WHAT IS KICKBOXING?

Moving forward a couple of centuries, the term “kickboxing” itself was introduced in the 1960’s in Japan, as a Japanese Anglicism for combined martial art disciplines focused on self-defense, including karate and Muay Thai. Kickboxing can integrate various arts and techniques, whether it be an emphasis on kicks, knee and elbow strikes, punches or headbutts. This was further developed and recognised in the US when the first World Championships were held in 1974.

Kickboxing is one of the most popular combat sports around the world. Kickboxing derives its name from classic boxing as it incorporates punching and other striking techniques. There are different styles of kickboxing including Dutch-style, Karate, Sanda, Kun Khmer and Muay Thai.

The essence of kickboxing is that it is a stand-up fighting style. This is to say that it focuses on striking and there is no ground fighting involved. The range of techniques depends on the individual type of kickboxing style. Other than standard punching techniques similar to western boxing, kickboxing techniques typically include kicks and knee strikes. Some kickboxing styles involve elbow strikes, some grappling and even headbutts.

Kickboxing is maybe to defend yourself to anybody who 한국야동 gives intention to you. But this is not safe to the opponent that you kick because it causes a lot of pain or wound.

Kicks also are powerful weapons in the sports, there are so many techniques in kicking including the front, side, back and hood kicks. Competitive kickboxers use it widely to defeat the opponent.