Once you are registered, we will confirm matches leading up to the event.
If you paid during REGISTRATION and you don't get to compete due to NO MATCHES BEING AVAILABLE, we will refund you.
Matches being available being that we offer you a match. If you decline the match for any reason, you will NOT be subject to receive a refund.
REGISTRATION OPEN
May 17th 2025 in Ventura, California
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You also agree that you will uphold good sportsmanship and a positive attitude at the event and respect the event venue. Failure to uphold good sportsmanship could lead to permanent expulsion from our events.
You also agree to abide by all rules & regulations presented before, during and/or after event.
Registration for participant in May 17th 2025 event in Ventura
NO REFUNDS if you have a match and event is not cancelled.
Jonathan is a world-renowned certified Muay Thai ring official with 2000+ bouts under his belt officiating as well as being a former pro fighter and founded Pu'u Muay Thai in Ventura, California which has operated in Ventura for over 10 years. Putting emphasis on authentic Muay Thai and proper regulations on a grassroots level.
Ryan is a certified Muay Thai ring official with 20+ years of martial arts and combat sports experience. Ryan founded Pu'u Muay Thai in Santa Barbara, California in 2019 and has been working tirelessly to help grow Muay Thai in the central coast. Ryan and his wife Carol have worked with international events in North America as promoters for WBC Muay Thai for professional and amateur events.
Carol is a certified Muay Thai ring official with a background in event planning and Muay Thai promotions. Working international professional and amateur events as well as being a promoter for WBC Muay Thai. Carol works alongside her husband tirelessly to help grow Muay Thai here in USA through the promotion of authentic Muay Thai events.
Your Questions Answered
-No knees to head
-No elbow strikes
-Punches & Kicks allowed to head, body, legs.
-Knee strikes allowed to the body & legs.
-Kids with 3 or less bouts: no head contact allowed
-Kids more than 3 bouts: head contact optional if both competitors agree
-Competitors under 16 years of age will be required to wear chest guards.
-All competitors must wear sparring style shin guards with no hard plastic or metal parts exposed, head head gear with no bar or protective shield on the front, gum shield, groin protector, MUAY THAI SHORTS, 12oz/16oz gloves depending on weights that will be provided.
Judging will be based on Muay Thai techniques and defense executed with good balance and control.
There is either a "winner" or a "loser" of the round based on our judges score cards. There are 3 judges around the matted area that will be judging your performance using Muay Thai.
While Muay Thai is inherently a contact sport, this event is NOT designed nor intended to be a full contact event. This is a semi contact event where athletes will be under the watchful eye of trained ring officials with emphasis on technique. Going too hard will result in a Disqualification and possible permanent expulsion from our events.
This event is not at all intended for professional fighters. If you have fought professionally in any full contact combat sport (kickboxing, mma, boxing, muay thai), this event is not for you.
Yes the goal is for you and your opponent to complete 3 rounds where we will declare a winner and a loser based on our judging criteria.
No, it's semi-contact. If there are any questions, only the cornerman in the corner can approach the head official with questions or concerns. The only time the decision will be reversed is in the event that the scorecards were incorrectly tallied by the officials.
Yes, these count as EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RECORD and we will be reporting these publicly online for results. Please include this as experience when registering at any events.
We encourage you to register and we will find matches for you. We will always match as best as possible in regards to age, weight, and experience level.
Absolutely! We encourage you to bring friends & family to share in Muay Thai. We will have tickets available for purchase for entry at the door.