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Female Kickboxers
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Women's kickboxing is essentially a combination of karate and boxing. There are various organizations and governing bodies at the professional and amateur levels of kickboxing with different rules that govern matches.
Kickboxing History
Kickboxing became popular in the U.S. in the 70's when those who practiced karate grew tired of the constraints they were subjected to in tournaments; mainly that full contact kicks and punches were not allowed. In those days speed and agility were favored over strength and power to score points. |
 At first those connected with kickboxing were a bit concerned with the physical damage that may occur to participants. As a result fighters were forced to wear protective gear and safety was strongly emphasized. Finally the protective equipment was removed for professional matches. Pioneers of the sport took their show on the road and interest in kickboxing spread across the globe. Professional and amateur organizations like the WKA were formed as the sport when from being a more cultish, obscure sport to gaining recognition and legitimacy in the mainstream.
Other Woman's Fighting Styles
MMA I
Muay Thai I
Jiu Jitsu I
Boxing I
Taekwondo I
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