Event
- Title:
- Strength and Honor III
- When:
- 04.09.2011 - 04.09.2011
- Where:
- Unit 2 Fitness - Atlanta
- Category:
- Tournaments
Description
Unfortunatly we were not able to get enough poeple from other gyms sign up so we will not be holding the tournament on April 9th. Everyone that signed up will be refunded 100%.
We will have an open sparring day at 12:00PM for anyone that shows up from any school.
Thank you for your understanding
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It is time for the 3rd annual Strength and Honor amateur Muay Thai tournament. The tournament is for amateur fighters with less than 3 fights. Fighters with more than 3 fights, Muay Thai, FCR, K1, MMA, etc., can not compete at this tournament. There are plenty of events for advanced amateur fighters and this is not one of them. We want this to be a fun event for newer people in the sport! Normal Amateur Muay Thai rules. 3x 2 minute rounds with 1 minute breaks. No elbows. No knees to head. 16oz gloves, shin guards, and head gear is mandatory for all competitors. Full rules below. |
To Register please call 404-745-3019!
Videos from past tournaments are on our You Tube Channel
Weight Classes: Weigh ins are day of event. These weight classes are for reference. We will match you with the closest to your actual weight +- 4lbs for below 117lbs, +-5lbs below 128lbs, +-6lbs 142lbs, +-7lbs 159lbs, +-8lbs 179lbs, +-9 lbs 202lbs, and 1+-2lbs 212lbs.
| ATOM | (108 LBS/49.1 KG & BELOW) |
| SUPERATOMWEIGHT | (108.1 – 111 LBS 49.2 –50.5 KGS) |
| FLYWEIGHT | (111.1 – 114 LBS/50.6-51.8 KGS) |
| SUPERFLYWEIGHT | (114.1-117 LBS/51.9-53.2 KGS) |
| BANTAMWEIGHT | (117.1-120 LBS/53.3-54.5 KG) |
| SUPERBANTAMWEIGHT | (120-124 LBS/54.6-56.4 KG) |
| FEATHERWEIGHT | (124.1-128 LBS/56.5-58.2 KG) |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | (128.1-132 LBS/58.3-60.0 KG) |
| SUPERLIGHTWEIGHT | (132.1-137 LBS/60.1-62.3 KG) |
| LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT | (137.1-142 LBS/62.4-64.5 KG) |
| WELTERWEIGHT | (142.1-147 LBS/64.6-66.8 KG) |
| SUPERWELTERWEIGHT | (147.1-153 LBS/66.9-69.5 KG) |
| LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT | (153.1-159 LBS/69.6-72.3 KG) |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | (159.1-165 LBS/72.4-75.0 KG) |
| SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT | (165.1-172 LBS/75.1-78.1 KG) |
| LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT | (172.1-179 LBS/78.2-81.4 KG) |
| LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT | (179.1-186 LBS/81.5-84.6 KG) |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | (186.1-194 LBS/84.7-88.2 KG) |
| SUPERCRUISERWEIGHT | (194.1-202 LBS/88.3-91.8 KG) |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | (202.1-212 LBS/91.9-96.4 KG) |
| SUPERHEAVYWEIGHT |
(212.1 LBS/96.5 KG & ABOVE) |
Fighter Equipment
- The wrapping of hands or feet is not mandatory. Fighters who wish to wrap their hands or feet shall be responsible for their own gauze and tape or approved commercial hand wraps. Gauze shall be of the soft or soft-stretch type, and shall not exceed 2 inches in width. Tape shall be of the soft adhesive type and shall not exceed 1.5 inches in width.
- One ten yard roll of gauze, and not more than two yards of tape, is the maximum allowable amounts for each hand. Gauze shall be for the protection of the hand only, and the amount shall be the discretion of the Event Supervisor. Tape shall be present only to hold the gauze in place, with NO TAPE allowed over the front of the knuckles (striking surface) and only 1 strip between the fingers not to exceed 1/4 in width and 4" in length.
- Up to twelve (12) feet of tape may be used to wrap each foot and ankle. The Event Supervisor, or his designee, must inspect all hand and foot wrappings, and must sign across the knuckles of the hand wrappings before the gloves are secured on the hands.
- Neoprene or Elastic knee braces may be worn if there are no plastic or metal braces, hinges or joints.
- Neoprene or Elastic ankle supports may be worn or a moderate amount of tape may be used subject to the approval of the event supervisor.
- All fighters must wear 16 oz. boxing gloves in good condition.
- All Amateur fighters must have boxing commission approved Headgear designed to lessen the impact of strikes directed to the head and reduce the likelihood of cuts. It must have US boxing commission patch.
