Rules of kickboxing

1.

Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a type of martial arts in which
punches and kicks are allowed. The
equipment must include boxing gloves. There
is male and female kickboxing.

2.

Rules of kickboxing
Initially, the rules of kickboxing allowed
everything: any punches, grabs, sweeps, throws,
tripping. Over the years, the rules of combat have
changed. So, first there was a rule of "eight
strikes", and then "six", which regulates during
the round to make at least six kicks. The
appearance of weight categories was also an
innovation. The winner in each weight category is
determined by participating in rating fights. The
one who became the winner the most number of
times gets the highest rating and has the right to
go to the fight with the current champion.

3.

The birth of kickboxing
The birthplace of kickboxing is considered to be the
United States and Western Europe, and the year of
birth is the 60-70s of the twentieth century. The name
of the sports direction was invented by Chuck Norris,
and it is commonly called the" father " of kickboxing.
Initially, kickboxing combined karate and English
boxing. A little later, he was joined by Thai boxing and
taekwondo techniques.

4.

Is kickboxing included in the Olympic
Games?
Unfortunately, kickboxing cannot enter the
Olympic system due to the lack of unity in this
sport.