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Muay Thai is one of the most popular combat arts in the world. Thai boxers climb into the ring to do battle in nearly every country on the globe, entertaining millions with their lightning-fast kicks, fierce elbow strikes, and ruthless knees. But when it comes to awe-inspiring matches and masterful technique, there is no place on earth like Thailand.

In Muay Thai Unleashed, Erich Krauss, who has trained and fought in Thailand, reveals the closely guarded secrets the professionals don't want you to know. With the help of more than 300 photos, Krauss and several of Thailand's champion Thai boxers describe, step by step, the training regimens and unmatched fighting techniques of Thailand's Muay Thai elite.

Table of Contents
Section One: Introduction to Muay Thai

The Evolution
A Day in the Life of a Thai Boxer
Training Gear
Hand Wraps
Basic Hand Wrap (minimal protection)
Advanced Hand Wrap
Gloves
Cup
Shin Pads
Mouthpiece
Headgear
Jump Rope
Sparring Vest
Coach’s Equipment
Thai Pads
Focus Mitts
Coach’s Sparring Gloves
Kicking Shield
Belly Pad
Heavy Bag
Competition vs. Exercise
Levels of Learning
Preparing for a Fight
Great in Training, Bad in the Ring
Showing Weakness
Training Injured
Winning vs. Losing
Respect
Finding the Right Gym in Thailand
Gym Etiquette in Thailand
Professional Fighting in Thailand
Fitness vs. Technique
Wai Kru or Ram Muay
The Music of Muay Thai
Goals for Training
Warm Up and Cool Down

Section Two: Stance and Footwork

PART ONE: STANCE
Introduction to Stance
Stance Key Points
Standard Stance (front and side view)
Square Stance
Weight Back
Southpaw Stance
PART TWO: FOOTWORK
Introduction to Footwork
Footwork Key Points
Stepping
Pivoting
Pivoting Key Points
Sliding
Switch Step
PART THREE: DRILLS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING STANCE AND FOOTWORK
Introduction to Stance and Footwork Drills
Getting Too Spread Out?
The Blind Jump
Tire Jump
Jump Rope
Chin Up?
Flat Footed?
Walking a Straight Line
Hands Up

Section Three: Attacks

PART ONE: ATTACK BASICS
Striking Points
Breathing
Breathing Key Points
Repetition
Sense of Distance
Timing
Accuracy
Fighting Strategy
Using the Ring
Faking
Ranges of Combat
Kicking Distance (long range)
Punching Distance (mid range)
Clinch (close range)
PART TWO: KICKS
Introduction to Kicks
Kicking Key Points
Kicking Techniques
Rear Leg Thai Kick TO Lead Leg
Front Leg Thai Kick TO Inside Leg
Front Leg Thai Kick TO Back Leg
Rear Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection (Two Ranges)
Rear Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection FROM Kicking Range
Rear Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection FROM Punching Range
Front Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection (Three Ranges)
Front Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection FROM Stance
Lead Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection OFF Step
Lead Leg Thai Kick TO Midsection OFF Switch Step
Head Kick
Rear Leg Thai Kick TO Head
Jumping (Flying) Kicks
Lead Leg Push Kicks
Rear Leg Push Kick
Side Kick
PART THREE: PUNCHING
Introduction to Punching
Punching Key Points
Punching Techniques
The Jab
Straight Jab
The Cross
Cross to the Body
The Hook
Long Hook
Short Hook
The Uppercut
The Overhand
PART FOUR: ELBOWS
Introduction to Elbows
Elbow Techniques
Side Elbow
Left Side Elbow (Front View)
Left Side Elbow (Attack View)
Right Side Elbow (Front View)
Right Side Elbow (Attack View)
Circular Elbow (Over-the-Top)
Left Over-the-Top Elbow (Front View)
Left Over-the-Top Elbow (Attack View)
Right Over-the-Top Elbow (Front View)
Right Over the Top Elbow Strike (Attack View)
Uppercut Elbow
Left Uppercut Elbow (Front View)
Left Uppercut Elbow (Attack View)
Right Uppercut Elbow (Front View)
Right Uppercut Elbow (Attack View)
Diagonal Uppercut Elbow (Front View)
Diagonal Uppercut Elbow (Attack View)
Downward (Jumping) Elbow
Spinning Back Elbow
Back Uppercut Elbow
PART FIVE: KNEES
Introduction to Knees
Techniques
Straight Knee (Front and Rear Leg)
Right Straight Knee
Left Straight Knee
Side Knee
Jumping Side Knee
PART SIX: CLINCH
Introduction to the Clinch
Throws
Standard Tie Up Position
Swimming
Standard Tie-Up Position (Inside-Inside)
Standard Tie-Up Position (Outside-Outside)
Standard Tie-Up (Continued)
Clinch Techniques
Pull-n-Step Out FROM Tie-Up (Inside-Inside)
Pull-n-Step Out TO Straight Knee
Pull-n-Step Out TO Elbow
Kick Out TO Throw
Basic Defense (Getting the Hand of the Back of Your Head)
Push-n-Step Out
Push-n-Step Out TO Straight Knee
Push-n-Step Out TO Elbow
Dominant Clinch Position (Both Hands Behind The Head)
Double Hands Behind The Head TO Straight Knee
Double Hands Behind the Head TO Side Knee
Double Hands Behind the Head TO Step-n-Turn Out TO Knee
Breaking Double Hands Behind Head TO Knee
Over-Under TO Back TO Side Knee
Double Under-Hooks
Double Under hooks TO Lift-n-Sweep
Double Under hooks TO Step-n-Sweep
Breaking Double Under-Hooks TO Straight Knee
Breaking Double Under-Hooks WITH Leg
Breaking Double Under-Hooks WITH Leg
(Variation)