- All fighters will wear an approved mouthguard.
- All male fighters will wear an approved groin protector
- All fighters must have shin guards
- No rings, jewelry, or items other than those authorized may be worn. Elbow pads and forearm pads shall not be worn. All piercing shall be removed prior to leaving the locker room.
Fouls
- Head butting.
- Striking with the elbow to any target
- Striking with the knee to the head.
- Striking or kicking to the groin.
- Intentional striking or kicking to the back of the head, the neck, or to the throat.
- Special foul rules exist concerning the spinning backfist. As with all other hand strikes,
this technique must be executed with the padded knuckle section of the glove. On the
first attempt that strikes with the forearm or bottom fist (hammerfist), the referee must
declare a 1-point penalty; each successive similar foul will again result in at least a 1-
point penalty. The first spinning backfist attempt that lands with the elbow will result in a
2-point penalty; any successive attempts that land with the elbow will result in a 2 or 3
point penalty, or disqualification. - Striking the spine.
- Wrestling style take downs and any behind the leg sweeps
- Punching or kicking a fighter when he is down. A fighter is considered down when any
part of his body other than his feet touches the floor. If a fighter is on his way to the floor,
his opponent may continue to attack until he has touched the floor with any part of his
body other than his feet. - Intentionally pushing, shoving or wrestling an opponent out of the ring with any part of the
body. - Attacking on the break when both fighters have been instructed to take a step back by
the referee. - Attacking after the bell has sounded to end the round.
- Holding the ropes with one hand while striking or defending with the other hand or the
legs. - Purposely going down without being hit, which will result in referee automatically
administering an 8-count, as specified in the rule on knock downs (no points will be
subtracted from the score card by the scorekeeper in this case, but the judges will
consider this just as any knockdown). - The use of abusive language in the ring or corner, as determined by the referee.
- Hitting or flicking with an open glove or thumb, or striking with the inside, or bottom of the
glove. - Intentionally evading contact or failing to compete.
- Intentionally delaying the contest through improper equipment, seconds remaining in the
ring after the start of the round, beginning around without a mouthpiece or by intentionally
dropping or spitting out the mouthpiece, etc.
Rules
- You may not be saved by the bell in any round.
- Spinning Backfist is allowed (but penalized immediately for illegal contact)
- Mouthpiece should be replaced if it falls out (at an appropriate break in the action)
- In case of a accidental foul stopping the bout we go to the score cards after two full rounds of a
- three rounder and after three full rounds of a four or five rounder
- No Three Knockdown Rule
- Kicks above the belt, to the hips and to the leg above and below the knee (excluding linear kicks)
- Knee strikes are allowed to the body and legs
- Extended Neck Wrestling to set up knee strikes and to off-balance opponents (should be broken after ~5 seconds of inactivity)
- No Sweeps are allowed
- You may grab the leg and take one step forward for each strike that you throw
Locker Room and Ring-side Protocols
- Only water and electrolyte drinks in their sealed original containers in the dressing room. No food, vitamins or supplements of any kind in the dressing room.
- Any alcohol, “energy” drinks, controlled substances or any illegal enhancing substance is grounds for immediate expulsion from the event.
- Offensive clothing, placards, emblems, etc. are prohibited.
- No hard contact lenses
- Toe nails to be trimmed, Henna type tattoos are prohibited, Piercing accessories are prohibited, Use only soft materials to tie hair.
- Hand wraps will need to be inspected before you put your gloves on
- Only pre-approved gloves provided by the promoter are allowed. Do not tamper with the gloves in any way.
- Only form fitted supports are allowed (neoprene or elastic for the ankles and knees only) no elbow supports. Supports may not have braces, metal, plastic, etc. of any kind.
- Anti social behavior of any kind to include name calling, gestures, vulgar/offensive language, etc. will result in disciplinary action.
- Only light coat of Vaseline on the face applied at ringside under the supervision of the referee or inspector; nothing else anywhere.
- Ice in a bag only; no loose ice at ringside.
- No excessive coaching from corner. Cornermen must remain seated in the designed chairs throughout the entire round. Only one cornerman will be allowed in the ring during the rest periods.
- When a Contestant is down/knocked out/stopped, no one is allowed in the ring until authorized by a referee or physician.
- No photography or video by corner during contest.
- Questions or protests will be posed in a calm, courteous and respectful manner
Weight ins at 10:00 AM. Fights start at 12:00 PM!
Venue
- Venue:
- Unit 2 Fitness - Website
- Street:
- 240 Ponce de Leon ave, suite 2
- ZIP:
- 30308
- City:
- Atlanta
- State:
- Georgia
- Country:
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