Muay Thai

Kickboxing Combat

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

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!

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978-0-7613-8924-8
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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Social Studies
Category Sports
Copyright 2012
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2012-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 5.6
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF054080, JNF025030
Dewey 796.815
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.625 x 9.25
Lexile 860
ATOS Reading Level 5.5
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 149024
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Teaching Guides, and eSource

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Martial Arts Sports Zone

This action-packed, fun, fact-filled overview will take a high-interest approach to martial arts. Readers will get an introduction to famous martial artists, necessary equipment and gear, and various competitions within the genre. Famous movies and TV shows will also be highlighted where View available downloads →

Reviews

Library Media Connection

“Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject.” —Library Media Connection

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series…. Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple