BR1-20: Making a Thai Boxing Champion

"They are looking for the boxers who is in control of the fight." (p. 16)

Do you like boxing? This book tells us about Thai boxing. It looks a little like Western boxing that we know well, but it is actually different. You can use every part of your body in Thai boxing, for example, your hands, knees and elbows. According to this book, Thai boxing has a long history. It started two thousand years ago. Now, Thai boxing is one of famous sports, but it was a way to protect own country from invaders in the old days. When I read it, I was surprised because I think that fighting without some weapon is very dangerous.

Most of boys who want to be successful boxers in Thailand are from poorer village. Do you know why they want to be boxers? If they become successful boxers, they get a lot of money and higher status. However, I think that becoming a champion is too difficult, through this book. Boxers have to practice every day to be strong, but they need not only strong bodies but also strong minds. If they lose the game, they have to learn what wrong is, and they have to fight again. I think that Thai boxing is dangerous, but it is so cool. If you interested in it, please read it.

Waring, Rob. (2008). Making a Thai Boxing Champion. Boston, MA: Footprint Reading Library.

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