Table of Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
About the Book Series xi
Chapter 1 Training Background 1
1 Facts Worth Knowing about Training 1
2 The Spirit of a Thai Boxer 3
3 Training Plans 11
4 Training Documentation 13
5 Preparing for a Competitive Career 14
6 Developing Technical Skills 19
Chapter 2 Effective Training 25
1 Basics 25
2 Warm-Up Phase 31
3 Main Techniques Training 32
4 Cooling-Down Phase 38
5 Regeneration 40
6 Nutrition 41
7 Selecting Your Weight Class 44
Chapter 3 Solo Trailing 49
1 Background 49
2 Basic Techniques 51
3 Stretching and Loosening 63
4 Stamina Training 77
5 Strength Training 84
6 Workouts 109
Chapter 4 Techniques 111
1 Introduction to Techniques 117
2 Combinations 119
3 Counter Techniques 133
4 Misleading the Opponent 147
Chapter 5 Training Plans 163
1 Basics 163
2 Training Plans for Beginners 163
3 Training Plans for Amateurs 164
4 Training Plans of Professional Athletes 167
Books and DVDs by Christoph Delp 177
Online Resources 178
The Book Team 179
Other Resources 181