Muay Thai Kickboxing: The Ultimate Guide To Conditioning, Training, And Fighting by Chad Boykin, Brad Donovan (Foreword by)

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  • Pub. Date: May 2002
  • 216pp
  • Sales Rank: 291,925

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    • Pub. Date: May 2002
    • Publisher: Paladin Press
    • Format: Paperback, 216pp
    • Sales Rank: 291,925

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    In the most comprehensive guide available for entry into the fast-growing sport of Muay Thai kickboxing, personal trainer, Thai boxing coach and experienced fighter Chad Boykin leads you through every aspect of the game. Whether you long to test your mettle in the ring or simply get in the best shape of your life, this book will show you how. With clear, instructive photos and descriptions, Boykin demonstrates the conditioning exercises that provide the foundation for the power and speed of Muay Thai. Then he takes you step by step through the brutal elbow and knee strikes, punches, clenches and kicks that form your offensive arsenal, plus the blocks and evasion techniques that will confound your opponent. Training drills teach you to flow from one move to the next with accuracy and confidence. A veteran of the ring, Boykin gives novice fighters inside information on what to expect and offers advice on fighting styles and strategies. Whether you've been participating in kickboxing for years or are new to the sport, this book will give you the edge you need to succeed.

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    Muay Thai Kickboxing: The Ultimate Guide To Conditioning, Training, And Fightingby Anonymous

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    April 27, 2004: This is a detailed book that covers punches, kicks, knees, elbows and clench fighting. The move is described and shown, then all the defenses against it are explained. Describes how to hold the diffrent kind of pads for striking. This is an important part of the training. Then there are workbook style sample combinations that let you choose what to work (good to keep from getting bored as a beginner). Also a brief section on preparing for a ring-fight, strategy/fighter styles, and self-defense. The downside is that techniques are sort of Westernized and there are some wrestling type moves that are more for mma (chokes takedowns) shown, not legal in MT. Not as much info on the rituals and spiritual side of traditional Muay Thai but more focused on the techniques. Lots of information on training with exercises and weights during the second half of the book. Body weight exercises, warm ups, abs, and partner exercises are first. Lifting technique is shown and described and programs to get in shape or get stronger follow in the next section. The end chapter is a motivation part that has workout sheets and goal setting. This book is a good reference to have for moves and espicially drills. But as it says you only can really learn by training and doing it, not just from reading and pictures.

    Muay Thai Kickboxing: The Ultimate Guide To Conditioning, Training, And Fightingby Anonymous

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    July 15, 2002: Boykins' book is the most effective Muay Thai instructional that I have had the opportunity to read. It begins your journey with accurate explanation and history then leads you into a well developed method of instruction with the basics all the way through to the more adanced techniques. Along the way Boykin impresses you with excellent conditioning exercises, and if one desires to step into the ring Boykin explains the importance and ideals of being prepared, both physically and most importantly, obtaining the mental tenacity of an experienced fighter. This is one for the library, I have already utilized it while instructing students.


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