World Muaythai Council

Joanna Jędrzejczyk is an athlete that needs no introduction in the world of combat sports and is one of the best female contenders to have ever graced the ring. Representing Poland, Joanna started training muaythai at 16 years old before entering into the IFMA world championships where she experienced great success taking 5 gold medals. Today she has gained huge popularity around the world but never stopped to support the IFMA muaythai family and especially ...

Today we will remember an outstanding martial artist known as a true legend as a Karateka, Kickboxer and muaythai athlete, he had legendary status in Japan being one of the superstars in the Kyokushin competitions becoming one of the all time greatest, Andy Hug. In one of the biggest battles on Osaka as part of the K1 Grand Prix he dethroned Stan the Man winning the World Muaythai Council Heavyweight World Title which was the breakthrough of muaythai in ...

IFMA prides itself on being a fully compliant World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) signatory and partner of the International Testing Agency (ITA), collaborating on initiatives to keep our sport clean and to protect our clean athletes. IFMA has a zero-tolerance policy against doping violations. The protection of the clean athlete is one of IFMA’s main missions based on the pillar of fair play. Education is key and this is why all IFMA stakeholders regardless athlete or support ...

Artem Levin also known as 'the Lion' is a true ambassador of muaythai etching his name permanently into the WMC hall of fame. Artem made his transition from a national champion to multiple time IFMA world champion then 2 time winner for the SportAccord World Combat Games before finally becoming WMC champion. Mr Levin stated that representing Russia within the Olympic movement, standing proudly under the Russian flag and winning the World Combat Games both in ...

History was made in a spectacular WMC beach battle in Pattaya on the 30th of March 1996 when Australian Stan the Man in front of a record of over 80,000 spectators and over 60 million TV viewers became the first WMC super heavy weight world champion, defeating Kirkwood Walker from England and becoming the first westerner to receive the prestigious belt. Stan the man described this moment as one of the highlights of his career. He ...

IFMA wishes to express sincere condolences for the passing of General General Tianchai Sirisumpan. The Muaythai family mourns the loss of a great Muaythai ambassador and president with a vision for sport. He was also the former Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand. He served his country as former Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai army. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

The Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP) under the leadership of General Lucas Managuelod, IFMA Executive Board Member, cares about their members and the community. The Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP), fully recognised by the NOC and Philippine Sports Commission, ensured that all members got government support during this crisis but also that their members went out to fully support the community. In response to the government’s effort in extending financial support to daily wage ...

The muaythai scene in the UK has been very healthy over the last 15 years with many champions been made and some of them going on to become some of Britain's best exports. We will take a look at some of the best champions the UK has had to offer during that period and where they are at now. Damien Trainor has had some of the most memorable fights on the UK muaythai scene. One of ...

It is with greatest sadness that we heard of the passing of Alan Bell, beloved husband and father, whom has been so instrumental in the lives of so many and in the development of muaythai. Big Al has guided so many. He was an outstanding official and his spirit of fair play and his Aussie way of life will be dearly remembered as his legacy will live on. We will surely honour his legacy and his ...

The Covid 19 Pandemic has changed the whole world and life as we know it with the sporting world been no exception. Countries across the world have banned all major sporting events to deter the spread of the disease with Thailand being no different which saw the close of its muaythai stadiums in March. Originally shut down for a period of 14 days the ban was extended as cases unfolded and the extent of the pandemic ...

Nowadays muaythai has become a global phenomenon with many people turning to the sport for its multitude of health benefits and weight loss capabilities. It's not just your average Joe Bloggs however as many big name celebrities have also put on the gloves with some even competing professionally. Jonny Lee Miller is no stranger to Hollywood having been previously married to Angelina Jolie and starring in many productions including Trainspotting, Dexter and Sherlock Holmes to name ...

IFMA is proud of their Youth Development Program with the Youth World Championship held every year around the globe and last year in Antalya with over 1000 participants. It is more than a sporting event. It is about cultural understanding, it’s about Unity in Diversity and it’s about smiles and building our future and the next generation of Nak Muay. The IFMA Youth is just exceptional. They have a voice and in many ways, we ...