During the last twenty years, Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, has become popular around the world. Practitioners enjoy this martial art for fitness training, competitive sport, and self-defense.

Christoph Delp has studied intensively at many gyms and training camps in Thailand. In Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Kickboxing Techniques, he shares his experience of the people, history, and traditions of this exciting part of the country´s extraordinary cultural heritage. Color photographs of Thai boxers demonstrate the techniques athetes must learn to succeed in professional or amateur contests, including well-proven offensive tactics as well as ways to counter an opponent´s attacks. Historical Muay Thai techniques are also examined, which can be used by an experienced fighter to achieve a surprise victory.

Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Kickboxing Techniques includes sections on:
· Muay Thai as a competitive sport
· The rules of competition
· Traditional ceremonies
· Stars and stadiums
· A professional training program
· Competitive tips and tricks
· Effective countertactics
· Historical techniques
· Training in Thailand