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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 important 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 deliver full-force strikes and 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. He also shows you how to take
what you've learned for the ring apply it to protecting yourself
on the street.
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.
All Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 - July 02, 2003
A brilliant book. If you are thinking of taking
up this great art yhen this is for you. the book would really
benefit a beginner but contains so much useful information
that even advanced practitioners would find useful. The book
is divided into the following chapters:
1 INTRODUCTION-HISTORY: equipment muay thai vs other martial
arts
2 STRIKES AND DEFENCES: descriptions and illustrations of
muay thai techniques. punches kicks knees elbows clinching
and defences
3 TRAINING DRILLS- equipment work thai pad drills sparring
drills footwork clenching drills focus mitts drills conditioning
drills and much more. VERY comprehensive also includes combinations
4 ADVICE FOR NOVICE FIGHTER: for people preparing for their
first fight. lots of tips including styles and strategies
and muay thai self defence
5 BASIC CONDITIONING: over 30 callisthenic exercises lots
of ab exercises and 6 routines all illustrated
6 WEIGHT TRAINING BASICS: lots of theory and training methods
includes a section in minor injury treatment
7 WEIGHT TRAINING: over 30 weights exercises all illustrated
with their uses to helping you become a better fighter includes
routines
8 AEROBIC TRAINING: outlines various methods and techniques
all running
9 STRETCHING: techniques and exercises covering whole body
all illustrated
The rest of the book includes goal setting and a conclusion.
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