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Kickboxing refers to the sport of using martial-arts-style
kicks and boxing-style punches to defeat an opponent in a
similar way to that of standard boxing. Kickboxing is a
standing sport and does not allow continuation of the
fight once a combatant has reached the ground.
Kickboxing is often practised for general fitness, or as a
full-contact sport. In the full-contact sport the male
boxers are bare-chested wearing shorts and protective gear
including: mouth-guard, hand-wraps, 10-oz. boxing gloves,
groin-guard, shin-pads, kick-boots, and optional
protective helmet (usually for those under 16). The female
boxers will wear a tank top and chest protection in
addition to the male clothing/protective gear. In European
kickboxing, where kicks to the thigh are allowed using
special low-kick rules, use of boxing shorts instead of
long trousers is possible.
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