Muay Thai, also referred to as Thai boxing, combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. In this hands-on guide, renowned trainer Christoph Delp presents the sport’s history, development, rules, and equipment. In the techniques section, he first details basic skills such as the correct starting position and footwork. Next he offers a complete list of all the attacking techniques and a selection of effective defensive and counterattacking strategies. All techniques are presented step-by-step by Thai champions from the famous Sor Vorapin gym in Bangkok, showing readers the fine details of each technique. The training section provides detailed information about the structure, content, and planning of training regimens and this includes historical training methods, a stretching program, and training schedules. Suitable as both a self-training guide and a supplement to club training, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers and other martial arts enthusiasts.

Michael Goodison is a writer and a fighter, and in Muay Thai: Peace, At Last, he documents his travelling adventure to Thailand. Battling an ever-present disinterest with the western way of living, Michael throws off the shackles and dares to live, confronting killer cobras and conversing with Buddhist monks as he prepares for a professional fight in one of the most violent martial arts in the world: Muay Thai. From elephants lumbering along the lush mountainsides to the rowdy backpacking scene of northern Thailand, and culminating in an adrenaline-thumping confrontation, Peace, At Last is escapism in its purest form, transporting the reader to a world of misadventure, intrigue, culture, and violence.

In 1999, after a series of wildly adventurous jobs around the world, Sam Sheridan found himself in Australia, loaded with cash and intent on not working until he’d spent it all. It occurred to him that, without distractions, he could finally indulge a long-dormant obsession: fighting. Within a year, he was in Bangkok training with the greatest fighter in muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) history and stepping through the ropes for a professional bout. That one fight wasn’t enough. Sheridan set out to test himself on an epic journey into how and why we fight, facing Olympic boxers, Brazilian jiu-jitsu stars, and Ultimate Fighting champions. Along the way, Sheridan delivers an insightful look at violence as a career and a spectator sport, a behind-the-pageantry glimpse of athletes at the top of their terrifying game. An extraordinary combination of gonzo journalism and participatory sports writing, A Fighter’s Heart is a dizzying first-hand account of what it’s like to reach the peak of finely disciplined personal aggression, to hit—and be hit.

Now a major motion picture! The true story of Billy Moore’s struggle to survive in Thailand’s notorious “Bangkok Hilton” prison. “Has heartfelt elements of self-betterment, vulnerability, and moments of strength that gave his character depth and a believable connection with the reader." —JetLi.comThe first time Billy Moore walked into his cell packed with seventy prisoners, the floor resembled a mass grave, with intertwined arms and legs, and the smell of human feces was so strong he almost vomited. That night, he slept next to a dead man. It wouldn’t be the last time.Behind the walls of Klong Prem “Bangkok Hilton” prison, life has no value. Overcrowded cells are a breeding ground for HIV, TB, dengue fever, and hepatitis, and the conditions are putrid and brutal. In an environment where drugs, murder, rape, and corruption run rampant, Moore fights to stay afloat above madness and his inner demons.A few years before, Moore had traveled to Thailand to escape a life of heroin addiction and alcoholism in England. In an attempt to stay straight, he became a professional Muay Thai boxer, worked as an extra in Rambo alongside Sylvester Stallone, and even fell in love. However, in the poverty-stricken back streets of Chiang Mai, Moore’s life quickly descended back into chaos when he relapsed after trying ya ba, the deadly crack cocaine of Southeast Asia.Moore was imprisoned first in Chiang Mai Central Prison and later in Klong Prem prison, a hellhole of filth and horror that very few will ever experience and none would want to see again.As a “farang” (foreigner), Moore struggles to survive the prison’s atrocities by making strategic friends, fighting in the prison’s Muay Thai boxing team, and even converting to Islam and praying five times a day. However, what requires more stamina and grit than any of his boxing matches is not just dealing with dangerous Thai criminals that lurk behind prison walls, but also resisting his addictions in an environment where drugs run plenty and wrestling with guilt.A Prayer Before Dawn is no ordinary prison memoir; it’s the story of one man’s survival amid inhumane circumstances and, most importantly, his redemption in the most unlikely of places.

Let elite Muay Thai warriors turn your body into an unbeatable weapon! Written by professional Muay Thai fighters and trainers, Muay Thai Unleashed shows you how to master this feared and dangerous martial art. Author and trainer Erich Krauss, along with Muay Thai pros Glen Cordoza and Tana (Chun) Yingwitayakhun, teach you the same body-punishing techniques that are used at the highest levels of Muay Thai competition. Whether you use these skills in the ring or on the street in self-defense, your opponents will regret the day you read this book. Unleash your potential with: * Kicks * Punches * Elbow strikes * Knee strikes * Clinching techniques * Defense and counters * An arsenal of combinations

