Many different styles of Karate are practiced throughout the world. The style originally practiced by this Club and Association was Full Contact Karate (American Kickboxing), In Full Contact Karate the student is able to participate in
Realistic combat, without the fear of injury, since full safety and equipment is used during sparring.
Full Contact Karate probably employs more kicking techniques than any other Martial Art. For Free sparring the development of snap power in both
Kicking and punching is important, although naturally other more powerful kicking and punching techniques are also used including, elbows, knees, Release holds, throws, and sweeps are other important aspects of Full Contact Karate and training.
Full Contact Karate first surfaced as American Kickboxing in January 1970 when Joe Lewis (known as the Father of American Kickboxing), influenced by his training sessions with Bruce Lee, staged the first contact bout, knocking out Greg Baines to become the first heavyweight champion.