world kickboxing association
The evolution of Australian Kickboxing has changed face with a history spanning 20 years.
In 1976, the Bob Jones Corporation promoted Australia’s inaugural Kickboxing event. A two fight card featuring Dave Berry and Glenn Ruehland (Middleweights) and Dennis Dunstan and Bruce Hylands (Lightweights). Dave and Dennis both won their bouts.
This was the introduction of “Australian Rules” Kickboxing. That is, Queensbury Boxing rules and kicks above the waist. In 1983, leg kicks were introduced to this country under the banner of USA (American) rules.
The World Kickboxing Association (WKA) defines these as “Kickboxing” rules.
In March 1986, the Bob Jones Corporation began training at Sidyothong Camp, Thailand. Rod Stroud (Perth W.A.) introduced grappling and knee kicks into Australia, thus “International Rules”.
The WKA refer to these rules as “Thai-Boxing”. With the inclusion of elbows - “World Rules”, the WKA refer to contests as “Thai-Fighting”.
Thus, the BJC MUAY THAI™ - system was introduced to train people for Self Defence and as a means of developing what is the world’s most exciting and powerful sport.