Head Instructor: Dana Duke
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Contrary to popular belief, Kickboxing is not a martial art unto itself, but rather a sport, or set of rules that allows for regulated competition. There are several types of rules under which kickboxing bouts may be fought. In different countries and/or parts of a country each individual type may or may not be allowed or have specific rules or restrictions, specific to that region, in place. Generally, they are:

Full Contact Karate: Allows punches as per boxing plus kicks above the waist, and changes the ranges at which you can engage your opponent. Spinning attacks are usually not permitted at the amateur level, but are fully acceptable then used in professional bouts.
Kickboxing: Similar to Full Contact Karate rules, but allows kicks to the legs. The ability to attack your opponent' base changes both the strategy and the pace of the sport.
Muay Thai: Adds knees and elbows as weapons to assault your opponent with. Particularly devastating when in close, knees and elbows add a whole different dimension to kickboxing.
Freestyle: Some competitions allow for take-downs and striking (as well as various degrees of submissions) on the ground in addition to all available attacks while on your feet.