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WMC is a Muay Thai institution term. Professional sanctioning body created in 1995 by Thai parliamentary resolution and recognised by the Sports Authority of Thailand. Its rulebook and pound-based weight divisions are widely used as the professional standard. It is also written World Muaythai Council. Related terms: Sanctioning body, IFMA and Weight class.

Meaning

WMC
Professional sanctioning body created in 1995 by Thai parliamentary resolution and recognised by the Sports Authority of Thailand. Its rulebook and pound-based weight divisions are widely used as the professional standard.
TermWMC
Also writtenWorld Muaythai Council
CategoryInstitution

Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗ · wmc.muaythai.sport ↗

Questions about WMC

What does WMC mean in Muay Thai?

Professional sanctioning body created in 1995 by Thai parliamentary resolution and recognised by the Sports Authority of Thailand. Its rulebook and pound-based weight divisions are widely used as the professional standard.

What are other spellings of WMC?

It is also written World Muaythai Council. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to WMC?

Related terms: Sanctioning body, IFMA and Weight class.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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