Muay Thai Basics

Author : Christoph Delp
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583946896
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai Basics written by Christoph Delp and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to all things Muay Thai—with historical insights, training programs and schedules, and technical demonstrations by Muay Thai champions. In this hands-on manual, renowned trainer Christoph Delp offers a crash course in Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing, which combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. The guide covers: • Muay Thai history, rules, and equipment • basic but essential skills, including starting positions and footwork • all attacking techniques and select defensive techniques and strategies • training regimen structure, content, planning, and scheduling • historical training methods and stretching programs Featuring detailed demonstrations by Thai champions from Bangkok’s famed Sor Vorapin gym, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers and other martial arts enthusiasts looking to self-train or supplement their club training.

Author : Joe E. Harvey
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462905641
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing written by Joe E. Harvey and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a champion in the Thai martial arts world with this Muay Thai training guide! Muay Thai (or Thai boxing), the national sport of Thailand, has become one of the most prominent martial arts forms in the mixed martial arts (MMA) arena. Often called "the art of eight limbs," Muay Thai combines the use of punches, kickboxing, elbows, knees and standing grappling moves. Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing is an excellent aid to anyone training in Muay Thai or MMA--new students can learn the moves efficiently, while experienced students will refine their techniques. Author and experienced martial artist Joe Harvey presents students with over 200 color photographs and training aids, such as stepping diagrams, tables, training drills, tips, and more! This Muay Thai book will take your practice of this intense sport to the next level.

Author : Martin Folan
Publisher : Connections Book Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781859061992
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai written by Martin Folan and published by Connections Book Publishing. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Folan, 5th degree black belt began training in Western boxing at nine years of age, and went on to train in various martial arts. This pack of step-by-step fold-out cards is the perfect guide to the art of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). All the basic techniques are presented in easy-to-follow stages, with clear illustrations throughout, and there are combination sequences showing how to put the strikes together in practice. Kru (instructor) Martin Folan takes you through all the techniques, in this indispensable guide for all Muay Thai students.

Author : Chad Boykin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781981132805
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai Kickboxing written by Chad Boykin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the most comprehensive guide available for entry into the fast-growing sport of Muay Thai kickboxing, personal trainer, Thai boxing coach and experienced fighter Chad Boykin leads you through every aspect of the game. Whether you long to test your mettle in the ring or simply get in the best shape of your life, this book will show you how. With clear, instructive photos and descriptions, Boykin demonstrates the conditioning exercises that provide the foundation for the power and speed of Muay Thai. Then he takes you step by step through the brutal elbow and knee strikes, punches, clenches and kicks that form your offensive arsenal, plus the blocks and evasion techniques that will confound your opponent. Training drills teach you to flow from one move to the next with accuracy and confidence. A veteran of the ring, Boykin gives novice fighters inside information on what to expect and offers advice on fighting styles and strategies. Whether you've been participating in kickboxing for years or are new to the sport, this book will give you the edge you need to succeed.

Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1647588898
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How To Fight Muay Thai written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2011-11-26 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to fight muay thai, then get "How To Fight Muay Thai" written by a real life muay thai instructor. This “How To Fight Muay Thai” guide will give you all the history, traditions, customs, and basic techniques you need to know to begin Muay Thai. If you’ve always wanted to start Muay Thai, but weren’t sure what the techniques are and how to perform them, “How To Fight Muay Thai” will illustrate and explain basic techniques that you can learn quickly. You can then build on those basic techniques. This step by step guide will help you begin your Muay Thai journey the right way. Whether you want to improve your current Muay Thai, or start from the beginning, this step-by-step guide will show you basic techniques that you can develop and easily practice on your own. In this book, your questions will be answered as to why certain techniques are performed and why they should be executed correctly to get the most power. - Improve your stance to ensure better footwork skills. - Learn to carry out basic Muay Thai moves the right way. - Get a better workout by practicing correctly and efficiently. - Learn the proper way to wrap your hands. - What should you expect in your first Muay Thai class? - Learn to become more powerful by using the tips and tricks in this step by step guide. - If you enjoy Muay Thai, then this is the perfect opportunity to live your dream of becoming better at Muay Thai. - Advance your conditioning and stamina with the drills in this guide. - Discover what you’ve been missing in your punches or kicks with the detailed instruction and pictures. - Gain speed and accuracy by following the numerous tips and illustrations. The ancient art of Muay Thai is more than just fighting, this Step by Step Guide will be invaluable to you, whether you need to refer back for a question on tradition or need an illustration on how to do a certain technique. Questions on traditions and background, as well as fighting rules and customs will be answered in this step by step guide. - Lean what the wai khru and ram muay are. - Find out what the traditional headwear and charms mean. - Learn how women participating in Muay Thai are perceived in Thailand. - Muay Thai is beneficial for all ages, from children to adults About the Expert Jane Mosley is an instructor and co-owner at the Ohio Muay Thai Academy – West Side. With over 20 years of Muay Thai experience, Jane and her husband Tony, were given the title of Kru and honor by their trainer, Master Lek, to open their own school. Kru Jane is an instructor, sparring partner, and trainer to national and international fighters. She and her husband represented the USA with a fighter in the International Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand in 2001. She has judged Muay Thai fights at several national promotions and tournaments, including the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. Jane is the promoter for all Ohio Muay Thai fights. She is responsible for organizing and coordinating fighters, as well as the sponsors and venues. Jane and Tony spend much of their time with special appearances. They have demonstrated Muay Thai on news shows and at school programs and festivals. They conduct self defense classes for schools, Girl Scouts, and other kids’ programs. Jane and her husband Tony have become involved in promoting youth physical fitness and have developed their own curriculum through the schools. They teach Muay Thai and strength and conditioning to high school students. By participating in their Muay Thai class as part of their summer phys ed program, they earn phys ed credits. This program has become one of the most popular classes taught during the summer. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Author : Kru Tony Moore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760761014
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai written by Kru Tony Moore and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Valery Niazov
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1504311035
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai Basics for Beginners written by Valery Niazov and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muay Thai is a century-old fighting system born in Thailand. It offers an enjoyable fitness system that combines cardio, endurance, strength, and conditioning exercises with development of cognitive skills. It enhances concentration and builds a strong and balanced mind. Others find in Muay Thai an exaltation of a combat and a test of ones skills. Whatever one seeks in Muay Thai, it rewards its practitioner with a physically demanding but very gratifying experience. Because of its versatility, this sport is accessible to any person at any age and gender. Not surprisingly, Muay Thai is popular around the world, and some of its techniques are also used by MMA fighters.

Author : Christoph Delp
Publisher : Frog Books
ISBN 13 : 9781583941010
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai written by Christoph Delp and published by Frog Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai boxing—muay thai—has escalated in popularity in the Western world and is appreciated by its fans as a means of fitness training, competitive sport, and self-defense. Advanced students greatly benefit from internationally known muay thai boxing competitor Christoph Delph's focus on what they must know to win a match. He describes tried and tested fighting strategies and traditional muay thai techniques, and shows how to best counter the opponent's attacks, use the element of surprise, and even bring the match to an early close. Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Kickboxing Techniques includes sections on: -Muay Thai as a competitive sport -The rules of competition -Traditional ceremonies -Stars and stadiums -A professional training program -Competitive tips and tricks -Effective countertactics -Historical techniques -Training in Thailand

Author : Panyā Kraithat
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muay Thai written by Panyā Kraithat and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nick Gorman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781500454708
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fighter's Way written by Nick Gorman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muay Thai is renowned as a potent martial art as you strike with your hands, elbows, shins and knees. South African national Muay Thai champion offers a concise introduction to the martial art in this short handbook. The book includes values, techniques, tips and will add value to those new to the sport. Gorman hopes the book may inspire more people to take up the art form.