Kick Boxing Synopsis

Kick Boxing is a derivative SPORT using elements of Karate, Boxing & Thai Boxing. Many Karateka ended the Karate Lesson with a loose sparring sometimes called freestyle boxing or kick boxing. Kick Boxing has a large fitness element and body conditioning approach with a lot of cardio vascular exercises that develop fitness threshold levels.

Kick Boxing History

The origins of Full Contact Kickboxing can be found in Thailand in the 2,000 year old discipline of Muay Thai fighting. Thai boxing was devised, initially, for self-defence. It only developed into a sport when unarmed combat in warfare became less and less effective. It remains the national sport of Thailand. Thai boxers are awarded the same superstar status in their home nation as premier league footballers in Europe or basketball players in the USA. Full Contact Kickboxing developed through a combination of Muay Thai and other martial art influences.