Summary:
Keeping true with the legacy of the new generation of combative styles, kickboxing is another crossbred martial art that has become extremely popular. This fighting style has been crafted with techniques from Muay Thai, western boxing, and to a lesser extent, teachings such as karate or kung fu, all wrapped under one umbrella term and given the name kickboxing. Its various maneuvers include kicks, punches, blocks, elbow strikes, knee strikes, head butting, and even takedowns and throws. During competitions, however, the restrictions on moves that can be performed differ wildly from style to style, and furthermore, from promotion to promotion. Many people have a distinct idea of what kickboxing is, and they would mostly agree within their own circles of influence. However, kickboxing, as an umbrella term, leaves it open more so to the interpretation of the instructor.
One of the burning questions answered in this martial arts book...
How do kickboxing and Muay Thai compare?
Beyond this book, keep an eye out for my future release on kickboxing itself, where I delve deeper into its history, origins and folklore. Sign up to the mailing list to be notified when it is published.
Which martial arts are in the "way of the 69 Fists"
Way of the 69 Fists is not at all dissimilar from a quick reference martial arts encyclopedia. At least, this is how it was intended when written. Inside its pages, you will find sixty-nine different martial art disciplines. I summarize their history and origins, their standing today, with an additional glance at interesting folklore and effects on popular culture. The following martial arts are covered:
Aikido, Bokator, Boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Bushido, Capoeira, Chess boxing, Chuck Norris System (Chun Kuk Do), Close quarters combat, Defendu, Eskrima, Fencing, Filipino martial arts, Grappling, Greco-Roman wrestling, Han mu do, Hand-to-hand combat, Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, Hybrid, Jeet kune do, Jieishudan, Judo, Jujutsu, Kajukenbo, Kapu kuialua, Karate, Kempo, Kendo, Kickboxing, Kino mutai, Krabi krabong, Krav maga, Kuk Sool Won, Kuk Sul Do®️, Kung fu, Kyokushin, Mixed martial arts, Moo Duk Kwan, Moo Yea-Do, Mounted combat, Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Pankration, Sambo, Sanda, Sanshou, Savate, Self-defense, Shootfighting, Shooto, Silat, Stick fighting, Submission wrestling, Sumo, Sword fighting, Systema, Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Tai chi, Tang soo do, Thaing, Tricking, Vale tudo, Wing chun, Wrestling, Wushu, Wu Shu Kwan, Xtreme Martial Arts.
