A brilliant book. IF you are thinking of taking up this great art yhen this is for you. the book would really benefit a beginner but contains so much useful information that even advanced practioners would find useful. The book is divided into the following chapters:1: introduction- history, equipment muay thai vs other martial arts
2: STRIKES AND DEFENCES- descriptions and illustrations of muay thai techniques. punches kicks knees elbows clinching and defences
3: TRAINING DRILLS- equipment work thai pad drills sparring drills footwork clenching drills focus mitts drills conditioning drills and much more. VERY comprehensive also includes combinations
4: ADVICE FOR NOVICE FIGHTER- for people preparing for their first fight. lots of tips inclusing styles and srategies and muay thai self defence
5: BASIC CONDITIONING: over 30 calisthenic exercises lots of ab exercises and 6 routines all illustated
6:WEIGHT TRAINING BASICS: lots of theory and training methods includes a section n minor injury treatment
7:WEIGHT TRAINING: over 30 weights exercises all illustrated with their uses to helping you become a better fighter inludes routines
8:AEROBIC TRAINING: outlines various methods and techniques all running
9: STRECHING: techniques and exercises covering whole body all illustrated
the rest of the book includes goal setting and a conclusion.