Kickboxing is a full-contact hybrid martial art and boxing type based on punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouth guards, shorts, and bare feet to favor the use of kicks. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or for competition. Some styles of kickboxing include: Full contact karate, Muay Thai, Japanese kickboxing, Lethwei, Sanda, and Savate.
A kickboxing match
Oriental rules kickboxing
A Full contact match
Kickboxing training in Ebisu, Tokyo.
A punch is a striking blow with the fist. It is used in most martial arts and combat sports, most notably western boxing, where it is the only type of offensive technique allowed. In sports, hand wraps or other padding such as gloves may be used to protect athletes and practitioners from injuring themselves.
A jab by a boxer preparing for a championship fight
A karateka performing a 'reverse punch' or gyaku zuki being performed by two young boys.
A brawl is a large scale fist fight
An American soldier demonstrating an uppercut