What is American Kickboxing? | A Beginners Guide

Today we're taking a quick dive into the world of American Kickboxing / Full Contact. What exactly is this sport, and why don't we ever hear about it? Let's find out!

00:00 Intro
01:15 History of American Kickboxing / Full Contact
01:45 First Full Contact Karate Event in the US
02:30 Formation of the PKA (Professional Karate Association)
03:43 Shift to Boxing Techniques
04:32 Notable Fighters
05:50 What Happened to American Kickboxing / Full Contact?
06:17 Turning Point in American Kickboxing
06:42 Rise of the UFC and MMA
06:58 American Kickboxing / Full Contact Today
07:22 Outro

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