Kickboxing

Kickboxing - Combat Sports, which originated in the 1960s. Subdivided into American kickboxing (full-contact, full-contact with low-kick, semi contact, light contact, kick-light), Japanese kickboxing (K-1 format), solo compositions (musical form). In a broad sense, a kickboxing sometimes understand various percussion arts, rules that permit punches and kicks with boxing gloves in the outfit (Thai boxing, shutboksing, Wushu Sanshou, Savate, etc.).

HISTORY

American Kickboxing

Home to the "American" branch of kickboxing is the USA. Here, in the 1960s, the wave of popularity of martial arts began practicing full contact fights, in which, unlike the majority of common rules while Taekwondo and Karate Shotokan, there were no restrictions for shock, match referee did not stop after technical action (strike reached the target) were allowed punches to the head (which box has been borrowed machinery and equipment - gloves). Initially, a new sport was called "full-contact karate" (English full-contact karate, full contact karate). In this case, the term "Karate" means any martial arts, whether it be the actual karate, taekwondo or wushu. Soon, however, due to protests from the functionaries of traditional karate name was abandoned by adopting a new term - "kickboxing" As for the "full-contact", it will retain the name of one of the branches of kickboxing. In 1974 he founded the first organization of professional kickboxing - PKA (Professional Karate Association), which in fact was the birth date of kickboxing formed as a sport.

American Kickboxing quickly spread to Europe. It was in Europe in 1976, was founded by the old organization of amateur kickboxing WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations).

Prominent American Kickboxing Bill Wallace, Benny Urkides, Don Wilson, Maurice Smith, Dennis Alexiou, Stan Longinidis, Peter Marek, Jean-Yves Tero, Rick Rufus, Anatoly Nosyrev.

Japanese kickboxing

"Japanese" branch kickboxing originates due to the penetration in Japan Muay Thai, which in spite of competition from Kyokushin Karate, was able to find its niche in a very comprehensive, but not in pure form, and in a modified. In fact, Japanese kickboxing - it converted the rules of Thai boxing. The essential difference is the ban on the elbow strikes (it was assumed that it is often inflicted cut elbows hurt entertainment, as the public prefers "clean" Knockouts, not stop fighting because of injuries), and a different approach to the calculation of points (a balanced assessment of punches and kicks in contrast from Thai boxing, which kicks estimated above). In the 1970s, Japanese kickboxing developed three main organizations: AJKBA (All-Japan Kick-Boxing Association), WKBA (World Kick-Boxing Association) and the league "Kakutogi." Once in 1981, a number of Japanese kickboxing was involved in crime, Japanese organizations have declined, losing the first role of the American WKA. Since the late 1980s, began to appear again fuktsionery local kickboxing, and in 1993 came the K-1, transforming Japanese kickboxing into one of the most advanced professional martial arts in the world.

Along with Thai boxing Japanese kickboxing came to Europe in the first place - in the Netherlands, which has become one of the world's major centers of kickboxing (it is worth noting that of the 18 Grand Prix K-1 Heavyweight 15-Tb won the Dutch).

Prominent Japanese kickboxing: Toshio Fujiwara, Ramon Dekkers, Rob Kaman, Ivan Hippolit, Branko Tsikatich, Peter Arts, Ernesto Hoost, Andy Hug, Remy Bonjasky, Sammy Shilt, Masato Kobayashi, Andi Sauver, Gevorg Petrosyan, Badr Hari.

RULES

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1. Light contact (light contact)
Section kickboxing, which prohibited strong accented beats and kicks. Because of these limitations pace of the fight than in a full-contact. Victory goes to the athlete, demonstrating the best technique of the hands and feet and, therefore, has caused more kicks and hands.
2. Semi-contact (limited contact)
Section of kickboxing, which is characterized by prohibiting excessive shock. (Except when the opponent suddenly went on strike). thus scored a knockout or knockdown (if it is), but at the same time points do not count. The fight is intermittent, since after the clean hit or kick the referee stops the fight and gives points. Preference is given to kicks, and above all of them, are estimated jump attacks.
3. Full-contact (full contact)
Section kickboxing, which kicks and hands are applied without restriction forces in full contact. Also, as in boxing, knockdowns, and knockouts are counted.
4. Full-contact with the low-kick
Section kickboxing, which are allowed to strike their feet on the outer and inner thigh.
5. Solo compositions
Section of kickboxing in which competitions held under music, includes three species. The compositions are performed in the "hard" style, in a "soft" style, with subjects including fragments of a traditional set of formal exercise of martial arts. Composition in the "hard" style reproduce typical plastic "battle with the shadow" of traditional martial arts such as karate - do, taekwondo and other compositions in a "soft" style is based on the technique of the martial arts, as wushu. The compositions are performed with objects as "shadow boxing" with any melee weapons - a sword, a knife, stick, nunchaku, sickle, club, etc.
6. Oriental -
7. Tai-kick -
8. Light with low -

Kicking

Kicks - impulsive, explosive, ballistic, with a straight or curved path, back-and-forth movement of the legs kickboxer, tight body surviving opponent inside or outside of the foot. In a match the following types of kicks:

Back-kick (rear shock) - This attack often applied to the far leg of the enemy and turn. Initially committed to supporting reversal (near to the enemy) foot by 180 °. At the same shoulder (right at impact with the right foot) to see the target. Then the shock foot, straightening the knee and intensifying push the supporting leg and the movement of the pelvis toward the target, causing heel kick. The movement seems to strike a horse kick. This is a very powerful punch, used for a wide variety of combat missions in the ring. After contact with the goal can be accomplished on a turn, up to 360 °, in order to be at the battle front. With the turn of foot to 180 ° can be accomplished stroke motion in the jump. It is very beautiful and fast attack. Stroke can be applied both in the head and in the body of the enemy.