The Reputation of Muay Thai as a ruthlessly effective martial art is second to none. The footwork of Muay Thai is at the foundation of what makes it such an effective and devastating martial art for stand-up striking. Did you know that no matter which weapon you throw - Punch, Kick, Teep, Knee or Elbow Strike - the power generation of your weapons ALWAYS starts from your feet? Muay Thai is a legacy of the Thai people and the power contained within this Thai Martial Art is retained and passed down through the deep wisdom contained within the Muay Thai curriculum itself. This book aims to simplify the Art of Muay Thai by breaking down the art into footwork movements anyone can learn. WHY FOOTWORK IS SO IMPORTANT FOR MUAY THAI The entire Muay Thai system of fighting is based on learning the footwork. Just like there are 26 letters in the English alphabet which are used to create words and sentences, there are 19 footwork movements of Muay Thai which are at the literal foundation of all the basic strikes, blocks, offensive combinations, and counter-attacks of Muay Thai. By reading this book, you will learn how these footwork movements are at the foundation of the Muay Thai fighting system and how to apply the footwork to your own fighting repertoire. +170 photos and diagrams for learning the art of Muay Thai - through the lens of the Footwork. The Art of Muay Thai - Decoded! The most basic and advanced Authentic Muay Thai techniques, all learned from the perspective of the footwork - step sequences that anybody can learn and understand - child or adult! Learn what 'Chawk' footwork is, and how Thai fighter's use this evasive footwork to neutralize their opponents attacks to set-up up their own counter-attack. Learn the difference in how to generate power for your elbow strikes when stepping forward vs. throwing the elbows in place. Improve your Fighting Intelligence. Learn how to think about the game of Muay Thai - in terms of rhythm, broken down into series of step sequences. Learn the origin and history of Muay Thai and the cultural aspects hidden with the names of the Muay Thai techniques, drawing upon the imagination and culture of the Thai people to preserve the Art. Who This Book is For This book aims to simplify the art of Muay Thai for English speaking students who are looking for more than how to just kick or punch, but really looking to expand their knowledge of the art to a Deeper Level. If you've been training Muay Thai for a while, nothing in this book is new or revolutionary. It discusses all of the basic weapons, footwork movements, blocks, catches, parrys, offensive combinations, and higher level counter-techniques - through the lens of the Footwork. You might be someone who has reached an intermediate level of Muay Thai and searching to improve your sparring game. This book will open your mind to the various steps at the disposal of a Muay Thai fighter, allowing you to think new possibilities you can set-up off your footwork. You might be a Muay Thai instructor looking for an effective method for teaching the art of Muay Thai to your students. Reading this book will help you teach by helping you to crystallize the basic concepts of Muay Thai in clear and concise language that will work for beginners. Or if you are new to Muay Thai, this book will give you that mental edge in training to really improve your fight intelligence from the start, so that you can learn quicker and spend less time figuring out the nuances of this rich and mystifying art.

This thoroughly revised edition of Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Boxing Techniques teaches intermediate Muay Thai fighters how to counter a wide range of opponents' attacks. Author Christoph Delp explains the rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition, demonstrates historical and modern techniques, provides training tips, and details the benefits of training in Thailand--experiencing the art in its country of origin. The primary focus of Muay Thai Counter Techniques is on counter-tactics, or techniques used to counter an attack from one's opponent. Muay Thai is a martial art with a variety of impressive techniques; every attack technique can be countered with a large number of variants. No two fighters will react to an attack in the same way, because while most Muay Thai fighters learn the same basic techniques (as presented in Delp's earlier book Muay Thai Basics), each fighter will go on to learn a wide variety of secondary techniques and will adapt them to his or her individual fighting style. This edition includes new full-color photographs throughout in which many well-known Thai boxers--including champions like Saiyok Pumphanmuang, Kem Sitsongpeenong, and many others--demonstrate the most important techniques for competitive success. Suitable for Thai boxers as well as mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, Muay Thai Counter Techniques is a useful addition to the library of anyone seeking to add more techniques into their repertoire and take their training to the next level.

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.\nThis “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.\nIf 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.\nWhether 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.\n- Improve your stance to ensure better footwork skills.\n- Learn to carry out basic Muay Thai moves the right way.\n- Get a better workout by practicing correctly and efficiently.\n- Learn the proper way to wrap your hands.\n- What should you expect in your first Muay Thai class?\n- Learn to become more powerful by using the tips and tricks in this step by step guide.\n- If you enjoy Muay Thai, then this is the perfect opportunity to live your dream of becoming better at Muay Thai.\n- Advance your conditioning and stamina with the drills in this guide.\n- Discover what you’ve been missing in your punches or kicks with the detailed instruction and pictures.\n- Gain speed and accuracy by following the numerous tips and illustrations.\nThe 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.\nQuestions on traditions and background, as well as fighting rules and customs will be answered in this step by step guide.\n- Lean what the wai khru and ram muay are.\n- Find out what the traditional headwear and charms mean.\n- Learn how women participating in Muay Thai are perceived in Thailand. \n- Muay Thai is beneficial for all ages, from children to adults\nAbout the Expert\nJane 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.\nKru 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. \nJane 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.\nJane 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.\nHowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z.

With over a decade of training & cornering fighters from an amateur level up to some of the top stages of Muay Thai competition. Jonathan Puu has been a top leader in the Muay Thai industry through his work with fighters & the Pu'u Muay Thai academy in which he refined training methodologies through his experience. The training methods in this book are what they use for their fight team and is a small peek inside of what is the essential system of protocols for a first time competitor.

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.