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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Strikeforce, founded by Coker in 1985 as a kickboxing organization, has been the closest challenger to the UFC.
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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Physical exertion is a pillar of the Rancho La Puerta experience, with a daily line-up of optional activities like hiking, running, kickboxing, cycling, salsa, yoga, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Before the movie’s big night, get to know the Indianapolis native whose love of kickboxing and K-pop helped elevate her to the big screen.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
An official raising the arm of the winning robot at the finals of the kickboxing competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing in August.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Physical exertion is a pillar of the Rancho La Puerta experience, with a daily line-up of optional activities like hiking, running, kickboxing, cycling, salsa, yoga, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Before the movie’s big night, get to know the Indianapolis native whose love of kickboxing and K-pop helped elevate her to the big screen.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
An official raising the arm of the winning robot at the finals of the kickboxing competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing in August.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Kickboxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickboxing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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