MODIFIED MUAY THAI

Modified Muay Thai (MMT) may be chosen for a bout if both parties agree. The fighters must agree if the bout should be fought with or without elbows. The following provides more information about this rule set.

Striking Areas

Front of the face (from ears forward).
Front of the body.
Inside and outside of the legs.

Legal Strikes

All standard boxing punches are allowed.
All kicks, except for those noted under “Illegal Strikes” below.
Spinning backfists/hands.
Knees are allowed (except to the head for amateur fighters).
Clinching is allowed as long as you are working. Referee will break up stagnated clinches.
Catching the leg is allowed as long as you counter quickly. Holding the leg is not allowed.
No kick minimum.

Illegal Strikes

No elbows.
No neck or hip throws.
No lifting your opponent.
No side kicks to the legs.
No front kicks to the thighs.
No kicks to the knees.
No hammer strikes.
No strikes to the back of the head.
No cartwheel kicks.
No spin sweeps.

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