Discipline dossier
Kickboxing
4 fundamental techniques
01Executive Overview
Developed independently in Japan during the late 1950s (synthesizing Karate, Western Boxing, and Muay Thai) and in the United States during the 1970s (Professional Karate Association). European variants, particularly Dutch Kickboxing, integrated heavy boxing combinations with aggressive low kicks, creating the high-tempo style seen in global organizations like K-1, Glory, and ONE Championship.
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