Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 046 - Wyoming Combat Sports Commission
Sub-Agency 0001 - Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 5 - Specific Requirements for Kickboxing Contestants
Section 5-3 - Muay Thai Tactics Deemed Fouls

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 5-3

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) Head butts, biting, or pressing on the opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove;

(b) Striking the groin;

(c) Attacking while holding the ropes or cage or making any unfair use of the ropes or cage;

(d) Striking on the break;

(e) Holding the opponent's leg and pushing more than two (2) steps in any direction without striking with any one of the Muay Thai skills, commonly referred to as plowing;

(f) Intentionally falling down to avoid being hit while leg is held by the opponent;

(g) Throwing or taking an opponent to the floor in an unauthorized manner by bending the lower back of opponent or lifting up the opponent;

(h) Straight line attacks that target the knee joint;

(i) Sweeps not done with the front of the shin or foot-to-foot. Hooking the back or the side of the leg is prohibited;

(j) Intentional evasion of contact;

(k) Holding the back of the head with one hand and punching with the other hand, commonly referred to as dirty boxing; and

(l) Executing any techniques which are deemed malicious and beyond the scope of reasonably accepted techniques in an athletic event.

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