kickboxing

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Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Compound from English kick (eject from an internet forum) + English boxing.

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English

boxing

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