Kick-jumping (Airstrike) - Almost all strokes (and punches as well) can be applied in the jump. It gives them an identity. However, such attacks are used infrequently. They are spectacular, but effective. The exception, perhaps, is only a kick back. In addition, Airstrike violate battle rhythm and consuming power. Speaking of kicking, it should be noted that they are used irregularly. The most commonly used semi-circular, circular reverse roundhouse kick, cutting punches used very rarely, and in many battles athletes do without them.

Crescent Kick (reverse side kick) - This udap - the most powerful and all of a sudden udapov applied to rotating. Unfortunately, to master it, and then uvepenno ppimenyat - pretty tpudnoe case. DURING bad paschety temporal ppotivnik can easily otpazit udap or dodge it, because the path, and the eccentricity ppohodit leg to the point of contact, is quite long and complex. Ppotivnik can straight line through while the implement rotation easily kontpataku accurate. Performing udapa leading foot: raise the knee as high as possible to gpudi and povepnut turning upper part koppusa sideways ppotivniku, to both the lateral udape foot. Tepep leg side put udap ppotivniku so stop kpyukoobpaznym movement reached its goal. Haibolee effectively applying udapa heel, but it can udap sole. Performing udapa kpyuk rotation of the foot with: being in a combat stance spoptsmen sovepshaet obopot whole body through 360 °. DURING this first povopachivaetsya head, and is followed by a unit that sovepshaya movement as shtopopa. Udapnoy knee leg lifts pyvkom vveph and foot are the result of the movement succeeds kpyukoobpaznogo kpatchayshim way.

Low-kick - Among all types of circular strokes or any similar impact, low-kick is not permitted in all rules kickboxing. But if used, as a very effective, knock machinery. This strike is very fast and very stable, allowing it to include any combination of them, and start the attack. At the same time, they sometimes forget about this simple technique of seeing all the different ways and moments to its application.

Round-kick (Roundhouse-kick) (roundhouse kick) - Round kick turn is usually applied to the head, which allows the use by bending legs. Such a design makes it difficult to protect against this attack, as the foot can bypass the blocking arm.

Side-kick (side kick) - In the early blow knee kicking leg elevation to the level of her breasts while bending the knee. Kick to screw the movement of her legs while straightening the knee. In this basin, making progress in the direction of impact, it strengthens and lengthens, increasing the momentum going from the shock pivot foot. In the final position strike the outer surface of the shock turned legs (femur and tibia) up. Shock foot and body must be in the same vertical plane. Strong position during the application of this impact can be a heel, or the "edge of the foot." This shock can be applied both in the head and in the body, as far from the enemy with his feet, and with others. In the latter case it is usually applied with podshagivaniem far from the enemy foot.

Ternig heal-kick (posterior-kickback) - is a reverse roundhouse kick to turn. Used to attack the opponent, which is located in front of the attacker. Usually applied to the pad of the foot.

Ex-kick (kick from the top) - heel kick from the top down, like an ax - pretty amplitude shock. Knock them hard, but confuse, frighten, enemy. Spectators who came to see the show performed by professionals, is excited about this big hit. This technique is often confusing opponents. Foot, dramatically lowers the top down, often little noticeable.

Front kick (direct impact) - The kick-boxing ring is difficult to break through the enemy's direct kick, or a blow to the side (the reason for this are the rules against any hit in the abdomen, and the fitness of soldiers who can repel as well as take such attacks). You can certainly apply these blows to the head, but more often they are used to control the distance with your opponent, stopping the opponent's attack and starting their attack.

Hill kick - strike with the heel turn.

Hook kick (side kick) - Made movement with a trajectory opposite semicircle shock. Beating imposed leg forward - up - to one side and then is hit a backhand heel or whole foot (like a slap). Impact trajectory similar trajectory bekfista with the only difference being that the foot is applied. Reverse roundhouse kick can be applied to the far leg of the enemy with a turn of 360 °. In kickboxing, he is known as the "Rainbow." In this case the impact turns out very strong. Stroke is made with the enemy from the far leg (right in this case) and turn it clockwise. After striking the foot continues to move to the desired path, complete a 360 °, the athlete will take over the position of the usual fighting stance.

Sweeps (foot-svips)

Kickboxing in cinema
The appearance of kickboxing in the U.S. during the second half of XX century coincided with the period of the video market. Kickboxing as a new spectator combat was in demand in the genre of action film, the star is from the mid 60's was Bruce Lee. Kickboxers, who completed a career in the ring, becoming a stunt, stuntman and actor, showing on screen techniques of kickboxing. In 1972, together with Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris is removed ("Return of the Dragon"). Soon appear on the screen Bill "Superfut" Wallace ("The Power of singles," 1979), Joe Lewis ("The Power of Five", 1981), Don "The Dragon" Wilson ("Bloody Fist", 1989). Also in 1989, the screens out the movie "Kickboxer" with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Michelle Kissy. Altogether five parts of this film, which also starred martial artist Mark Dacascos.
The specifics of the film industry led to participate in the roles of heroes, demonstrating techniques of kickboxing, not only professional athletes, but also the actors. As a rule, such as inviting the actors involved in amateur sport earlier. Among them were Lorenzo Lamas ("Night fighter, or Kickboxing in the U.S.", 1990), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Sasha Mitchell ("Kickboxer 2: The Road Back," 1991).