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Kickboxing training in Ebisu, Tokyo.. The term "kickboxing" (キックボクシング, kikkubokushingu) can be used in a narrow and in a broad sense. The narrow use is restricted to the styles that self-identify as kickboxing, i.e., Japanese kickboxing (with its spin-off styles or rules such as shootboxing and K-1), Dutch kickboxing, and American kickboxing.
Thom Harinck (born 22 December 1943) is a Dutch kickboxer and kickboxing trainer and founder of the Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam. He is married to Marjan Olfers, former member of the board of Ajax and from 1 May 2012 professor in sports law.
Pages in category "Dutch male kickboxers" The following 132 pages are in this category, out of 132 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Peter Aerts;
Chakuriki Gym was founded in 1972 by Thom Harinck, who originally began teaching his own style named "Chakuriki". [1] The word Chakuriki is derived from the word "shakuriki” (借力 - "borrowing power") [citation needed], referring the original style being a mixture of techniques from boxing, Kyokushin karate, judo, jujutsu and wrestling. [2]
Kickboxing (/ ˈ k ɪ k b ɒ k s ɪ ŋ / KIK-boks-ing) is a full-contact hybrid martial art and boxing type based on punching and kicking.Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouth guards, shorts, and bare feet to favor the use of kicks.
During the 1980s, however, Kickboxing and Muay Thai became more popular in the Netherlands and Hemmers took this up. His professional Kickboxing record was 25 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. [1] In 1984, Hemmers opened his own gym called Maeng Ho-Hemmers Gym and he later became the head trainer at the Golden Glory gym.