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Download or read book Muay Thai written by Garrison Wells and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Muay Thai started out as military training for Thailand's warriors? Hundreds of years ago, they used it for hand-to-hand combat. In modern times, Muay Thai is still powerful, challenging, and a great way to exercise. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to Muay Thai. You'll discover: • What some of the top Muay Thai kicks and strikes are, including the roundhouse kick and the flying knee. • What ram muay is and how it honors the sport's traditions. • What the main local, national, and international competitions are. • What role Muay Thai has in mixed martial arts competitions worldwide. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!