Definition of kickboxing
: boxing in which boxers are permitted to kick with bare feet as in karate
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But Vikander's first scene shows her in a kickboxing ring, taking a blow to the face from her opponent.
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At the time of the Munson fight, Wisconsin regulated boxing and mixed martial arts, which combines various disciplines including kickboxing, but did not regulate kickboxing.
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Classes include yoga, Zumba, Pilates, senior fitness, kickboxing, cardio and balance, interval training and more.
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In the week surrounding the split, Theroux was seen at a fashion show with longtime friend Amy Sedaris, walking his dog and taking kickboxing classes in NYC.
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The image of Rousey after her 48-second defeat—dazed, unsteady, blood streaming from both nostrils—underscores the violence of the sport, which combines techniques from boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, judo and jujitsu.
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However, Chontel's real claim to fame involves her commitment to fitness throughout both pregnancies, which didn't stop her from kicking ass at high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Muay Thai kickboxing.
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Naila enjoys sports and is involved in volleyball, cross country, and kickboxing.
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Classes offered included kickboxing, yoga, women's self-defense, Jiu Jitsu for beginners, best self-defense techniques for men and women, bully defense for kids ages eight through 12, and stranger danger for kids ages three to seven.
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First Known Use of kickboxing
1971
KICKBOXING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of kickboxing for English Language Learners
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: a form of boxing in which fighters are allowed to kick each other with their bare feet
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