What is when was kickboxing invented?

Kickboxing originated in the 1960s in Japan, where it was developed from traditional martial arts such as karate, muay thai, and boxing. The term "kickboxing" was coined in the 1960s by the Japanese boxing promoter Osamu Noguchi, who helped to popularize the sport in Japan and around the world. Kickboxing was first introduced as a competitive sport in Japan in 1966 and quickly spread to other countries, including the United States and Europe, where it gained a large following in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, kickboxing is a popular combat sport practiced around the world, with different variations and rule sets depending on the country and organization.