To add, by 'independent' we are not governed by sanctioning bodies we are governed by our board and are responsible for the training, assessments and providing of IBMTO officials.

We will also be responsible for any redress and queries of results and will have proper procedures in place that will be made visible to the parties concerned.

Let me be frank here, of course this is not a new idea and it is one that has been tried before in the past. However we feel that what it is, is an improved idea and one that will benefit Muay Thai.

There is no power struggle within our board as all directors are equal rank, there is no CEO, President or founder. We vote on all policies and democratically decide upon our decisions.

We are of the belief that every member will come with their own personal strengths and we want to encourage their success through a regulated format of training and assessments to ensure a high standard of officiating.

As this is the 'sport' of Muay Thai it has to adhere to it's rules and regulations for fair play. So our connections with Thailand are simply to ensure we are kept up to date with the sports regulations and any changes that might be implemented

Already in one day we have ISKA, IKF and Golden Belt happy to work with us, with others currently being spoken to. I have also spoken with and been contacted by promoters throughout the country who want to use us on their shows. So this re-shuffling of cards, as you call it, is in fact a brand new deck.

So if we do have a lot of 'clones' there are some who have been 'cloned' in this industry a lot longer than you or I ;-)

SHAUN