Muay Thai Unleashed: Learn Technique and Strategy from Thailand's Warrior Elite

I do a bunch of mma reading and found this to be a great book. In my opinion it is better than the bj penn book. I highly recomend it and the coolest part is the first few pages about a day in a life of a muay thai fighter.

My sister bought this for me off of my wishlist, and I have to say it was a great gift. If you have any experience in Martial Arts, you will be able to understand, apply and use the techniques tought in this book. If you're looking for an introduction into Muay Thai, THIS IS IT!

I trained in Muay Thai for about a year and everything I learned from my instructor is in this book. The book doesn't get too advanced but it is a good resource. It starts with a little history and a day in the life of a Thai boy. Then it goes into basic stance and punches and kicks. Next it covers elbows and knees very nicely. I was suprised at how well the clinch was covered with different techniques, and movements. Last it covers about a dozen easy combinations and a nice workout schedule. Buy this book if you want to know what this martial art is about. I love it!!!

Comparing both Krauss's JiuJitsu Unleashed to this book is like comparing apples and oranges. There is no correlation as they are altogether different disciplines. This was the first martial arts instructional book I have read on the art of striking, and I found it to be very edifying. The art of Mui Thai is a lot more versatile and practical than any other striking combat discipline, so I found Krauss's approach and exposition on the tradition of Mui Thai to be greatly detailed and refreshing. He gives a rich background of every day Mui Thai fighter in Thailand and the rigorous training they're subjected to. He covers all facets of training, even giving recommendations on which equiptment to use, such as pads and such that will enhance your experience. This book acquaints us to the basics of Mui Thai, foot movements and stances. Overall a great book.

Erich Krauss has got to be the best author of martial arts instructionals going today. This is clearly the definitive book on Muay Thai kickboxing, and I think it's even better than his outstanding book on jiu-jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed (w/ Eddie Bravo). If you are someone who wants to learn everything there is to know about this exciting sport, look no further than this book!