Osamu Noguchi
| Osamu Noguchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1934 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Kickboxing promoter |
| Known for | Creating Kickboxing[1] |
Osamu Noguchi (野口 修 Noguchi Osamu)January 24, 1934 - is often credited for creating the sport and the term Kickboxing.[2] Kickboxing is often seen as a variant of Muay Thai.[3]
References
- ↑ Physical Exercises & the Martial Arts - Philip Shapira - Google Books
- ↑ "Black Belt". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Black Belt". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2015.