Irish Muay Thai Council
IRISH MUAYTHAI COUNCIL are the Governing body responsible for developing the Sport and Art of Muayth
President : Mr Sean Dillion
Vice: Mr Craig O' Flynn
Executive Board:
Mr David Joyce
Mr Pat McVoy
Mr John Walsh
Mr Paul Kelly
Mr Richard Moore
06/12/2023
We would like to give a very sincere thank you to for coming over from Austria last weekend for the 3rd and final part of our national referee and judging course.
16 men and women are now qualified IFMA national officials.
A huge thanks goes to
For attending this course.
On top on that we then ran the very first IFMA amateur tournament in Ireland.
Look out for more IFMA amateur shows in 2024.
08/11/2023
08/11/2023
07/11/2023
Our sincere condolences to the family of Frankie McConville.
Rest in peace Frankie.
25/10/2023
📍The next edition of the highly anticipated World Combat Games is set to take place from 20-30 October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
💪Riyadh 2023 WCG will be the global arena for elite competitions and for some sports - also a top-calibre milestone ahead of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
For more information visit https://www.worldcombatgames.sport/
18/10/2023
https://www.facebook.com/100090721477976/posts/263579490009432/?sfnsn=mo
The 14 Muaythai Combat Divisions are Out! Have you brushed up on the new Tournament Format?
Riyadh, known as the money capital of the middle east, will be the Marital Arts Capital for the world from October 19th - 20th of October and where muaythai will showcase the science of 8 limbs in strength, tradition and solidarity in 5 full medal disciplines: Combat, Wai Kru, Mai Muay and two Para(S) disciplines, Para Wheelchair and Special Autistic.
In this edition of the 2023 World Combat Games, muaythai flexes much more than physical strength, it showcases gender equality with 7 male and 7 female divisions, it showcases unity in diversity with the debut of Muay Para(S) and of course, muaythai presents in all its beauty, its over 2000-year-old tradition and culture within its Wai Kru and Mai Muay competitions.
The Combat Division also delivers an exciting new Super 4 format which gives all athletes a second chance to come back and redeem themselves. At such a competitive level where all athletes have qualified from IFMA World Championships, continental championships and IOC recognized multisport games such as the European Games and World Games, matches can be nail bitingly close, within a margin of a hair. So, this format makes it not only exciting and interesting, but it really gives the athletes a chance to put their heart into the ring to be crowned World Combat Games champion!
13/10/2023
13/10/2023
12/10/2023
12/10/2023
12/10/2023
07/10/2023
IFMA Newsletter : September 2023 Round-Up The World Combat Games 2023 will be a celebration of the values of martial arts in which nondiscrimination, inclusion, equality, solidarity, and standing for a better world is fundamental. 16 recognized federations by AIMS, ARISF, and ASOIF, who are grouped together under SportAccord, have wor...
Day 8 - finals of this premier event. Unbelievable standard and collection of different countries showcasing their talents. The standard of these young athletes increases each year. It's great to see an event of this magnitude for our young Muaythai athletes to aspire to.
07/10/2023
05/10/2023
Unfortunately Chloe lost a split decision to a tough Russian. Thanks to everyone who helped and supported her on this journey.
Day 5;
The business side of the tournament.
05/10/2023
This is Ring C which Chloe will be fighting in. Roughly about 8pm tonight. Fight number 39.
#ifma WORLD YOUTH MUAYTHAI CHAMPIONSHIPS | RİNG C WORLD YOUTH MUAYTHAI CHAMPIONSHIPS muaythai
05/10/2023
Chloe's weigh in done and she's ready to rumble.
Her opponent is Milena Didenko of Russia, possible at 8pm this evening.
04/10/2023
Stephan Fox IFMA General Secretary, also the Vice-president SportAccord and the President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS).
Day 4 of the IFMA world youth Championships.
03/10/2023
Best of luck to Chloe 🇮🇪💪
We all wish Chloe Black the very best of luck at the IFMA world junior championships in Turkey. She has her first fight on the 5th of October.
Massive crowds inside and outside the building this morning.
02/10/2023
We all wish Chloe Black the very best of luck at the IFMA world junior championships in Turkey. She has her first fight on the 5th of October.
25/05/2023
https://muaythai.sport/ifma-believes-in-the-power-of-recognition/
IFMA Believes in the Power of Recognition – International Federation of Muaythai Associations IFMA believes in the power of sport, and the IFMA World Championships 2023 once again highlighted this unique force. Sport always has, and hopefully will always continue to be, a vehicle for peace, recognition, and legacy.
