Rules for Modified Muay Thai

2 x 1 ½ minute / 30 second break / 1 minute overtime round in the event of a tie

16 oz boxing gloves / Headgear (Twins Style with Cheek and Chin Protection) / Mouth Guard / Groin Cup / Shin-Instep pads (Twins Style) / Knee Pads in Adult divisions

Weigh ins will be done in the staging area just prior to the start of the division

No strikes past the center line (ie. Back of the head, spine etc)
No foul language / No joint attacks / No trash talking / No head butting / No groin shots / No knees to the head
No elbows / No sweeps / No spinning back or hammer fists / No striking a downed opponent / No throwing / No biting / No bad sportsmanship / No avoiding the fight / No swearing

10 point must system / 3 judges / Scored between the first and end of the second round
If tied 1 minute overtime will be scored on a 10 point must system
Judges will be scoring technique, # of strikes landed, effective striking, ring control & aggressiveness A system of scoring whereby the winner of a round must receive ten points, and the loser of the round nine points (eights points, if knocked down; seven points, if knocked down more than once and thoroughly dominated by his opponent). If there is no clear winner, each fighter must be awarded ten points. Note, however, although a fighter may win the round, he can lose a point by committing a foul, in which case the round likely would be scored nine points for each fighter.

Can stop the fight at anytime if he or she feels a fighter cannot protect themselves
Minus point for illegal technique
Minus a point for running out of the ring or avoiding the fight
Standing 8 counts will be enforced

A fighter’s corner can stop the fight at any time
Medical time out up to 3 minutes or referee’s discretion
2 knockdown rule in effect
Fighter will be disqualified if he or she is not present within 2 minutes of being called to the ring
Bad sportsmanship by a corner man or team mate will lead to a fighter’s disqualification