STRIKING, CLINCH, STANDING SUBMISSIONS & TAKEDOWNS
MUAY THAI HUDDERSFIELD BJJ KICKBOXING KARATE
Sometimes referred to in Japan as ‘standing MMA’, Shootboxing is a mixture of its parent combat styles of Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Combat Karate and Shoot Wrestling, developed in the 1980’s. Shootboxing allows kicks, punches, knees, elbows, throws, and standing submissions as long as they are applied from a standing position. Shoot is a pro wrestling term for a ‘real’ fight.
Shoot Boxing is a martial art that originated in Japan. It respects “Bushido” and follows the samurai spirit of fighting without attacking the fallen opponent, Shoot Boxing is not a short-lived topical martial arts show or an extension of fighting, it is a serious competitive sport that does not only improve the individual’s personality, but also learns the spirit of respect during practice and competition.
Shootboxing was created in the 80’s by Japanese pro kickboxer Takeshi Caesar. In 1984, he became interested in wrestling and was introduced to Satoru Sayama, who trained him in shoot-style at his Super Tiger Gym. Caesar then was contacted by Karl Gotch and Akira Maeda and was part of the Universal Wrestling Federation. After the fall of UWF, his experiences with its wrestling style induced him to creating a similarly mixed style of kickboxing, which he called shootboxing. His company had his first event in 1985.
