Tag: kickboxing
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The Roots of Martial Arts: Kickboxing
Introduction Kickboxing, now recognised as one of the most prominent striking disciplines in combat sports, is a relatively modern creation. Emerging in the latter half of the 20th century, it represents a synthesis of multiple martial arts traditions, adapted through competitive experimentation and international exchange. This article examines its origins, technical development, and enduring appeal…
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Shawn “Boom Boom” Burton – The European Kickboxing King that Couldn’t take over the world.
“Barbaric, dangerous and violent.” Two men locked in a ring but only one man comes out victorious. As seen by the masses, this is combat sports, but Lincoln Kickboxing Academy head coach Shawn “Boom Boom” Burton thinks differently. Combat sports have always had negative connotations amongst people outside the sport, due to their “violent” nature…
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My first interview with a fighter
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