Ive always found myself attracted to ma. I know some Muay Thai(because I know a guy that knows about 10 different ma) and I really want to learn more. But I dont know what I want to learn. I want to be able to pretty much lay the smack down on some people and defend myself if I ever get into a fight. I want it to be fighting while standing up. So could you help me? Also do you know of any good books on the subject so that I can read up on it and learn some stuff on it that way because I cant really take classes since I dont got the money. And dont suggest the guy who taught me cause I rarely see him since he is so hard to find.

Gracias