What are the events in Thang-Ta?
I · Intermediate · Events and equipment · 1 of 3There are two fighting styles. In phunaba ama each fighter has a stick and a shield and kicking is banned. In phunaba anishuba there is no shield and kicks are allowed. Both are fought by weight: sub-juniors under 14, boys and girls together, from 25 to 53 kg; juniors under 18; and seniors over 18, with an open class.
How it works
- Phunaba ama: stick and shield.
- Kicking in ama: banned.
- Phunaba anishuba: stick only.
- Kicking in anishuba: allowed.
- Sub-junior: under 14, mixed.
- Junior: under 18.
- Senior: over 18.
- Open class: seniors only.
The glossary has the phunaba, the phunaba ama, the phunaba anishuba, the age and weight groups, the kanglon chatpa and the chungoi.
Tricky cases
A fighter kicks in phunaba ama. Result?
A direct kick there is disqualification.
Are under 14 boys and girls separated?
No. They share one set of weight classes.
Is a jumping kick allowed in anishuba?
No. Any other kick is.
Is there an open weight class?
Yes, for senior boys and girls.
Why the rule exists
Banning kicks when both fighters hold shields keeps phunaba ama a test of stick and shield work.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ama | Shield, no kicks | L T 2 |
| Anishuba | Kicks | L T 2 |
| Under 14 | Boys and girls together | L T 4 |
From the rule book
SGFI, Thang-Ta Game Rule, articles 2, 4, 13 and 17. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: SGFI Thang-Ta Game Rule (scanned).