A Journey Through Time
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WHAT IS KICKBOXING
Kickboxing combines punches and kicks in a full-contact sport. Its roots are in the fusion of several martial systems, including Muay Thai and Karate.
Key Points
• Focus on both striking and kickingtechniques.
• Developed from multiple martialarts.
7000 Years Ago: Combat Sports in India
• The earliest known combat sports during the Ramayana era were called "DhanurVidya"(Archery).
• Hand-to-hand fighting skills, was also stressed throughouttheRamayan era.Thesetacticswerea forerunner of contemporarywrestling.
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INDIA AND GREECE: EARLY MARTIAL ARTS FORMS
5000-1400 Years Ago: Early Martial Arts Forms "Pankration" (a combination of striking and wrestling) became prominent in ancient Greece during the Greek Olympics.
Mall Yudh" (Freestyle wrestling) emerged in India during the Mahabharata era.
1800s: Early Forms of Karate
The Birth of Karate in Okinawa
Karate, initially known as "To De", started developing on the Okinawa Islands and contributed significantly to modern martial arts.
KICKBOXING TAKES SHAPE IN JAPAN
1960s: Kickboxing Origin
• Kickboxing began in Japan by combining Karate with Muay Thai.
• In 1963, Japanese Karate fighters went to Thailand, and the event became the starting point for Kickboxing.
THE KICKBOXING ASSOCIATION IS BORN
1966: First Kickboxing Association
• In 1966, Osamu Noguchi founded the Kickboxing Association in Osaka, officially marking the sport's creation.
• The essential techniques came from Full-Contact Karate (Kyokushin). However, throwing and butting were allowed initially to distinguish them from Muay Thai. Thus, Mas Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate, was a significant influenceon the development of Kickboxing.
KICKBOXING ON TV AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
The
Rise of
Kickboxing in Japan (1970s)
• Kickboxing was broadcast on TV in Japan in the 1970s, greatly boosting its popularity.
• The World Championships werelaunchedintheU.S.in 1974.
• Before losing favor in the 1980s, kickboxing was a very popular sport in Japan and was frequently featuredontelevision.
K-1 AND GLORY KICKBOXING: MODERN ERA
Modern Era of Kickboxing
In 1993
K-1 launched and redefined Kickboxing, excluding elbow strikes and wrestling.
In 2011 Glory Kickboxing was founded in 2011 and became one of the top global Kickboxing promotions,
KICKBOXING TODAY: A GLOBAL PHENOMENON
Conclusion & Global Influence
• Kickboxing now holds a global influence, with international organizations like WAKO, Glory, and ONE Championship.
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