Is kickboxing just boxing and karate combined?

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no, all three are completely different sports
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Kickboxing is a distinct martial art and combat sport that evolved from a combination of various striking techniques from different disciplines, including boxing and karate, but it's not simply a combination of the two. Kickboxing incorporates elements of traditional boxing (punching) and karate (kicking),...
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Kickboxing is a distinct martial art and combat sport that evolved from a combination of various striking techniques from different disciplines, including boxing and karate, but it's not simply a combination of the two. Kickboxing incorporates elements of traditional boxing (punching) and karate (kicking), along with techniques from other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and others. It emphasizes punches, kicks, knee strikes, and sometimes even elbow strikes, depending on the ruleset. While kickboxing does share some similarities with both boxing and karate, it has its own unique techniques, strategies, and rulesets that distinguish it as a separate martial art and sport. read less
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