What is kickboxing?
Martial Art & Sport
KICKBOXING AS A MARTIAL ART
Kickboxing is a dynamic and versatile martial art that seamlessly blends the art of boxing with a diverse range of kicking techniques derived from various martial arts traditions. It emphasises the fusion of precision punches and powerful kicks, forming a comprehensive striking system that challenges both physical bravery and mental discipline and agility. With its origins rooted in disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo, kickboxing showcases the harmonious integration of these techniques into a cohesive fighting style. Practitioners of kickboxing sharpen their skills through rigorous training, mastering the art of evasive footwork, strategic combinations, and effective use of both hands and legs. Whether practiced competitively in a controlled ring or embraced as a form of self-defence and fitness, kickboxing remains a captivating martial art that embodies the artistry of striking while fostering discipline, endurance, and resilience.
Kickboxing as A Sport - by World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO)
Kickboxing is a modern contact fighting sport created on the basis of many traditional combat sports and martial arts. Kickboxing is a unique Western response to many Eastern martial arts. It can be practiced on competitive or recreational level depending on the aspirations of the kickboxer, but for sure it is a sport designed to improve your overall health, strength and endurance.
WAKO kickboxing has 7 competitive disciplines, four tatami disciplines and three ring.
Tatami disciplines: Point fighting, Light contact, Kick light and Musical forms (with and without weapons).
Fighting area is the tatami. The intention of kickboxer is to defeat his opponent with legal techniques which must be delivered with controlled power. Each round is two minutes with a minute break between the rounds but number of rounds is different and it depends of the discipline.
Ring disciplines: Full contact, Low kick, K-1 Rules.
Fighting area is the ring. Each bout consists of three two-minute rounds with a minute break between each round.
The intention of kickboxer is to defeat his opponent with legal techniques which must be delivered with full power.
