Professional combative sport rules: Muay Thai – Thai boxing
Learn about the official rules that govern professional Muay Thai – Thai boxing contests in Ontario and the safety precautions that contestants and officials must follow before and during an event.
Introduction
This document is the official ruleset for professional Muay Thai – Thai boxing in Ontario. All professional Muay Thai – Thai boxing contests or exhibitions in Ontario must be sanctioned by the Ontario Athletics Commission (OAC). Requirements to obtain a permit and individual licences are set out in the Combative Sports Act, 2019 and its regulation.
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Updated: September 21, 2026
Published: October 01, 2026