Thom Harinck

Kancho / Founder Chakuriki

Dutch grandmaster and coach, founder of the famous Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam and Dutch Muay Thai pioneer.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth12/22/1943

Era20th–21st century

Country of OriginNetherlands

Rank / TitleFounder of Chakuriki Gym & European Kickboxing Pioneer

Active Years1972–present

Biography

Thom Harinck founded Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam in 1972. He integrated Kyokushin Karate with Muay Thai and Western boxing, producing iconic K-1 World Grand Prix champions.

Associated Martial Arts

Dutch KickboxingFounder→

The Dutch competitive school of kickboxing, born from Kyokushin karate meeting Japanese kickboxing. It is built on hand combinations finished with a kick.