Kickboxing

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Intoduction & History
Kickboxing is a Japanese form of Martial Arts formed in the 1950's. It was formed as a variation of Karate and Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing. It is a mix of boxing and kicking. It was started by Osamu Noguchi who was a martial artist who was interested with Muay Thai. The first event held for kickboxing was in 1966, after which it gained great popularity in Japan. Many different nations have its own version of Muay Thai and Kickboxing, like American Kickboxing and Korean Kickboxing (which is a mix of Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do).

Difference to Muay Thai
Japanese Kickboxing has very similar rules and styles to Muay Thai, but points are taken differently. Points in Kickboxing have the same number of points for kicks and punches, while kicks get higher points in Muay Thai. This is the biggest difference other than fighting style. Contact rules are the same though.

Styles and Techniques
The most common and basic offence moves used in kickboxing are: Jab, Cross, Hook, Uppercut, Front kick, Side kick, Semi-circular kick, Roundhouse kick, Straight knee thrust, Rising knee strike, Diagonal knee kick, Jumping knee kick. These moves are shown in the second slideshow. Defence includes alot of footwork and guard techniques. Other techniques include attacks in the air and complicated punches and kick moves. Hits using elbows is also used.

Rules
A match lasts 15 minutes with 5 rounds which last 3 minutes each. You can hit anywhere except the crotch, with fists, elbows, feet, and knees. Even grabbing the neck and attacking the body with the knee is allowed. You get points for the hits you land on your opponent. Who ever gets the most points wins.

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Spreadsheet found on Wikipedia

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