Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing: MMA-Proven Techniques [Paperback]

Joe E. Harvey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mmaproven Techniques | Publication Date: August 10, 2009

Muay Thai—or Thai kick-boxing—is the national sport of Thailand and a fundamental skill for successful mixed martial arts fighters. Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing is a detailed manual of the punches, kicks, elbows, knees and standing grappling moves that are a part of Muay Thai, one of the fastest growing fight sports in the world. Due to its popularity and effectiveness in the ring, it has become one of the most prominent forms in the mixed martial arts (MMA) arena. Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing will teach fighters of all skill levels how to use this art effectively in the ring.

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About the Author

Joe E. Harvey is an experienced martial artist with close to 20 years of active training and teaching. Fascinated by the martial arts early on, Joe began official training at the age of ten in Youngstown, Ohio, where he was born. Joe holds black belts in several different disciplines and has trained extensively in Muay Thai, Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do concepts. He lives in Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (August 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804840059
• ISBN-13: 978-0804840057
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Mixed Martial Arts

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome customer service-great book!, September 18, 2009

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This book is awesome. Absolutely great pictures. What's better than that? Getting it for a lot less than in the big book stores. The book was in great condition and I received it very quickly in the mail.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering Muay Thai Kickboxing, August 31, 2009

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While not a student of MMA, but an avid follower, I've recognized these techniques as used by such greats as Anderson Silva and others. I've been a student of muay thai for over a year, and I feel this is one of the very best on the market that adheres to strict muay thai technique. One of the few I've read that doesn't bastardize or compromise the explicit technique involved in the tradition of true muay thai. All Photos are explicit, large, and in color, well demonstrated, and the format is excellent.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time and money, December 17, 2009

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Brandon D. J. Hensen "plaguester" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing: MMA-Proven Techniques (Paperback)

Although I purchased this book in Books-a-Million, I wish I had bought it from here as I would have saved $12-13. When I looked at it in the store, I ignored the foolish title (muay thai and kick-boxing are two completely different sports) and merely gave it a quick overview instead of sitting down and actually reading parts of it. Upon futher inspection of the book, I immediately knew it was a mistake when reading the "About The Author" page in the back. Exactly how does one hold a black belt in a combat sport?

As I flipped through the pages, I noticed that the step-by-step instructions were ALMOST perfectly written out, but severely lacking in the photo aspect of the book. All I saw were pictures of the result, be it on an opponent or just in the air. Overall this book was really not worth it's money, and I HIGHLY recommend "Muay Thai Unleashed" and "Muay Thai: The Most Distinguished Art of Fighting" for anyone serious about learning/training/competing