What is Kickboxing?
                     What is 
Kickboxing?
Kickboxing
O Kickboxing includes a group of stand-up 
combat sports based on kicking, punching 
and karate mixed with boxing.
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Origins
O Japanese kickboxing begin in late 1950s 
followed by American kickboxing in the 
1970s, which led to the creation of Mixed 
Martial Arts (MMA)
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Purpose
O Kickboxing is practiced as a general sport, 
maintaining fitness or for self-defence. 
Muay Thai is one of the popular forms of 
kickboxing.
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Techniques
O Kickboxers use a wide range of 
techniques like upper cut, jab and hook. 
Kicks and punches give powerful blows 
to the opponent.
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Rules
O International kickboxing is governed by 
different organizations throughout the world 
who have defined rules and regulations, but 
most matches consist of 3 to 12 rounds.
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Preparation
O Kickboxers undergo vigorous training 
and preparation for matches since it 
requires a lot of energy and skills to win 
over the opponent.
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Kickboxing for the body
O For those who do kickboxing for 
fitness, it is one of the most intense 
workouts and can workout every 
muscle and bone in the body.
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For the mind
O Like most martial arts form, kickboxing 
makes you mentally strong, ready for 
offense and defense, and increases 
agility.
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Kickboxing organizations
O Prominent kickboxing organizations 
are Glory of Heroes, King in the Ring, 
ONE Championship, World Muay Thai 
Council etc.
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