed info please please visit getwylde.com/tcb-rules.com)

DEGREES OF EFFECTIVENESS IN MUAY THAI

A. Most Effective: A clean scoring strike that lands causing an opponent to lose balance or fall
B. Effective: A clean scoring strike that lands causing visible reaction or damage
C. Less Effective: A clean scoring strike that lands without visible affect
D. Least Effective: A punch that does not cause obvious damage or cause loss of balance

“A” Grade:
· Kicks to the head
· Sweeps (no reaping (judo throw), hip tossing, or lifting to slam)/throws
· Timing shots/interceptions
· Teep that is executed with precise timing that knocks an opponent down
· High risk elbow (spinning or jumping with contact with the above direct targets)
· Elbow causing significant physical damage or laceration
· Knees to the head

“B” Grade:
· (B+) Kick in hard to land areas
· Elbows
· Kicks to the body
· Teep to the face
· Elbow to direct targets on the head (temple, jaw, nose, eye brows
· Straight knees

“C” Grade:
· Kicks to the legs
· Teep to the body
· Elbow to the head
· Curved knees

“D” Grade:
· Punches (unless it causes obvious damage or loss of balance)
· Misuse or poor use if the clinch
· Knees that do not land on torso or head

Notes on Kicks:
· If both competitors land kicks on each other at the same time or exchange numerous kicks during a flurry, then the boxer who landed the kicks which required more precise timing or accuracy should win the favor of the judges.
· Any kick should be favored for the competitor using it, regardless what part of the shin/foot they strike with so long as the kick deters their opponents offensive flow, balance, or stops their opponent’s attempted technique.

Notes on Sweeps:
· All sweep techniques must be “bone to bone” or “boot to boot” (foot on foot)
· If the sweep resulted after catching an opponent’s kick, the kick should still score if it is doing or has done obvious damage.
· While catching an opponent’s kick you may hold on to it for 1 step, 1 technique or 1 second. However, the competitor may continue to strike their opponent so long as they are actively and effectively landing strikes.
· “Plowing” or hanging on to the opponent’s leg after catching their kick and moving forward with more than one step in order to deter your partners balance is prohibited.

Notes on the Teep:
· The Teep should be scored highly if it is used in an effective/versatile manner (both offensively and defensively)
· The Teep should be scored higher if it is used in an effective defensive manner which demands precise timing and accuracy.
· The Teep should be scored highest when it is used effectively to keep partner outside of striking range and is used to keep opponent from ever getting too close which displays ring control.

Notes on Elbows:
· Bringing the elbow in a downward spike motion (from 12 to 6) to the head is strictly prohibited however, it is allowed from the clavicle down.
· The elbow should not be scored highly unless it does obvious physical damage or makes contact as a pronounced strike.
· If the elbow results in a cut or laceration dripping blood into the eyes of the boxer, the fight may be stopped at the discretion of the referee or doctor.

Notes on Knees:
· Straight knee vs curved knee (depending on the effectiveness) straight knee should take the favor.
· Must strike with tip/end or inside of knee. This takes the favor over use of the inside of the leg.
· Any knee can be scored higher regardless of the striking surface or the surface it lands on so long as it does obvious damage.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE PREVIOUS TECHNIQUES
· The techniques are clean and powerful
· Shows visible affects/causes damage
· Causes an opponent to lose balance or position (moves because of strike not with the strike)
· STANDING 8 COUNT

Determined by referee
· Standing eight count is an automatic point deduction from the fighters over all round score
· Round can be scored against the fighter as a 10-9 round if they clearly won the round aside from the 8 count.
· FLASH KNOCKOUT/BALANCE SHOTS

Notes on standing 8s, knockdowns and effective striking:
· Even though an eight count may not have been given to the boxer who was knocked down it can help sway the decision in favor of the opposing boxer.
· A boxer may be knocked down and return to their feet without receiving an eight count at the referees discretion.
· Even though a boxer may not have been given an eight count after being knocked down, if the strike was obviously executed to deter their opponents balance the strike should be scored very highly.

DETERMINING WHO WON THE ROUND

· The competitor who landed the cleanest/most effective technique.
· The more aggressive competitor (however if the boxer is aggressive and not landing his attempted techniques then he is NOT winning the round)
· The competitor who maintains ring control. Moving backwards DOES NOT mean the boxer is losing. It is in fact harder to fight moving backwards and still land clean effective technique. So by elusively moving backwards to control or counter act their opponent’s aggression and land clean effective technique, the boxer’s technique should be scored extremely high if he executes it while moving backwards.
· The competitor who lands the most techniques (based on effectiveness) I.E. “boxer A” lands ten strikes. However “boxer B” landed only five strikes, but his strikes were delivered with much more effectiveness, or with better timing or delivered in a counter acting or elusive manor. In such a case the favor should sway towards “boxer B”
· The competitor who has less violations in the round.

