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Hi everyone, i've looked it up and it seems like in Thailand scores are way different than western fighters, any idea where could find in depth scoring system, or would be kind be enough to elaborate on that? What gives the most points? I've also noticed that you can kick someone in the back? how about punches to the back? i'n our country it's illegal to do such thing's, any more insight on things like these , what's not allowed , what's allowed and what gives the most points. Appreciate the time you take to respond! Thank you and have a beautiful day! 🙂 

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Sylvie has written and spoken a lot about this. Here is a list of articles that will give you insight, it's a very different scoring system that prizes balance, dominance but not necessarily aggression, and what is called Ning, the performed in ability to be affected, check those articles out:

8 Limbs Us - Muay Thai Scoring

But yes, you can be hit in the back, and even the back of the head, which is why there is very strong advisement to never turn your back in the ring.

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3 hours ago, Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu said:

Sylvie has written and spoken a lot about this. Here is a list of articles that will give you insight, it's a very different scoring system that prizes balance, dominance but not necessarily aggression, and what is called Ning, the performed in ability to be affected, check those articles out:

8 Limbs Us - Muay Thai Scoring

But yes, you can be hit in the back, and even the back of the head, which is why there is very strong advisement to never turn your back in the ring.

Thank you! Does teep also counts for scoring as a kick to the body or not?

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3 minutes ago, Raulis said:

Thank you! Does teep also counts for scoring as a kick to the body or not?

Only if you disturb your opponent, which means moving them off the spot, or psychologically affecting them. There is a secondary, more subtle way that it can score, and sometimes score highly. If you use it to "ring control" your opponent, meaning, juggling them in some way, appearing as if you are keeping them at the distance you want them to be, when you want them to be there. You can do this without disturbing your opponent physically or emotionally, and still score.

But just a single, well placed teep that has no visible effect doesn't really score, at least by my observation.

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16 minutes ago, Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu said:

Only if you disturb your opponent, which means moving them off the spot, or psychologically affecting them. There is a secondary, more subtle way that it can score, and sometimes score highly. If you use it to "ring control" your opponent, meaning, juggling them in some way, appearing as if you are keeping them at the distance you want them to be, when you want them to be there. You can do this without disturbing your opponent physically or emotionally, and still score.

But just a single, well placed teep that has no visible effect doesn't really score, at least by my observation.

Thank you! Appreciate the time you take to respond! 🙂 Have a beautiful day.

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