Explosive Muay Thai: Beyond the Basics - Couverture souple

Heines, Jerry; Ranjanthuek, Amorndet

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1934903280 ISBN 13 : 9781934903285

Editeur : Turtle Press,U.S., 2011

Synopsis

Explosive Muay Thai: Beyond the Basics builds on your basic Muay Thai knowledge to integrate the physical techniques, mental attitude and philosophy of Muay Thai training into a disciplined, progressive approach to training. The book opens with a discussion of how traditional Muay Thai philosophy and development of the modern day warrior's attitude necessary to survive the rigors of Muay Thai training. Once you're ready to get serious about training, authors Jerry Heines and Kru Amorndet Ranjanthuek teach you the keys to success in the ring including how to determine your opponent's style so you can take him apart mentally and physically. Dozens of fighting combinations show you how to use punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes to dominate in the ring. You'll also learn to fight on the ropes and from the clinch, using proven skills and tactics.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Jerry Heines, PhD received his PhD in Theoretical High Energy Particle Physics from the University of Connecticut in 1979. During his years as a graduate student he pursued his interest in Martial Arts with the practice of Taekwondo and Judo. He since left the sport of Taekwondo to pursue his interest in Muay Thai primarily training at the Fairtex gyms. He has also worked as a stunt actor in several major television series such as Spencer for Hire by Robert Parker as well as others. As a SAG member, Jerry has also worked as an actor in several major motion pictures.

Better known by his opponents in the ring, students and friends as Ahn The Angel Fairtex, Amorndet Ranjanthuek began his training in Muay Thai at the age of 8. He had his first fight at the age of eight as well and by the time he was twelve years old, he had accumulated a sufficient number of wins to be invited to train at the Fairtex Muay Thai gym in Bangplee, Thailand. At the age of fourteen, Mr. Anh had the privilege to fight at Adsorn Stadium where he won the title belt. Later that year, he became the top fighter in Thailand at the age of 14 in the 30kg weight division. Mr. Anh continued to fight for Fairtex Muay Thai, with the name Pon Fairtex, as he trained under Ajarn Apidej Sit-Hirun and Ajarn Monlit Sitpordaeng. Among his major accomplishments was winning by decision, an exciting and close match with the number 1 fighter in Southern Thailand at the time and Rajadamnern Stadium Champion, Mr. Sing Sampan. When Mr. Anh finally retired from the ring, he had 245 professional fights to his credit, fighting twice in one night on numerous occasions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Turtle Press,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1934903280
• ISBN 13: 9781934903285
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible