Muay Thai: A Living Legacy ANNOTATION
Spry Books has recently published Muay Thai: A Living Legacy, a definitive introduction
to one of the world's great martial arts. Although Muay Thai is widely recognized as an
excellent form of physical training and a method of self-defense, as well as being an
exciting spectator-sport, the emphasis tends to be on its violent aspects,
while the traditional and cultural values on which it is based are almost
completely ignored. With the aim of presenting a more rounded evaluation of
Muay Thai, paying attention to its history and rituals as well as the fighting techniques,
the girl-power team of Kat Prayukvong and Lesley D. Junlakan spent over a year working on
the book, having to struggle with inconsistencies and a virtual lack of written records,
the Muay Thai legacy being largely an oral tradition passed down from teacher to student.
The result is a stunning book, not only in terms of its content, but also to look at:
rare archive pictures and superb full-color photographs lavishly illustrate the text.
Muay Thai: A Living Legacy is the first in a projected series of three books:
the second and third volumes will focus on, among other things, more advanced techniques.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Finally A book on Muay Thai which is elegant enough for the coffee-table,
practical enough for the sports hold-all and erudite enough for the book-shelf.
Lavishly illustrated and with a detailed text, this is the first in a project series
of three volumes, catering for the needs of beginners and advanced Muay Thai
fighters alike, as well as appealing to those more interested in Muay Thaiﾽs cultural and
ritual aspects. Special features include sections on the history and traditions of Muay Thai
and a step-by-step, easy-to-follow guide to the basic techniques.
SYNOPSIS
Meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated, Muay Thai: A Living Legacy includes
sections on: Muay Thaiﾽs rich ceremonial and cultural rituals, rare archive photographs,
new step-by-step pictures illustrating the basic techniques and employing all the weapons
in the Muay Thai arsenal, a Thai-English glossary and a pull-out Wai Khru Ram Muay poster.
This is the most comprehensive, user-friendly book on the subject of Muay Thai ever written.
FROM THE CRITICS
Midwest Book Review
Muay Thai: A Living Legacy is an expertly informative and stunningly presented introduction, survey, and guide to the martial art of Muay Thai in an instructional manual which is illustrated with full-color photographs on every page in an unforgettable visual display. An extensively practical resource, as well as a pictorial and emotional celebration of this ancient traditional style, Muay Thai is a unique and welcome addition to the growing library of Martial Arts literature.
Journal of Asian Martial Arts
When one takes into account its detailed text and superb graphic design, Muay Thai - Living Legacy is an exciting new book that presents this martial tradition with care and class. If all you want is one quality book about Muay Thai, this is it.
FightSport Magazine Black Belt, FightSport Magazine
Muay Thai: A Living Legacy comes as a long-waited, extensive look into the fasinating art of Thai Kickboxing. A must read for practitioners and newcomers.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Dan Inosanto, Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts
A class A book on basic Muay Thai! It is very well organized and beautifully designed and illustrated. — Dan Inosanto
John Pilcher, Manager international Sales, C&T PublishinWhat magnificent photography! Fascinating and informative text, I hope you publish more such books.
— John Pilcher
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