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Combat Sport : Kickboxing

Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai and western boxing.

Kickboxing is often practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or as a contact sport.

Japanese kickboxing originates in the 1960s, with competitions held since the 1960s.

American kickboxing originates in the 1970s. Japanese kickboxing developed into K-1 in 1993.

Historically, kickboxing can be considered a hybrid martial art formed from the combination of elements of various traditional styles.


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