Muay Thai Basics: Introductory Thai Boxing Techniques

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North Atlantic Books, 06/11/2012 - 224 páginas
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.
 

Índice

Background
Development
Rules 29
Equipment 35
Basic Skills
Steps 49
Attacking Techniques 57
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Fist Techniques Chock
65
Clinch Techniques Garn Goad Plum Tee Khow
119
Combination of the Attacking
131
Defense and Counter Techniques
145
Tactics to Counter Fist Attacks
151
Tactics to Counter Elbow Attacks
157
Tactics to Counter Pushing Foot Attacks
165
Training
173
Training Contents
179

Elbow Techniques Sok
77
Kicking Techniques Kick Te
89
Pushing Foot Techniques Teep
101
Knee Techniques from a Distance Khow
111
Training Plans
201
Bibliography
207
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Trained in Thailand, Christoph Delp is a fitness, kickboxing, and Muay Thai instructor with extensive experience in competition. He has made his expert knowledge of martial arts and fitness available to a wide audience through his many books, including Muay Thai Counter Techniques and Fitness for Full-Contact Fighters. His popular YouTube channel can be found at www.youtube.com/muaythaidvd.

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