Thaiboxing Rules 18. Fouls and Strikes Violating the Rules
- Biting, eye gouging, spitting, or head butting.
- Wrestling, back or arm locks or any similar judo or wrestling hold.
- Deliberately falling on his opponent.
- Holding the ropes for any reason.
- Swearing or the use of abusive language during the match.
- Knocking out or injuring his opponent after the referee has ordered the match to stop for any reason.
- Deliberately striking the groin area.
- To be penalized by the deduction of 1 point for each time committed.
- A boxer who has been hit in the groin, may request a 5 minute break before continuing the match.