Section Four: Defense and Counters

PART ONE: BASIC DEFENSE
Introduction to Basic Defense
Defense Techniques
Checking (Blocking) Kicks
Checking Low Thai Kick WITH Front Leg
Checking Mid-Range Thai Kick WITH Front Leg
Cross Check
Blocking the Head Kick
Blocking with Your Arms
Blocking the Hook
Blocking the Uppercut
Blocking Straight Punches
Push Block
Push Block for a Knee Strike
Body Check
PART TWO: COUNTERING KICKS
Introduction to Counters
Stepping Out of the Way
Countering Techniques
Countering Low Thai Kick WITH Step back TO Kick
Countering Low Thai Kick WITH Step Back TO Kick (Variation)
Countering Push Kicks
Counter Rear Push Kick TO Kick
Counter Front Push Kick TO Sweep
Counter Rear Push Kick WITH Cross Check TO Knee
Counter Rear Thai Kick WITH Lean Back TO Rear Thai Kick
Catching Thai Kicks
Catch Rear Thai Kick TO Throw TO Rear Thai Kick
Catch-n-Lock Rear Thai Kick TO Kick-n-Sweep
Catch-n-Lock Rear Thai Kick TO Downward Elbow
Catch-n-Lock Rear Thai Kick TO Straight Knee
Catch-n-Lock Rear Thai Kick TO Right Cross
Counter Rear Thai Kick WITH Side Kick
PART THREE: COUNTERING PUNCHES
Parrying
Punch Counters
Parry Jab TO Cross
Hand Sweeps
Hand Sweep Jab TO Cross
Bob and Weaving Vs. Side Stepping
Step Out TO Cross
PART FOUR: CLINCH COUNTERS
Introduction to Clinch Counters
Clinch Counter Techniques
Countering Uppercut Elbow TO Elbow
Counter Side Knee WITH Under-Hook Throw
Counter Side Knee WITH Push Out
Counter Side Knee WITH Pull

