kickboxing
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Noun — A combat sport that combines punches from boxing with kicks, developed from martial arts like Muay Thai and karate.
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Etymology
A blend of "kick" and "boxing"; the sport as we know it took shape in Japan in the 1960s, mixing striking styles from several martial arts traditions.
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What does “kickboxing” mean?
The word “kickboxing” means a combat sport that combines punches from boxing with kicks, developed from martial arts like Muay Thai and karate. In plain terms, a fighting sport, or fitness class based on one, that uses both hand strikes and kicks.
How do you use “kickboxing” in a sentence?
Here is “kickboxing” used in a sentence: “She takes a kickboxing class twice a week to stay fit.”
What part of speech is “kickboxing”?
“Kickboxing” is a noun.
Where does the word “kickboxing” come from?
The word “kickboxing” dates back to around 1960. A blend of "kick" and "boxing"; the sport as we know it took shape in Japan in the 1960s, mixing striking styles from several martial arts traditions.