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2. The Spirit of a Thai Boxer
To become a successful Thai boxer, you must focus on
your target. This applies to standard training as much as
for preparing for a competition. It includes mental,
physical, and technical preparation. This book will show
you many ways to organize, question, and improve your
training. Study the following characteristics of successful
Thai boxers and compare them with your own. Work on
yourself to develop into a great Thai boxer.

Vision
First of all, you must envision yourself as a Thai boxer. A
vision or great desire is di erent for each Thai boxer.
Muay Thai o ers us a large number of possibilities—a
magnificent athletic body, a competitive career all the way
up to becoming a champion, and even the chance to earn
money as a competitive athlete, trainer, or manager. Other
Thai boxers train with the goal of enhancing their self-
con dence and reducing their aggression or stress. For
some individuals Muay Thai is an indispensable part of
their lives and becomes their fundamental approach to
life.
Once you come to know and understand your vision, try
to visualize your objectives in detail. Become aware of
what your life will look like after you have reached your
main goal. Try to visualize what you have to do to bring
your goal into reality. The better you are able to visualize
your goal, the better you can organize your path in the