noun
kickboxing
noun
1
A combat sport that combines punches from boxing with kicks, developed from martial arts like Muay Thai and karate.
"She takes a kickboxing class twice a week to stay fit."
"The gym added kickboxing to its list of fitness classes."
How to Use Kickboxing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fighting sport, or fitness class based on one, that uses both hand strikes and kicks.
Common pairings
a kickboxing class
kickboxing gym
practice kickboxing
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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.