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The Essence of Muay Thai - by Nuakai Aru (Paperback)

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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.
  • About the Author: ​​NUAKAI ARU ​is a Jamaican-British martial artist, martial arts teacher, lifestyle coach, filmmaker, and actor.
  • 240 Pages
  • Sports + Recreation, Martial Arts & Self-Defense

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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"--



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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 Thai--along with his personal insights and experiences on the path.

Muay Thai--originally known in its purest fighting form as Muay Boran--was developed as a military fighting system during the 13th century to protect the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first independent--and Buddhist--Thai kingdom. Buddhism infused every aspect of life and society--from governance, to art and architecture, to military strategy--and 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 arts--its history, legend, lore, esoteric practices, and spiritual aspects--and he shares his own fascinating personal story of physical and emotional healing through Muay Thai.



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"A profoundly transformative and in-depth spiritual map into the world of not only Muay Thai but martial arts in general. If you read one book on Muay Thai, this is the one. You will be unable to put it down!"
--Jumayn Hunter, actor and martial artist

"Whether you're a novice looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced student or teacher refining your craft, the insights in The Essence of Muay Thai are of lasting value. Nuakai Aru (Kru LionHeart) not only educates but also honors the spiritual essence of Muay Thai. This is a must-read for all serious students of Muay Thai."
--Arjan V, Muay Thai Master



About the Author



​​NUAKAI ARU ​is a Jamaican-British martial artist, martial arts teacher, lifestyle coach, filmmaker, and actor. A martial artist for 30 years, Aru runs LionHeart Muay Thai, where he teaches both the traditional Thai martial art of Muay Boran and contemporary Muay Thai.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.46 Inches (H) x 5.47 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publisher: Shambhala
Format: Paperback
Author: Nuakai Aru
Language: English
Street Date: October 21, 2025
TCIN: 1001815581
UPC: 9781645473817
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-5303
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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