Christoph Delp

El Boxeo Tailandes, tambien conocido como Muay Thai y Thai Boxing, es un arte marcial tradicional que se ha desarrollado desde hace siglos. Hoy en día se entrena y practica como deporte de fitness, de competicion y tambien de autodefensa. Sus energicas y espectaculares tecnicas atraen cada vez mas a los deportistas del ambito de la lucha. Este libro muestra que el Muay Thai se puede aprender de una manera muy sencilla y efectiva. Paso a paso, y con la ayuda de mas de 300 fotografias en color, nos ilustra sobre: - Historia, tradiciones y equipamiento; - Organizacion y contenido del entrenamiento. Ejercicios de estiramientos; - Posicion de guardia, juego de piernas y distancia de combate; - Tecnicas de ataque con las manos; de codo; - Tecnicas de golpes con las piernas; con los pies; - Tecnicas de rodilla a distancia; de clinch o cuerpo a cuerpo;- Combinaciones de tecnicas de ataque;- Tecnicas de defensa y contraataque; Este libro es adecuado tanto para el autoentrenamiento como para complementar las enseñanzas recibidas en el gimnasio.

Mejora tu flexibilidad, tu resistencia y tu fuerza con esta completa guía creada por Christoph Delp, maestro de artes marciales, de deportes de contacto y practicante de Muay Thai y Kickboxing. Delp revela en esta obra sus metodos de entrenamiento y aporta excelentes consejos para diseñar programas de preparacion fisica y nutricion, tanto para aficionados como para luchadores competitivos.Ilustrado con esplendidas fotografias, esta obra describe al detalle los conceptos basicos del entrenamiento de las artes marciales y proporciona claras descripciones de los movimientos, ejecutados por destacados artistas marciales.Partiendo de la planificacion y el correcto control de tu entrenamiento, este libro te permitira:- mantenerte completamente en forma y preservar tu potencia durante periodos prolongados;- recuperar en poco tiempo tu nivel de preparacion fisica despues de agotadoras sesiones de entrenamiento y de las competiciones;- dominar sobre todo a tu oponente.

Authoritative Muay Thai instruction for fitness, self-defense, and competition.This practical guide to Muay Thai (Thai boxing) delivers step-by-step instruction in essential techniques, training methods, and fight strategy for beginners and experienced martial artists alike. Whether youre training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, Muay Thai Basics helps build power, stamina, agility, coordination, and speed.Renowned trainer and author Christoph Delp teaches core Muay Thai skills with clear guidance, technical detail, and corrections to common mistakes. Thai champions from Bangkoks famous Sor Vorapin gym demonstrate techniques in detailed step-by-step photos, making it easy to study proper form and execution.In this book, you will learn: Muay Thai history, rules, and equipment Proper stance, footwork, and fighting distance Fundamental punch, kick, knee, and elbow techniques Close-range fighting and clinch positions Attacking, defensive, and counterattacking strategies Training regimens and practice planning Ideal for self-training or as a supplement to gym instruction, Muay Thai Basics is a trusted guide for anyone learning the fundamentals of Muay Thai.

This thoroughly revised edition is designed for intermediate and advanced Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters and trainers to enhance their counter tactics This in-depth explanation of Muay Thai counter-tactics is the ideal companion for martial arts practitioners looking to improve their technique. 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 each fighter will go on to learn a wide variety of secondary techniques and will adapt them to his or her individual fighting style. In addition to full-color photographs of such well-known Thai boxers as Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeenong demonstrating techniques, this edition includes: the rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition historical and modern techniques training tips information on the benefits of training in Thailandexperiencing the art in its country of origin 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.