The Essence of Muay Thai : A Warrior's Guide to the Tradition and Its Spiritual Heart
by
Nuakai Aru
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1645473813
ISBN-13
9781645473817
Publisher
Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint
Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 21st, 2025
Print length
240 Pages
Weight
367 grams
Product Classification:
Religion & beliefs
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??A fascinating dive into the little-known spiritual dimensions of the popular martial art of Muay Thai, as well as its rich history, traditions, and esoteric practices.
?Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is considered by many to be the most effective martial art, and its popularity has only been heightened by its dominance in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena. But one little-known aspect of this potent self-defense system is its deep spiritual roots and meditative practices.
In The Essence of Muay Thai, Nuakai Aru, a Muay Thai master and longtime practitioner of various other martial arts, offers a fascinating historical and philosophical view of Muay Thaialong with his personal insights and experiences on the path.
Muay Thaioriginally known in its purest fighting form as Muay Boranwas developed as a military fighting system during the 13th century to protect the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first independentand BuddhistThai kingdom. Buddhism infused every aspect of life and societyfrom governance, to art and architecture, to military strategyand the view of the Noble Warrior was central in Muay Thai and Muay Boran. The Muay Thai warriors were tasked with protecting the kingdom and its rulers using skillful, tactical, and enlightened action.
Aru is a compelling guide into the enigmatic world of Thai martial artsits history, legend, lore, esoteric practices, and spiritual aspectsand he shares his own fascinating personal story of physical and emotional healing through Muay Thai.
?Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is considered by many to be the most effective martial art, and its popularity has only been heightened by its dominance in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena. But one little-known aspect of this potent self-defense system is its deep spiritual roots and meditative practices.
In The Essence of Muay Thai, Nuakai Aru, a Muay Thai master and longtime practitioner of various other martial arts, offers a fascinating historical and philosophical view of Muay Thaialong with his personal insights and experiences on the path.
Muay Thaioriginally known in its purest fighting form as Muay Boranwas developed as a military fighting system during the 13th century to protect the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first independentand BuddhistThai kingdom. Buddhism infused every aspect of life and societyfrom governance, to art and architecture, to military strategyand the view of the Noble Warrior was central in Muay Thai and Muay Boran. The Muay Thai warriors were tasked with protecting the kingdom and its rulers using skillful, tactical, and enlightened action.
Aru is a compelling guide into the enigmatic world of Thai martial artsits history, legend, lore, esoteric practices, and spiritual aspectsand he shares his own fascinating personal story of physical and emotional healing through Muay Thai.
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