People of Kickboxing

Kickboxing: 7 documented people. Founder: Osamu Noguchi. Also: champion (2), notable figure (2).

Founder (3)

Kazuyoshi IshiiFounder: K-1 KickboxingKanchoJapanese karate grandmaster, founder of Seidokaikan Karate, and creator of the global K-1 Kickboxing organization.Osamu NoguchiPromoter / Founder of Japanese KickboxingJapanese combat sports promoter who created and coined the term Kickboxing in 1966.Thom HarinckFounder: Dutch KickboxingKancho / Founder ChakurikiDutch grandmaster and coach, founder of the famous Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam and Dutch Muay Thai pioneer.

Champion (2)

Benny UrquidezKickboxer and choreographerAmerican kickboxer, world champion and choreographer for Hong Kong films.Peter AertsChampion: K-1 KickboxingThe Dutch LumberjackDutch professional kickboxing legend and three-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion.

Notable figure (2)

Jean-Claude Van DammeActor and former karatekaBelgian actor, former competitive karateka and kickboxer.Scott AdkinsActor and martial artistBritish actor with genuine training in taekwondo, kickboxing and judo.

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