Asia Massage Championship 2026

Asian Traditions

Shiatsu
Ashiatsu
Ayurveda
Reflexology (all types)
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Balinese
Malay
Tui-na
Anma
Yumeiho
Tibetan bowls
Asian Freestyle (Asian technique as main influence mixed with other categories)

Nuad Thai & Thai Traditions - นวดไทย

THE "THAI ONLY" CATEGORY

The Nuad Thai category is intended for traditional Thai modalities which strictly respect the Thai traditions.

Nuad Thai modalities are mostly DRY MASSAGES.

If your massage has more than 20% use of oil/cream/balms and other products, please choose the ASIAN TRADITIONS category.

Royal Thai Massage
Nuad Rajasamnak – นวดราชสำนัก
Common Thai Massage
Nuad Chaloeysak – นวดเชลยศักดิ์
Medical Thai Massage
Nuad Phaen Boran – นวดแก้อาการ
Tok-Sen (with rubber tools) – นวดตอกเส้นค้อนยาง
Herbal pouches – ถุงสมุนไพรไทย
Scarves – Pha Khaw Ma – ผ้าขาวม้า
Thai Warrior Massage – นวดนักรบไทย
Thai freestyle – นวดไทยฟรีสไตล์ (mix of the techniques above)

Western Traditions

THE "THERAPEUTIC" CATEGORY

Sponsored by

Swedish / Deep tissue
Connective Tissue
Myofascial – Fascia
Neuromuscular
Semi Inflated Balls
Bodywork and mobilization
Western freestyle (Western technique as main influence mixed with other categories)

Spa Wellness & Relaxation

THE "FEEL GREAT" CATEGORY

Sponsored by

Relaxing Spa Treatments
Californian
Lymphatic Draining
Aromatherapy
Lomilomi
Energy Healing
Scarves Therapy
Candle Massage
Spa relaxing freestyle

Spa Beauty & Esthetics

THE "LOOK GREAT" CATEGORY

Sponsored by

Spa Beauty Massage Treatments
Body Sculpture
Esthetic Massage
Energetic
Slimming
Detox treatment (wraps)
Sea salt & Fangotherapy
Spa Esthetics freestyle

Spa Face & Head Massage

Sponsored by

Must be a head/face treatment with massage.
Head and face start from chest to the top of the head

All Face & Head Massage Treatments
Anti-Aging
Detox
Lymphatic face
Tui-na face
Kobido
Relaxing Cranial
Lomilomi Face
Californian Face
Face and Ear Reflexology (Auriculotherapy)

Sports

Sports-specific maintenance massage for amateur or professional athletes, bodybuilder, marathon runner etc.

SPECIAL GROUPS

New Talents Division

For Students & Beginners

FOR WHO

Massage students
Massage professionals with 2 years or less experience

HOW IT WORKS

You will massage in the same room as everyone.
There will be a special ranking only for students and beginners: “New talents”: Gold, Silver, Bronze

SPECIAL DISCOUNT

There is a 50% discount for Students/Beginners.

Coupon code: ASIASTUDENT

HOW TO REGISTER

Go to the Asia Massage Championship Registration Page
Select “I am a student or beginner with under 2 years experience”: YES
On the next page enter the coupon code: ASIASTUDENT

International Division

open to all massage therapists in the world

Who is international participant?

If you are from outside of Asia, and you do not work in Asia.

Internationals join and participate in the same room and categories as fellow massage therapists, but there will be a separate “cross-category” set of trophies for the “International Division”: Gold, Silver, Bronze for International Division.