An interclub is not a professional fight. No trophy, no hunt for a knockout, no hostile crowd. It is a meeting between Thai boxing clubs in Mauritius, designed so a practitioner can do their first rounds against a stranger in a controlled setting. It is the step between training and real competition — and it is probably the single day you will learn the most about your own muay thai.
The format: everything built for safety
The whole idea of an interclub fits in one sentence: technique over power. In practice, that translates into equipment and rules built around it.
- Headgear mandatory for both boxers.
- Big gloves, more padded than fight gloves: you touch, you do not try to hurt.
- Three short rounds — long enough to feel everything, short enough to stay safe.
- Strict refereeing: a boxer who loads up on power gets pulled up immediately.
Nobody wins an interclub by hitting hard. You show your guard, your footwork, your ability to think while someone walks you down. That is exactly what the coach wants to see.
Expect the nerves anyway. Every boxer who has ever competed remembers the strange, dry-mouthed hour before the first bout — and every one of them will tell you the same thing afterwards: it was smaller than the fear. Three short rounds go by fast. The gear does its job. And whatever you thought you knew about your own Thai boxing, you will know it more precisely by lunchtime.
The weigh-in, same morning
The weigh-in happens on the morning of the event. No brutal weight cut, no sauna, no water deprivation — those practices have no place at this level. You step on the scale at the weight you train at, you get matched with someone of comparable size and level, and you spend the morning warming up calmly. There is a lifestyle lesson in it too: the boxer who manages weight year-round never has to cut it.
In the corner: you are never alone
During your rounds, a Team Boom coach is in your corner. He sees what you cannot, talks to you between rounds, and pulls you back together when adrenaline scrambles everything. The instruction usually fits in three words — extend the jab, hands back up, breathe. Nobody forgets their first fight; nobody forgets their first corner advice either. Whatever the scorecards say, you go home with a list of things to work on. That is the result that matters.
The road to group A
At Team Boom, competition is not an accident, it is a pathway. You start in group B at 7:00 pm like everyone else. No sparring in the first month — the rule is absolute. Then come the supervised sparring sessions announced at the club, where the coach watches. Those who show technique, consistency and control move up to group A at 5:45 pm — the advanced and competition group. Interclubs are the next step. Nobody gets pushed into a ring; nobody climbs into one unprepared either.
Where it can lead
This pathway produces results that reach well beyond the lagoon. Team Boom's juniors have stood on international podiums, including at the Muaythai School World Championship — with a unanimous decision win in the preliminary round. The team has travelled to Thailand for a training camp, learning muay thai at the source. And our female fighters bring belts home: competition at this club has never been a boys-only affair. Events like La Nuit des Arts Martiaux give these journeys a stage in Mauritius itself.
All of it starts with an interclub, which starts with sparring, which starts with a first class. If the idea of fighting one day is on your mind, tell the coach — building that road is the job. WhatsApp: +230 5981 9849.
Frequently asked questions
What is an interclub in Thai boxing?
It is a meeting between Thai boxing clubs in Mauritius, designed so a practitioner can do their first rounds against a stranger in a controlled setting. It is not a professional fight: no trophy, no hunt for a knockout.
Is an interclub dangerous?
The whole format is built around safety: mandatory headgear, big gloves with more padding than fight gloves, three short rounds and strict refereeing. A boxer who loads up on power gets pulled up immediately — the rule is technique over power.
How does the weigh-in work?
It takes place on the morning of the event. No brutal weight cut, no sauna, no water deprivation: you step on the scale at the weight you train at, then you get matched with someone of comparable size and level.
How do you join the competition group at Team Boom?
Everyone starts in group B at 7:00 pm, with no sparring in the first month. Then come the supervised sparring sessions where the coach watches; those who show technique, consistency and control move up to group A at 5:45 pm, the advanced and competition group.