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(martial arts) A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate, and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches..
Ex world’s champion [Georges] Carpentier was also expert at kick-boxing.
The Japanese kickboxing gym, recently opened in the Thai capital, had been a great success
Use kick boxing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Kick boxing means (martial arts) A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate, and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches..
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Ex world’s champion [Georges] Carpentier was also expert at kick-boxing.
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