kickboxing

noun

Meaning

A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches.

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Related words

boxaerobics(English)shootfighting(English)thai boxing(English)muay thai(English)boxing(English)sanshou(English)soft boxing(English)box kick(English)mma(English)karate(English)sambo(English)grappling(English)

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Sources

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