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KICKBOXING

 

The origins of kickboxing can be traced back to ancient civilizations like China, Japan, and Thailand. In China, martial arts were practiced for self-defense and were also used by soldiers in battle. Some forms of Chinese martial arts, such as Shaolin Kung Fu, incorporated kicks and punches. Muay Thai and other Southeast Asian martial arts were designed for unarmed combat on battlegrounds with records dating back to around the 12th century.

KICKBOXING TECHNIQUES

  • JAB: Kizami Zuki

  • CROSS: Gyaku Zuki

  • UPPERCUT: Age Zuki

  • HOOK: Kagi Zuki

  • FRONT KICK: Mae Geri

  • ROUND KICK: Mawashi Geri

  • SIDE KICK: Yoko Geri

  • BACK KICK: Ushiro Geri

  • HOOK KICK: Ura Mawashi Geri

  • CRESCENT KICK: Mikazuki Geri

  • KNEE STRIKE: Hiza Geri

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Kickboxing took on a separate development in East Asia in the form of Kyokushin Karate around the 1950s. This further evolved into Japanese kickboxing when it merged elements of Kyokushin with Muay Thai. In the 60s, Kickboxing as a combat sport included elements from Western boxing such as the boxing ring, boxing gloves, referees, and rounds.

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KICKBOXING WORKOUTS

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