Shin Do Kumaté

Shin Do Kumaté

Shin Do Kumaté, “The Way of the Fighting Spirit", Shin Do Kumaté is the fastest growing international brand of powerful Muay Thai & Full Contact Martial Arts founded by Master Mehrdad Moayedi, a professional fighter himself with a traditional Martial Arts background. Master Mehrdad had intense training under the teachings of prominent grandmasters in the Far East and is an 8th Dan Black Belt. His competition is one that joins true Martial Arts Masters and top ranking male and female fighters from around the world.


What sets Shin Do Kumaté apart from all other competitions is that it employs traditional Martial Arts and Muay Thai disciplines, techniques and rules to give the fighters an opportunity to prove their chosen art’s effectiveness in true combat. The concept behind SDK is to tap into the ritual honor, respect and customs of the Far Eastern culture and entertainment itself.

Shin Do Kumaté has been designed as the arena for fighters to prove themselves as the “The Most Devastating Warriors of All Time.” It takes a Warrior with courage to get into our ring. Fighters earn ultimate respect for fighting in a Shin Do Kumaté, win or lose. These fighters go head-to-head using the most advanced fighting techniques.

Although the rules are simple, the competition is fierce. The bouts consist of three, three-minute rounds. Fighters use 10-oz gloves, fight in a standard boxing ring, and there are no knockdown rules in effect. Fighters have knockout punches, shin-breaking kicks & knees to the entire body, as well as elbow strikes. Ultimately, the Shin Do Kumate’ fighting system has been described as the most superior stand-up fighting discipline in which the fighter can use full boxing skills, all Martial Arts kicks, and all skills from Muay Thai, including clinching and stand-up grappling which allow throws to the ground. There are very few limitations of what you can do on your feet. All of this makes for a very exciting, high paced match.

Shin Do Kumaté is the fastest growing international brand of powerful Muay Thai & Full Contact Martial Arts founded by Master Mehrdad Moayedi, a professional fighter himself with a traditional Martial Arts background. Master Mehrdad had intense training under the teachings of prominent grandmasters in the Far East and is an 8th Dan Black Belt. His competition is one that joins true Martial Arts Masters and top ranking male and female fighters from around the world.

Muay Thai fighting originated in the Far East and is better known to North Americans as Thai Kickboxing. Shin Do Kumaté translates into “The Way of the Fighting Spirit” and is a professional sport taking the world by storm. The bouts are explosive and fast paced. The thrilling action attracts spectators who seek real exciting fights. These fans want to see knockouts, warriors against warriors displaying respect, discipline, and honor as in traditional Kumaté fights. Shin Do Kumaté Muay Thai fighters kindle the visual of honorable Martial Artists and Ancient Gladiators of modern times.

Although the rules are simple, the competition is fierce. The bouts consist of three, three-minute rounds. Male fighters use 10-oz gloves and female fighters use 8-oz gloves. They fight in a standard boxing ring, and there are no knockdown rules in effect. Fighters have knockout punches, shin-breaking kicks & knees to the entire body, as well as elbow strikes. The Shin Do Kumaté fighting system has been described as the most superior stand-up fighting discipline in which the fighter can use full boxing skills, all Martial Arts kicks, and all skills from Muay Thai, including clinching and stand-up grappling which allow throws to the ground. There are very few limitations of what you can do on your feet. All of this makes for a very exciting, fast paced match.