Thai Boxing by Martin Folan

Thai Boxing by Martin Folan

Part of a new Martial Arts Basics series of illustrated paperbacks designed to provide clear, expert advice for students of the most popular martial arts disciples. Each title in the series is written by a highly qualified master/teacher. The double-page spreads display clear step-by-step instructions for common techniques to aid in personalized practice sessions - making these books the ideal training supplement.

Thai Boxing is a dynamic martial art that uses hands, feet, elbows and knees to overcome an opponent. Enjoyed by all ages and abilities, its popularity is now soaring around the world.

Thai Boxing: Martial Arts Basics is packed with practical advice and information on what this exciting martial art has to offer, training at a club, the grading system, and the competition side of the sport.

Contents include:
* Stances/Guards
* Punches
* Elbow and Knee Strikes and Kicks
* Blocks
* Grappling

Martian Folan 5th Degree black belt began training in Western boxing at age nine and went on to train in various martial arts including Shotokan Karate, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Kickboxing and Thai Boxing. Martin has been involved in the martial arts for over twenty years, and has successfully been running his own training clubs for the last twelve years. He regularly teaches at seminars and courses for all systems of martial arts, and - having previously been a competitor himself - has trained champions in various fighting systems.