POINT MUAY THAI (PMT)
NO KNOCKOUTS, NO INJURIES
These events are designed to grow and develop Muay Thai Technique without the risk of injury. Therefore,
ANY STRIKE MAKING FULL CONTACT OR EVEN THE "PERCEPTION OR APPEARANCE" OF A FULL CONTACT STRIKE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE FIGHTER!
"Playing" Muay Thai is the most effective way to increase fighter IQ
If your sparring to hard, and getting empotional, it inhibits you brains ability to learn, and the reflexes do not become inherent.
Relax and have fun, and that will propell you to success
Athletes must win by points; the judges will score each fighter with a '10 point must' system at the end of the bout.
General scoring structure
Least: - Head < Body / Legs < Knees < Sweeps - :Most
GENERAL RULES
There are no Knockouts and, or Technical Knockouts.
HAND & FOOT STRIKES to the HEAD - SEMI CONTACT ONLY!
(Treat the bout as a sparring match, any strikes resembling full contact could result in warning, NC, or DQ)
Any Knockout will result in Disquapfication or a No Contest.
(PMT ref and Judges will determine outcome)
If a fighter quits, or cant defend himself due to exhaustion, this will give a win to his or her opponent by DEFAULT.
(The referee could notice the fighter is too tired to defend himself and stop the match for safety)
A ref only needs one warning to athlets in order to stop the bout
(safety is priority, if the Ref is getting stressed the match could be called)
Punches to Head score THE LEAST
( Encouraging a variety of techniques while enhancing safety)
Multiple head shots will be discouraged: NO MACHINE GUNNING
(If a fighter takes excessive headshots, the bout could be paused and/or warnings, NC or DQ given. To prevent this from happening, Mix up to body+legs)
Emotions should NOT influence contact
(Grunting or yelpng during bout will not be allowed)
No kicks or punches in the back spine area, groin or knee joints.
Please be Respectful to your opponent and display Good Sportsmanship.
BANNED TECHNIQUES
NO KNEES TO HEAD
NO ELBOWS
NO JAMMING / PLOWING
(catching kick and driving opponent backwards)
NO TAKEDOWNS
(shooting for legs)
NO HIP THROWS
NO LEG TEEPS
(can cause knee hyperextension)
NO “SAENCHAI” CARTWHEEL KICK
NO HEEL TRIPPING
(only trips/sweeps using the front of foot/leg are allowed)
NO AXE KICKS
BOUT LENGTHS
Bouts are generally 2 rounds with a 3rd round in an overtime round. The 3rd round will only happen if both athletes won a round.
Rounds are 2 minutes for adults, and 90 seconds for youngsters. Break between rounds is 1 min.
EQUIPMENT
MANDATORY Safety Equipment Required for ALL IKF PMT
Boxing Gloves
(16oz for adults, can go lower for youth and under 120 lbs, but they have to match opponents and be apporved by referee)
Mouth Piece.
Headgear
Groin Cup.
Shin Guards.
Shorts are Mandatory
JUDGING
Three judges will sit at ringside and score each bout based on a standard 10 point must system. The winner gets 10, the loser gets 9 or less if point deductions occur.
Bouts will be judged on who lands the most strikes / points in the designated areas based on the judges discretion.
Strikes earn more points in the following order: least - Head < Body / Legs < Knees < Sweeps - most