Muay Thai Basics: Introductory Thai Boxing Techniques

by Christoph Delp

A step-by-step guide to all things Muay Thai—with historical insights, training programs and schedules, and technical demonstrations by Muay Thai champions.

In this hands-on manual, renowned trainer Christoph Delp offers a crash course in Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing, which combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. The guide 
 
• Muay Thai history, rules, and equipment
• basic but essential skills, including starting positions and footwork
• all attacking techniques and select defensive techniques and strategies
• training regimen structure, content,  planning, and scheduling
• historical training methods and stretching programs
 
Featuring detailed demonstrations by Thai champions from Bangkok’s famed Sor Vorapin gym, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers and other martial arts enthusiasts looking to self-train or supplement their club training.

Genres: Martial Arts, War

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2005

Reviews

[Andrea Creighton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful information on basic techniques and a few more aspirational ones (ie. The heel kick from above), as well as a short history on Muay Thai. While most of the content in this book was good, I really wasn’t a fan of the random photos of female fighters posing sensually in Muay Thai gear - they sure made it awkward to read this book on the subway

[Terry Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty cool book for complete beginners (i.e. Me).

The basic History and Culture of Muay Thai is explained in a simple and concise way in this book as well as description of basic techniques. Muay Thai definitely isn't something you can learn from reading a book but it definitely helps as a complete beginner. I quite enjoyed the small tips on performing techniques correctly and common pitfalls of each movement.

Combinations got a little to complicated, especially as it is in words instead of a photo or video.

Recommend for all beginners of Thai Boxing

[MH Kairupan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good Book for Muay Thai Students and Trainers

The content is easy to understand, and the pictures are really helpful. This book will be useful for Muay Thai students and trainers.

[Gareth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good combination of narrative and pictures. Good mix of information on the ancient art of Muay Thai and practical advice for the beginner (in the first couple of years as a practitioner)

[Matt Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

tons of focus on counters . . lots of elbow/knee techniques . .