14/05/2023
14/05/2023
We’re happy to announce our next show will be 15th July @ GAA Complex, Charleville. (Heatstroke instead of frostbite this time!)
This is a fully amateur event and will include a 4-man 60kg a-class amateur tournament, with a belt for the winner.
Any gyms, trainers, volunteers, officials interested in taking part please get in touch with a list of fighters in the following format:
Name:
Club Name:
Weight:
Age:
Experience (in all combat sports, not just Muay Thai):
Please follow the above format, as it makes it easier to match people fairly. There have been incidents in the past where match ups have been made based on weight and experience, only to have coaches complaining about the match up being unfair because of a difference in age.
Rule set – Options to enter fighters:
1. Over 18 years (novice 0-5 fights) 3x2 min, 14/16oz gloves, elasticated shin pads, body shield, elbow pads, head gear, body armour (head contact allowed, no knees, elbows to the head).
2. Over 18 years (experienced) 3x3 min, 10oz gloves, elasticated shin pads, elbow pads, head gear, full thai rules.
3. 16-18 years (novice 0-5 fights) 3x2min, 14/16oz gloves, shin pads, head gear, elbow pads, body armour (head contact allowed, no knees, elbows to the head).
4. 16-18 years (experienced) 3x2min 10oz, shin pads, head gear, elbow pads, (head contact allowed, no
5. knees, elbows to the head).
6. U-16 years, full gear, no head contact allowed, no knees, elbows to the head. Round duration based on age, 3x1min or 3x1.5min.
7. 4-man tournament, 3x3min, 10oz gloves, elasticated shin pads, elbow pads, head gear, full thai rules, semi-final fight after junior bouts, final will be main event.
• Weigh in will be the same day as the event at 10am in line with IFMA tournament weigh-in procedures. (video weigh-ins acceptable with password)
• 4-man tournament draw will be done after weigh-in.
• All fighters are allowed 0.5kg weight allowance from agreed weight, unless there is a pre-negotiated weight agreed between both clubs.
• All bouts will be judged in accordance with IFMA judging procedures.
We've already received fighter lists and will start matching over the next week or two.🙌
07/05/2023
https://www.youtube.com/live/vaDsZ8LpFqw?feature=share
Here's Ryan Vaughan's fighting link lads. Fight 7 , roughly 10am irish time.
07/05/2023
https://www.youtube.com/live/JRMHJO0I5Cs?feature=share
Here's the link to Mohamed Kalf's fight today roughly 1pm irish time , fight 18.
06/05/2023
International Federation of Muaythai Associations Muaythai is built on the 5 important pillars of honour, tradition, respect, excellence and fair play. Every stakeholder, regardless of whether they are a fan, an official administrator, an event promoter, or simply a one-off spectator at an event, has the right to see transparency upheld.
06/05/2023
Here's where to watch our lads Mo and Ryan fighting later today folks.
The official Olympic channel.
Download the Olympic app.
Mohamed kalf and Ryan Vaughan representing Ireland at the IFMA 30th anniversary World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 opening ceremony.
31/03/2023
We're going to be submitting the list for the Irish contingent this evening for the Amateur Fight League Scotland, which will be taking place at Prime8 in Livingston on April 22nd🇮🇪
Rules:
Over 18 years old 3x3 min, shin pads, elbow pads, head gear.
16-18 years old 3x2min shin pads, head gear, elbow pads, body shield ( head contact allowed, no knees,elbows to the head)
Under 16 as above with no head contact.
Fighters matched based on their weight ( catch weight ), experience, and age if needed.
Same day weigh-in.
All equipment provided.
Event starts at 14:30. It’s £15 entry for each fighter/ spectator. There will also be a sparathon before the event 12:00-14:00 ( £10 entry fee, or £20 for both events.
(in total instead of £25)
Venue for sparathon Prime8 martial arts 8 Carmondean Centre , Livingston , EH54 8PT
Venue for Amateur Fight League : Deans Community High School, Eastwood Park Knightsbridge, Livingston EH54 8PS
( it’s not far from Prime8, 3min walk)
13/02/2023
Lietuvos muaythai čempionatas 2023
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09/02/2023
https://muaythai.sport/ifma-press-conference-on-32nd-sea-games-issues/
IFMA Press Conference on 32nd SEA Games Issues – International Federation of Muaythai Associations IFMA stated that there is no dispute between the International Federation of Muaythai Associations and Kun Khmer. As a matter of fact, Kun Khmer is not a recognised sport within the Olympic Movement nor do they have an established body that is a code signatory of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA)....
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