Should Ontario Allow Professional Muay Thai Competitions?

Official title: Consultation on Proposed Amendment to Ontario Regulation 565/24: Rules for Combative Sports under the Combative Sports Act, 2019 to add a rule set which would allow for Professional Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing contests or exhibitions in Ontario.

Open Regulations & Permits Health & Safety
Ontario wants to officially recognize professional Muay Thai (Thai boxing) as a regulated combat sport. Right now, there's no official ruleset for pro Muay Thai events in the province. The proposed rules would set standards for how these fights are conducted, covering everything from allowed techniques to safety requirements.

Why This Matters

Train Muay Thai or want to compete professionally? This would let you do it legally in Ontario without needing special exemptions. Fans could see sanctioned pro events here instead of travelling to other provinces. Gym owners and promoters could host legitimate competitions.

What Could Change

Professional Muay Thai would become a recognized combat sport in Ontario with official rules. Fighters could compete using traditional techniques like elbow strikes and clinch work. Events would need to follow the new ruleset, which is based on international standards endorsed by the Ontario Combative Sport Advisory Council.

Key Issues

  • Should the proposed Muay Thai ruleset be adopted for professional competitions in Ontario?
  • Are the rules based on the Association of Boxing and Combative Sports Commissions' standards appropriate for Ontario?

How to Participate

  1. Review the proposed Muay Thai ruleset in the supporting documents section of this consultation page.
  2. Submit your feedback through the Ontario Regulatory Registry by the deadline.