[Valiss]

Hey guys, there's a gym down the road here that is offereing "American Kickboxing" and "International Kickboxing" classes. I know that American Kickboxing doesn't allow shots below the belt. But other than that, what are the differences?

[dreadedothrside]

International rules allows kicks to the legs.

[Valiss]

Originally Posted by dreadedothrside

International rules allows kicks to the legs.

As I said in my first post, I was aware of the no strieks below the belt. Is that really the only difference? I'm just wondering if there are any changes in technique or just rules. Thanks!

[dreadedothrside]

Well, I haven't been to the gym you're talking about, so I don't know what they do in their class. I'm just going on from what I've seen watching kickboxing over the years. If you had a link I could maybe see. Otherwise, just go over and ask/observe a class.

[Corey Kuropas]

American Kickboxing is also known as Full Contact Kickboxing (or FCR).

International Kickboxing, also known as International Rules Kickboxing or Low Kick Rules is basically FCR plus leg kicks.

Both are valid. Also you'll see people talk shit about FCR due to not allowing leg kicks or knees, but who gives a hell. Muay Thai doesn't allow groundfighting, so is Muay Thai shitty? No.

Go for which ever one you want to do.

[Valiss]

Thanks Corey. Well for the same price at that gym, you can take one or the other, or both. So it sounds like if you took both (to get more workouts in during the week) you'd just have to remember what rules you are fighting under when sparring.

[theblackknight]

my guess is international includes leg kicks and maybe some knees

[Corey Kuropas]

Originally Posted by Valiss

Thanks Corey. Well for the same price at that gym, you can take one or the other, or both. So it sounds like if you took both (to get more workouts in during the week) you'd just have to remember what rules you are fighting under when sparring.

Ya bro, just have fun! That's what it's all about really.

I know some people who do American Kickboxing because they have knee problems or can't stand getting kicked in the leg.

Do both if you want, and don't forget to train hard and compete if you want.

[Corey Kuropas]

Originally Posted by theblackknight

my guess is international includes leg kicks and maybe some knees

No.

Muay Thai, K-1 Style, and Sanda contains knee strikes. I've also heard Kickboxing with knee strikes referred to as Oriental Style.

[Corey Kuropas]

Also do you have a link to a website for the gym. I can check them out for ya.