The roots of the martial art known as Kickboxing started in Thailand in the form of an the ancient discipline called Muay Thai fighting. This martial art started initially as a form of self-defense during combat. It then grew into a sport similar to what we know it to be today when unarmed combat (within […]
The following is a list of compulsory standards for all members of the Leicester PKA (N.B. their order has no bearing on importance, they are all equally important): 1. Leicester PKA licences must be obtained by all beginners immediately and annually renewed by all. 2. Leicester PKA Kickboxing instructors must have additional teaching insurance when […]
Welcome to PKA Kickboxing the founding organisation of American Sport Kickboxing. You are now enrolled in Leicester PKA and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals within the Martial Arts. Listed below are some of the rules of PKA Kick boxing 1. Always arrive for class on time. 2. Only official Leicester PKA […]
Unlike traditional oriental martial arts whose true origins are lost in the mists of time, there is no confusion or doubt as to the origins of modern American Kickboxing. In 1973 the former World Heavyweight champion Joe Lewis and the Senior Vice-President of Universal Studios Tom Tannenbaum conceived the idea of fully sanctioned full contact […]
