kickboxing
noun
kick·box·ing
ˈkik-ˌbäk-siŋ 
: boxing in which boxers are permitted to kick with bare feet as in karate
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His search for income leads him to pursue rigorous training and enter the Shanghai Fight Night kickboxing competition.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
His team-mate Marcus Pedersen, a defender, was taken to a kickboxing gym to increase his aggression on the pitch while midfielder Orkun Kokcu installed a gym in his home and performed specific exercises to improve his explosiveness.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Diniz had a lengthy kickboxing career before moving to a full-time MMA career in 2023.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In her spare time, Ashley enjoys kickboxing, strength training, and running.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
His team-mate Marcus Pedersen, a defender, was taken to a kickboxing gym to increase his aggression on the pitch while midfielder Orkun Kokcu installed a gym in his home and performed specific exercises to improve his explosiveness.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Diniz had a lengthy kickboxing career before moving to a full-time MMA career in 2023.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In her spare time, Ashley enjoys kickboxing, strength training, and running.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Kickboxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickboxing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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