Muaythai Instructions
Guide for boxers about Muay Thai ethics and maners dirung competition
There are traditions bout what do's and don'ts when boxers and seconds/trainers are during the formal competition. Manners in Muay Thai are actually derived from the Thai clture. It is very important for boxers to follow these strictly, and respectfully no matter what nationality they are or where the competition is held;
All of Muay Thai boxer MUST perform Ram Wai Kru, There is an official regulations specify that boxers must perform Ram Wai Kru before the fight.
Boxers must follows the Muay Thai rules strictly and obey to the referees's judgement/instructions without any objections
Boxers must not do anything that considered to be impolite to opponents, audiences, yelling, spitting at them, for example.
Boxers/trainers must respect to the referees' final judgements without any objection and boxers must not do any behaviour that to protest the judgement such as do not step down from the ring after the fight or attack the referee etc.
During the fight, when opponent about to loose or being disadavatage, boxer wil not take opportunity to intensify situation eventhough boxer can do that without breaking the rules.
Seniority is ery important, younger boxer must pay respect to more senior boxer before and after the fight .
The "Wai Kru" or "Wai-Khru" also known as boxing dance is an important part of any evening watching Thai Boxing.
Before the competition of muaythai, Krabi-Krabong (Thai swords) , or any other thai ancient weapons martial arts , every competitor must perform the "Wai-Kru" ritual and perform the boxing dance which is the continued tradition since ancient times.
"Wai-Kru" is a way to pay respect to his majesty the king or the chairman of the competition tournament. Furthermore , "Wai-Kru" is the way to realize the goodness of the master who gave them the knowledge.
It's also the way to create the strength of their mind. The style of the dance is unique to each boxing bureau. Boxers who danced the same style wouldn't box each other since they realize that they have the same master.
Furthermore, to dance is one way to warm up before starting the fight . It also helps relax the stress and to prepare body and mind to be ready to get into the battle.