Muay Thai: Kickboxing Combat

· Lerner Publications
3.5
11 reviews
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About this ebook

Did you know that Muay Thai started out as military training for Thailand's warriors? Hundreds of years ago, they used it for hand-to-hand combat. In modern times, Muay Thai is still powerful, challenging, and a great way to exercise.

Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to Muay Thai. You'll discover:
• What some of the top Muay Thai kicks and strikes are, including the roundhouse kick and the flying knee.
• What ram muay is and how it honors the sport's traditions.
• What the main local, national, and international competitions are.
• What role Muay Thai has in mixed martial arts competitions worldwide.

Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Ratings and reviews

3.5
11 reviews
A Google user
August 7, 2012
Short book allot common knowledge.
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About the author

Garrison Wells is a third-degree black belt in Nihon jujitsu, a first-degree black belt in judo, a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, and a first-degree black belt in kobudo. He is also an award-winning journalist and writer, and he lives in Colorado.

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