Muay Thai basics : introductory Thai boxing techniques
(2005)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
796.83/DELP,C

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 796.83/DELP,C Available

Details

PUBLISHED
Berkeley, Calif. : Blue Snake Books : Distributed by North Atlantic Books, [2005]
©2005
DESCRIPTION

xi, 211 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

ISBN/ISSN
1583941401 (pbk.), 9781583941409 (pbk.), 1583941401
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Development -- Tradition -- Rules -- Equipment -- Introduction -- Starting position -- Steps -- Fighting distance -- Introduction -- Fist techniques (Chock) -- Elbow techniques (Sok) -- Kicking techniques / Kick (Te) -- Pushing foot techniques (teep) -- Knee techniques from a distance (Khow) -- Clinch techniques (Garn goad plum tee khow) -- Use in training -- Sequence of combinations -- Introduction -- Tactics to counter fist attacks -- Tactics to counter elbow attacks -- Tactics to counter kicking attacks -- Tactics to counter pushing foot attacks -- Tactics to counter knee attacks from a distance -- Tactics in clinch situations -- Tips for training -- Historical training -- Training contents -- Training plans

"Focuses on the history and development of Muay Thai as well as providing step-by-step technique and training instructions"--Provided by publisher

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