Baeprien Muay Thai: Muay Thai Coursebook 1923

The first Muay Thai (Boran) book ever published.

I, Luang Wisan Darunakorn, with utmost dedication, present this comprehensive Thai boxing course book, meticulously designed to foster proficiency in both the physical and mental aspects of the students. Integrated into the physical education curriculum in 1923, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of martial arts education.

I have authored this Muay Thai coursebook intending to provide a comprehensive learning resource for male adolescents seeking proficiency in the enduring discipline of Thai boxing. I aim to perpetuate its longstanding popularity by emphasizing its significance as more than a mere exercise. Thai boxing demands a dedicated approach, as it entails engaging with real opponents, where any lapse in skill could lead to injury. It is crucial to approach this discipline with a commitment to rigorous practice, cultivating not only self-defense skills but also mental acuity, physical strength, and heightened agility. Moreover, engaging in Thai boxing entails confronting pain consistently, thereby cultivating inner strength and emotional stability.

This rigorous training instills resilience. Instead of yielding to disappointment and sadness, they develop awareness in challenging situations. This disciplined approach helps learners refrain from being overly reactive to pain, recognizing it as a necessary part of their journey and an opportunity for growth through learning from mistakes. These essential qualities should be imparted by educators to their students. Recognizing the inherent benefits of Thai boxing, the Thai Ministry of Education has incorporated it into the physical education curriculum. Nevertheless, there was no textbook for this course, so I have created this coursebook to serve this purpose. It is my aspiration that both teachers and students employ this resource comprehensively, fostering academic and practical utilization.