There are various national and international governing bodies for ring sports in the Netherlands. Of course, there is the Dutch Boxing Association, but for kickboxing and Muay Thai there are several other governing bodies. These governing bodies are responsible for, among other things, trainer and referee training.
History of thai boxing / Muay Thai
The history of thai boxing (Muay Thai) can be traced back to the Middle Ages. At that time, wars were fought with bows and arrows, swords, and spears. In close-quarters combat, the arms and legs were often the only weapons left.
Information about thai boxing / Muay Thai
At recreational and beginner level, the training is also very accessible to people who have never encountered the sport before. Mainly basic techniques are used, and the overall intensity is considerably lower than during competition training.
Scoring and warnings in thai boxing / Muay Thai
The standard assessment procedure is as follows: fighters can receive points and warnings. The scoring system varies by organization and also by country. There are also differences between the K-1 rules, kickboxing, and FMT (full Muay Thai).
Professional rules for thai boxing / Muay Thai
Muay Thai is originally a national form of martial arts in which fighters compete bare-handed. It is a tradition to organize various Muay Thai competitions during festivals.
Regulations for thai boxing / Muay Thai governing bodies
Various governing bodies, promoters, and organizers are active in the Dutch and global kickboxing world. Each has its own regulations. There are, of course, differences between kickboxing, thai boxing, K-1, and full Muay Thai.
