Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing: MMA-Proven Power Techniques - Couverture souple

Harvey, Joe E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0804840059 ISBN 13 : 9780804840057

Editeur : Tuttle Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Muay Thai, translated into English as Thai Boxing, is a ring fighting art and the national sport of Thailand. It is a martial art with origins in the ancient battlefield tactics of the Siamese (or Thai) army. It evolved from Krabi-Krabong, literally 'sword and baton', the hand-to-hand tactics of the Thai army. Muay Thai features punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and standing grappling. Muay Thai is one of the fastest growing fight sports in the world. Due to its popularity and effectiveness in the ring, it has become one of the most prominent arts in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena. Muay Thai's effectiveness in the ring and MMA has become common knowledge to fans and fighters throughout the world. This manual will be an outstanding aid to anyone training in Muay Thai or MMA. With its easy to follow, detailed breakdown of techniques and intricate combinations, students of all skill levels will hone their abilities and reap dividends of power and speed.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Kick boxing has become a craze, and Muay Thai or Thai boxing;the national sport of Thailand has become one of the most prominent martial arts forms in the mixed martial arts (MMA) arena. Useful as a method of self-defense, an excellent way to top physical conditioning, and effective in stand-up fighting, Thai boxing is often called "the art of eight limbs." Hands, elbows, shins, and knees characterize Muay Thai, in the combined use of punches, kicks, and standing grappling moves. In this book, author Joe Harvey, an experienced martial artist with close to 20 years of active training and teaching, covers Muay Thai stances and such moves as: Upper body strikes and defenses; Lower body strikes and defenses; Plum/clinch tie up defenses; Stalking and retreating. Also, read about what equipment is best to use, training and endurance drills, and specific problem areas. Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing is an outstanding aid to anyone training in Muay Thai or MMA; new students will learn the moves efficiently through clear diagrams that include centerline, levels, directional angles, and linear positioning. Over 200 colour photographs supplement the diagrams, making it easy for more experienced students to refine their techniques. Joe E. Harvey, who began official training at the age of ten, understands what students need, and presents learners with many aids, training drills, tips and more!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tuttle Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0804840059
• ISBN 13: 9780804840057
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible