This thoroughly revised edition of Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Boxing
Techniques teaches intermediate Muay Thai fighters how to counter a
wide range of opponents' attacks. Author Christoph Delp explains the
rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition,
demonstrates historical and modern techniques, provides training tips,
and details the benefits of training in Thailand--experiencing the art
in its country of origin.
The primary focus of Muay Thai Counter Techniques is on
counter-tactics, or techniques used to counter an attack from one's
opponent. Muay Thai is a martial art with a variety of impressive
techniques; every attack technique can be countered with a large number
of variants. No two fighters will react to an attack in the same way,
because while most Muay Thai fighters learn the same basic techniques
(as presented in Delp's earlier book Muay Thai Basics), each fighter
will go on to learn a wide variety of secondary techniques and will
adapt them to his or her individual fighting style. This edition
includes new full-color photographs throughout in which many well-known
Thai boxers--including champions like Saiyok Pumphanmuang, Kem
Sitsongpeenong, and many others--demonstrate the most important
techniques for competitive success. Suitable for Thai boxers as well as
mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, Muay Thai Counter Techniques is a
useful addition to the library of anyone seeking to add more techniques
into their repertoire and take their training to the next level.
