Kickboxing
Japanese kickboxing originated in the late 1950s, with competitions held
since then.
American kickboxing originated in the 1970s and was brought to prominence in September 1974
The history of Muay Thai can also be traced to the middle of the 18th century. During the battles between the Burmese of the Konbaung Dynasty and Siam, the famous fighter Nai Khanomtom was captured in the year 1767.
Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the late 20th to 21st century.
Historically, kickboxing can be considered a hybrid martial art formed from the combination of elements of various traditional styles
American kickboxing originated in the 1970s and was brought to prominence in September 1974
The history of Muay Thai can also be traced to the middle of the 18th century. During the battles between the Burmese of the Konbaung Dynasty and Siam, the famous fighter Nai Khanomtom was captured in the year 1767.
Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the late 20th to 21st century.
Historically, kickboxing can be considered a hybrid martial art formed from the combination of elements of various traditional styles
Boxing
Boxing, sport, both amateur and professional, involving attack and defense
with the fists. Boxers usually wear padded gloves and generally observe
the code set forth in the marquess of Queensberry rules. Matched in weight
and ability, boxing contestants try to land blows hard and often with their
fists, each attempting to avoid the blows of the opponent. A boxer wins
a match either by outscoring the opponent—points can be tallied in
several ways—or by rendering the opponent incapable of continuing
the match. Bouts range from 3 to 12 rounds, each round normally lasting
three minutes.
The terms pugilism and prizefighting in modern usage are practically synonymous with boxing, although the first term indicates the ancient origins of the sport in its derivation from the Latin pugil, “a boxer,” related to the Latin pugnus, “fist,” and derived in turn from the Greek pyx, “with clenched fist.” The term prizefighting emphasizes pursuit of the sport for monetary gain, which began in England in the 17th century.
The terms pugilism and prizefighting in modern usage are practically synonymous with boxing, although the first term indicates the ancient origins of the sport in its derivation from the Latin pugil, “a boxer,” related to the Latin pugnus, “fist,” and derived in turn from the Greek pyx, “with clenched fist.” The term prizefighting emphasizes pursuit of the sport for monetary gain, which began in England in the 17th century.
Submission Wrestling
Submission wrestling (also known as submission grappling, or No-Gi; referring
to the form of competition and training that does not use a “jacket”
or “gi" often worn with belts) is a formula of competition and a
general term describing the aspect of martial arts and combat sports that
focus on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission
using holds.
The sport of submission wrestling brings together techniques from Folk Wrestling (Catch-as-catch-can), Luta Livre Esportiva, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sambo.
They are also known for using techniques normally banned in other arts or competitions such as heel hooks, toe holds, wrist and finger locks.
The sport of submission wrestling brings together techniques from Folk Wrestling (Catch-as-catch-can), Luta Livre Esportiva, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sambo.
They are also known for using techniques normally banned in other arts or competitions such as heel hooks, toe holds, wrist and finger locks.
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts was believed to date back to the ancient Olympic Games
in 648 bce, when pankration—the martial training of Greek armies—was
considered the combat sport of ancient Greece. The brutal contest combined
wrestling, boxing, and street fighting. Kicking and hitting a downed opponent
were allowed; only biting and eye gouging were forbidden. A match ended
when one of the fighters acknowledged defeat or was rendered unconscious.
In some cases, competitors died during matches. Pankration became one of
the most popular events of the ancient Olympics.
In 393 ce Roman emperor Theodosius I banned the Olympic Games, spelling the end of pankration as a popular sport. However, this style of fighting later resurfaced in the 20th century in Brazil via a combat sport known as vale tudo (“anything goes”).
It was popularized by brothers Carlos and Hélio Gracie, who began a jujitsu school in Rio de Janeiro in 1925. The siblings garnered attention by issuing the “Gracie Challenge” in area newspapers, proclaiming in advertisements: “If you want a broken arm, or rib, contact Carlos Gracie.” The brothers would take on all challengers, and their matches, which resembled those of pankration, became so popular that they had to be moved to large soccer (association football) stadiums to accommodate the crowds.
In 393 ce Roman emperor Theodosius I banned the Olympic Games, spelling the end of pankration as a popular sport. However, this style of fighting later resurfaced in the 20th century in Brazil via a combat sport known as vale tudo (“anything goes”).
It was popularized by brothers Carlos and Hélio Gracie, who began a jujitsu school in Rio de Janeiro in 1925. The siblings garnered attention by issuing the “Gracie Challenge” in area newspapers, proclaiming in advertisements: “If you want a broken arm, or rib, contact Carlos Gracie.” The brothers would take on all challengers, and their matches, which resembled those of pankration, became so popular that they had to be moved to large soccer (association football) stadiums to accommodate the crowds.