Section Five: Pad Work and Combinations

PART ONE: BASICS OF PADWORK AND COMBINATIONS
Introduction to Pad Work and Combinations
Equipment for Combinations
Holding the Pads
PART TWO: FOCUS MITTS
Introduction to Focus Mitts
How to Hold the Mitts
The Jab
The Cross
The Hook
The Uppercut
The Body Hook
Focus Mitt Combinations
Jab TO Cross TO Hook
Uppercut TO Hook TO Cross
Jab TO Cross TO Step Out TO Cross
Jab TO Hook TO Cross
Body-Cross TO Uppercut TO Elbow
Jab TO Block TO Uppercut Elbow TO Side Elbow
Jab TO Counter Jab TO Overhand Right TO Hook
Jab TO Check TO Cross
PART Three: THAI PADS
Introduction to Thai Pads
Holding the Thai Pads
The Jab
The Cross
The Push Kick
The Right Thai Kick
The Left Thai Kick
The Right Knee
The Left Knee
Thai Pad Combinations
Jab TO Thai Kick
Cross TO Thai Kick
Jab TO Push Kick TO Knee
Jab TO Cross TO Counter Push Kick TO Thai Kick
Hook TO Thai Kick TO Check TO Knee
Low Thai Kick TO Thai Kick TO Elbow TO Push-n-Step Out TO Knee
Knee TO Elbow TO Push TO Thai Kick
Step Out TO Knee
Jab TO Cross TO Check TO Step TO Knee
Check TO Step TO Knee TO Clinch TO Turn TO Knee

Section Six: Drills/Conditioning/Strength Training

PART ONE: DRILLS
The Heavy Bag
Drills On The Heavy Bag
Jumping Knees
Push Kicks on the Heavy Bag
Trading Push Kicks on the Heavy Bag
Consecutive Thai Kicks on the Heavy Bag
Speed Bag
Top and Bottom Bag
Sparring
Sparring Drills—(Boxer vs. Kickboxer)
PART TWO: CONDITIONING
Running
Stadiums
Sprints
Strength Training Exercises
PART THREE: TRAINING PROGRAM
Training Program
Pro Muay Thai Program

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Format:	Softcover
Languages:	English
Length:	240 pages
Release date:	July 2006
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Author: John Valentine
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Sick Sick Sick is all I can say. I haven't finished reading the whole thing yet. But so far it's given alot of insight for the whole stand up game. Although it's not in color I can confidently say this is one of the best muay thai books I have ever read. They don't have a bunch of history but enough to give you an idea of what it is like living in thailand. Alot of it will make you think your out of shape compared to what they do in the camps. Great Book

Author: Gino Cruz
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Very good book that covers all you need to know about the sport and fighting art of Muay Thai. It's well written and has a good amount of advice for practically every subject related to Muay Thai you might think of, such as equipment choices to fighting strategy, to tips for training in Thailand.
The only detractor I'd say is that the pictures only tell so much (even with good descriptions), and a complete beginner would have a hard time learning moves from scratch with just this book. Take it with some basic Muay Thai lessons, and it makes for a great complement to those.

Author: Rafael Garay
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Good book. I bought it and recommend it for both basic and advanced skill level practitioners

Author: Joseph Burtner
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I found the book to be very informative about the different sorts of kicks. Also, I was amazed at the conditioning necessary to compete at the top level of Muay Thai. The clinch section was one of the best I've ever seen in a Thai book. That said, I think the combination and equipment section was a little lacking.

Author: KYLE LEWANDOWSKI
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Great book on the subject, but if you want to learn Muay Thai without attending classes then purchase a DVD.

Author: Dietrich Mills
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Solid Muay Thai book.

Author: GILBERTO NOCELLI JR
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The best Muay thai book ever.Buy it !!!

Author: DANIEL BRISKE
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Excellent book that explains a huge amount of information from the history of muay thai to the gear used, the techniques, tricks, tactics, pad drills, strength training & lots more. You have to buy it

Author: Leonardo Souza
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Nice book on Muay Thai, with quite a bit of space dedicated to clinch work and combos.

Author: Anthony despars
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Nice Muay Thai book. Lots of tech. I think if you had to choose two books on muay thai you should buy Muay Thai a Living Legacy, And Muay Thai Unleashed!

Author: Nicholas S Grandinetti
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Really good book. I especially like that they included some pictures on how to hold the pads. Something thats sorely missing in most texts.

Author: Jens Frones
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The only book youll ever need on the not so gentle art from Thailand!!!