Muay Thai Basics by Christoph Delp

Muay Thai Basics by Christoph Delp

Authoritative Muay Thai instruction for fitness, self-defense, and competition.

This practical guide to Muay Thai (Thai boxing) delivers step-by-step instruction in essential techniques, training methods, and fight strategy for beginners and experienced martial artists alike. Whether you're training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, Muay Thai Basics helps build power, stamina, agility, coordination, and speed.

Renowned trainer and author Christoph Delp teaches core Muay Thai skills with clear guidance, technical detail, and corrections to common mistakes. Thai champions from Bangkok's famous Sor Vorapin gym demonstrate techniques in detailed step-by-step photos, making it easy to study proper form and execution.

In this book, you will learn-

• Muay Thai history, rules, and equipment
• Proper stance, footwork, and fighting distance
• Fundamental punch, kick, knee, and elbow techniques
• Close-range fighting and clinch positions
• Attacking, defensive, and counterattacking strategies
• Training regimens and practice planning
  
  

Ideal for self-training or as a supplement to gym instruction, Muay Thai Basics is a trusted guide for anyone learning the fundamentals of Muay Thai.

CHRISTOPH DELP is a martial artist, fitness trainer, and author of numerous books on martial arts and fitness, including Muay Thai Basics, Muay Thai Counter Techniques, Kickboxing: The Complete Guide, and Fitness for Full-Contact Fighters. His Muay Thai DVD series, designed to accompany his books, is currently in production. His popular YouTube channel can be found at www.youtube.com/muaythaidvd.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781583941409
ISBN 10	1583941401
Title	Muay Thai Basics
Author	Christoph Delp
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2005-12-21
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.