Surely the whole genius of K-1 is that it is a stand alone sport...one which has been developed to allow practitioners of all 'stand-up' styles to take part. A good boxer could do well in K-1, as could a good Kickboxer or karate practitioner or Muay Thai practitioner etc etc.

I think that the term Kickboxing is loosely used to describe K-1 because it is a term that people understand. As Paul correctly stated, there is no official Kickboxing rule set which is the same as K-1...

I'm not having a go at Kickboxing, I've worked on loads of Kickboxing events and have enjoyed them all, I even used to train in Kickboxing before finding Muay Thai.

If we're to be pedantic about it...you wouldn't say that It's Showtime was Kickboxing or K-1...they have their own rule set again...named 'It's Showtime Rules'.

Neil, I don't know why you rise to the bait on here...keep in mind that the majority of Ax contributors are fairly closely associated with the sport generally (we don't get much in the way of passing trade on here)...in other words we all have a decent handle on the differences between MT, K-1, Kickboxing and so on!

Everyone...stop winding up Neil.
Neil...count to ten before you re-post, lol

Dougie

Until next time, take care of yourself...and each other!