DETERMINING THE WINNER

Based off the criteria above, the winner should be decided based on the competitor who displays the most clean and effective technique while fighting as well as inflicting the most damage.
In the unlikely case of a draw, the referee will decide the winner based off the aforementioned criteria.

 

 PROPER ATTIRE

  • Muay Thai Shorts – All competitors must wear traditional style satin or nylon Muay Thai shorts (may/may not be provided by the promotion). MMA shorts, Kickboxing shorts or any other style or Material will not be allowed and the competitor will not be allowed to compete. (Competitors must wear either blue or red Muay Thai shorts. The color of the shorts will correspond with the corner assigned to him/her for their bout. Red shorts for red corner and blue shorts for blue corner. (Not currently enforced but will be enforced once TCB shorts are provided in the future)).
  • Groin Protection–
    1. All male competitors must wear a steel groin protector/cup. The protector/cup is tied with a knot behind the back and neatly covered/taped ends. Plastic, neoprene or any other material are unsatisfactory and the competitor will be not be able to participate (Not currently enforced but will be enforced in the future).
    2. Female Participants must have groin protection, rash guards and pregnancy tests. The female protective covering must be made of strong material capable to protect them from strong blows or strikes. If applicable, both sides would have to agree to wear the same protective equipment.
  • Mouth Piece
  • Mongkon – Each gym/camp has the responsibility to provide the fighter with a mongkon that must be worn previous to entering the ring up until returning to the center of the ring for the starting of the bout.
  • Prajiat/armband – Permitted but not required
  • Ankle supports– Permitted but not required.  Only one support permitted per each ankle. One strip of tape to secure the ankle support in place, but no “casting”

Gloves & Weight

  • Up to 147 lbs requires 10-12 oz leather gloves (12 oz gloves currently used but will eventually go to 10 oz)
  • Weight classes above 147 requires 12 oz leather gloves

Pre – Fight Ritual

  • Seal the Ring- Competitors must seal the ring by paying respect to each corner before their bout
  • Wai Kru/Ram Muay – Will be allowed at the discretion of the promotion for main event/title fights. It is the responsibility for each fighter to know and perform a Wai Kru/ Ram Muay after sealing the ring when Wai Kru/Ram Muay has been allowed. The Wai Kru/Ram Muay can be as simple or complicated as the fighter may like, the only requirement is it cannot exceed 1 min after the ring is sealed.

RANKINGS

  1. Fights for Thai Championship Boxing and any associated promotions will count as credit towards competitors’ ranking.
  2. Top ranked fighters will fight for the Thai Championship Boxing title belt upon request from the promotion. If the competitor turns down the opportunity, it will be offered to the next ranked competitor down the rankings until there is acceptance. Promotion may occasionally have to offer opportunities out of direct order based on multiple factors including but not limited to availability, scheduling conflict, opponents being from affiliated gyms, etc.
  3. Belts and Titles- Thai Championship Boxing will determine who is eligible for belts and titles and verify fairness/competitiveness through the associated sanctioning body.
  4. At the discretion of the promotion, competitors will lose points and possibly be dropped from the rankings for inactivity/pulling out of fights without medical verification. Competitor must withdraw within 30 days of the schedule event to avoid penalty unless it is for verifiable emergency or medical reasons.

MEDICALS (All Fighters are required to have at the minimum):

  1. Physical within 180 days of the scheduled event date
  2. Bloodwork- Hep B (surface antigen required, antibodies test is not valid), Hep C, HIV up to date within 180 days of the scheduled event date.

 PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS

  1. Proper state license
  2. Additional medicals required by the VA BMAW Commission.

REGISTRATION

  1. Each gym/camp/team as well as all participating fighters must register with TCB via their online registration portal at fighterregistration.com and submit all paperwork.
  2. Fighters that complete ALL required fields in their registration, have returned all signed waivers and forms, have submitted a pic, blood work and paperwork at least one week prior to the event will receive one free GA ticket or wristband.
  3. Access to professional photos taken of the fighter at weigh-ins will be given once all required documents have been fully completed and signed and fighter has registered on our website.  Pictures can ONLY be accessed by logging-in to our website using your FREE fighter membership.