Ultimate Muay Thai [Paperback]

Bob Spour (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

This book, written by an acknowledged expert on this fascinating fighting art, provides a detailed analysis of the techniques of Muay Thai, or Thai Kick Boxing, and their application to street protection. It looks at the history and development of the art, rituals, training principles, and more. Ultimate Muay Thai is aimed at those with an interest in the martial arts in general and those with a specific interest in Muay Thai whether they are beginners, intermediates, or advance practitioners.

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About the Author

Bob Spour has thirty-five years experience of the martial arts and has spent twenty-five years studying Muay Thai both in Thailand and UK. He is also Chief Instructor to over forty-five camps worldwide, collectively known as the Phraya Pichai Camps International. In 1996 he qualified as a Judge and a Referee for Muay Thai.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Press (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861266715
• ISBN-13: 978-1861266712
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,991,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK !, November 16, 2004

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geordie wallace "geordie" (uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Muay Thai (Paperback)

Having read more than my fair share of books on Muay Thai over the years I can honestly say this is one of the best. At last someone who knows what he is talking about! There's even a chapter on clinchwork. Finally a breath of fresh air hits the Thai Boxing scene. The book is only 160 pages but every page is filled with modern up to date techniques.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy to understand, April 7, 2006

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Donna Lauro "Chris" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Muay Thai (Paperback)

I have previous experience in thai boxing but this book taught me quite a few things to better my performance. It teaches all of the basics such as boxing,elbows,knees,and kicking. When you get right down to it ..its the basics that win the fight not the flashy stuff. The best part about this book is that it comes with a 3 month training regime that if fllowed exactly as it says will make you a dangerous person. The only thing that i felt was incomplete was the "self protection" chapter..not that it was fake or anything its just that it emphasizes that you do not finish off your opponent ......but other than that the chapter is still amazing. Just remember that there is no room for mercy or sportsmanship on the street.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not so Ultimate Muay Thai, November 14, 2007

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Tony Colamarino "Tony122774" (Central Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Muay Thai (Paperback)

This book was too low on detail. Gives very little instruction on HOW to perform moves and the photos are no help at all. While it does give a good background on muay thai history and gives an excellent vocabulary for the moves, I just felt that it was not very helpful for touching up my technique or learning from. If you're looking to learn HOW to do muay thai, I recommend NOT buying this book - you'll be as disappointed as I was.