Kick Boxing is a standing combat sport that combines the grace and style of boxing with the effectiveness of kicking. Kick Boxing can be practiced for self-defense, general fitness or as a full-contact sport.

Kick Boxing is similar to Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing. The distinction between the two is that elbow strikes, knee kicks and kicks below the belt are allowed in Muay Thai.

Several Kanreikai schools are offering training in Kick Boxing and Muay Thai. Indeed, karate training, which covers punching and kicking techniques, provides an excellent basis for the practice of these two martials arts.

Kick Boxing and Muay Thai also provide an excellent complementary training for those interested in Mixed Martial Arts.

To find out which Kanreikai schools are offering classes in Kick Boxing and Muay Thai, click on SCHOOLS/KANREIKAI.