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Mejiro Gym was founded in 1978 by Jan Plas, a Dutch kickboxer who learned kickboxing from Kenji Kurosaki, [4] a Japanese martial artist who founded the original Mejiro Gym in Mejiro, Tokyo. Vos Gym founder Johan Vos and FFC founder Lucien Carbin were among the founding members of Mejiro Gym Amsterdam.
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]
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.
Kickboxing in Curaçao (1 C) K. Dutch kickboxers (3 C) Pages in category "Kickboxing in the Netherlands" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
Dutch Kickboxing — incorporate from four combat arts — Japanese Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Kyokushin style of Karate. French Savate — a historical sport which developed in the 19th century. [19] It is mostly known for its foot-kicking techniques. Ukrainian Combat Hopak is mostly built around punching and kicking techniques.
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;
Said El Badaoui (Riffian-Berber: ⵙⴰⵄⴷ ⵍⴱⴰⴷⴰⵡⵉ) is a Moroccan-Dutch Kickboxing and mixed martial arts coach who owns SB Gym in Utrecht, Netherlands.He is best known for training multiple MMA world champions.
Jan Plas (16 March 1945 – 1 September 2010) was a Dutch professional kickboxer, trainer and founder of the Mejiro Gym in Amsterdam. He is considered to be the father of kickboxing in the Netherlands.