kickboxing

kick·box·ing | \ ˈkik-ˌbäk-siŋ

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Definition of kickboxing

: boxing in which boxers are permitted to kick with bare feet as in karate

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Recent Examples on the Web The family of a man who died following a kickboxing bout nearly six years ago has resolved a long-running lawsuit, settling with some of the parties and dropping the case with others. — John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dennis Munson died in an amateur kickboxing bout in Milwaukee six years ago. Now his family lawsuit is settled.," 10 Feb. 2020 Hobbies: Swimming, kickboxing, walks/runs with our rescue dog Mocha, and just about anything else that can get me outside. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, "Survivor: Winners at War," 15 Jan. 2020 Fitness and motivating people to have a healthy lifestyle are important to me,’’ said the 24-year-old Olivieri, who is also an instructor in kickboxing and high-intensity training, and a member of a CrossFit group. — Marvin Pave, BostonGlobe.com, "Former Fontbonne star on target with career goals in health and fitness," 9 Jan. 2020 Once the pounds started to fall off, the health services worker joined a local kickboxing gym and supplemented her walking with high-intensity cardio classes. — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, "Get Inspired by These Incredible Weight Loss Transformations," 30 Dec. 2019 Others need a pair of workout shorts that don’t ride up during their kickboxing class. — Leta Shy, SELF, "The 22 Best New Workout Leggings of 2019," 5 Nov. 2019 Discover the sport of Thai kickboxing; visit the exquisite Wat Rong Khun temple in Chiang Rai city; or take a Thai cooking class. — National Geographic, "Thailand Community Service: Teaching & Mentorship," 20 Sep. 2019 The brothers are part of a dedicated group of 20 youths ages 5 to 12 who have found a home in Bel Air’s new boxing and kickboxing gym. — John-john Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, "For local kids, Bel Air’s new boxing gym is a knockout," 14 Nov. 2019 Her current certifications include ACE certified group fitness instructor, ACE health coach, Zumba, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, Kettlebell Concepts, TRX Training, and kickboxing. — SELF, "How We Chose the 2019 SELF Fitness Award Winners," 5 Nov. 2019

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“Kickboxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickboxing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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