Rules of Professional Thai Boxing or Muay Thai

Muay Thai i.e. Thai boxing is a professional game in Thailand. This is a national form of martial art in Thailand. In this type of boxing the boxers use bare hands. In Thailand, there is a tradition to arrange Muay Thai matches in various festivals. In today’s world the game has worldwide prominence. Several clubs have been established to promote Muay Thai in many countries. The memebers also try to teach the tricks of the game properly and for that purpose they have established many training centers. Recently Muay Thai has received much public support and that is why boxing stadiums have been established in almost every province. It is an important business that will boost the nation’s economy and bring fame to the country.

In modern society the scenario is always changing. So, in order to keep pace with this change the rules and regulations of this Muay Thai boxing are always being updated. The original rules are still there as they cannot be ignored. Presently Muay Thai has also become popular in many other countries. In those countries stadiums and other boxing equipments are invented individually. Muay Thai is believed to be national Thai heritage by the Ratchadamnoen Stadium. But this game is unique to Thailand and that is the reason why it should be protected. There is a basis of further development where many of the countries can achieve the goal and that is why it is constantly upgrading it and improving it in a nice way. There are written guidelines which should be followed in order to play the game correctly. The guidelines can be sometimes altered according to the team’s consent. In all the stadiums you will get the printed guidelines which are constantly upgraded for betterment of the game.

Muay Thai boxing ring in Thailand

Muay Thai is very famous sports that are enjoyed by almost every Thai people. You can get some boxing rings that are very popular. Some criteria should be maintained to have a good Muay Thai boxing ring. Muay Thai usually happens in a square shaped ring which is placed at 4 ft above the ground. The length of the ring should be between 19ft i.e. 5.70 meters and 27 ft i.e. 8.20 meters. Four ropes formed the ring. The ropes must not more than 24 ft i.e. 7.30 meters or less than 16ft i.e. 4.90 meters. Each of the ropes should not be less than three fourth inch i.e. 2 centimeters in diameter. These are supported at the four corners by posts. These ropes are covered by linen sponge or soft leather and that’s a rule. This is done to save the boxers from injury. These are placed tight at 1, 2, 2 and 4 ft above the floor of the ring. The heights are 3.30, 0.60, 0.90, and 1.20 meters respectively.

The floor space can be extended from the ring space by the measurement of 3 ft i.e. 90 centimeters. The space should be cushioned with very soft cloth or corkboards. This is done to at least 1 inch i.e. 2.50 cm. thickness. This is done to prevent injury. One restricted area is there which is extended towards the ring for 3 ft i.e. 90 cms. This is done on all sides especially for personnel judges, time keeper, doctor, and other officials. The stadium manager will look after the thing.

There are some equipment that are used in Muay Thai fight. These are usually provided by the stadium. These are a signal gong, boxing gloves of various sizes according to the rules, a stopwatch, a warning bell, and equipment to provide water for boxers. Some of the additional accessories are surgical tape, boxing shorts in red or blue, jock straps, or sacred cords.