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.
KARATE TERMS
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KIZAMI ZUKI: Jab
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GYAKU ZUKI: Cross
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AGE ZUKI: Upper Cut
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KAGI ZUKI: Hook Punch
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MAE GERI: Front Kick
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MAWASHI GERI: Round Kick
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YOKO GERI: Side Kick
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USHIRO GERI: Back Kick
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URA MAWASHI GERI: Hook Kick
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MIKAZUKI GERI: Crescent Kick
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HIZA GERI: Knee Strike
KARATE
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 Karate with Muay Thai.
KICKBOXING COMBINATIONS
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Jab Cross Jab Rear Front Kick
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Jab Cross Uppercut Uppercut Lead Round Kick
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Jab Cross Uppercut Hook Lead Side Kick
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Double Jab Cross Jab Lead Hook Kick
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Jab Cross Rear Round Kick Spinning Side Kick
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Round Kick Jab Cross Round Hook Kick Knee Strike
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Rear Uppercut Hook Cross Lead Round Kick
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