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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