Dutch Style
The history
In the second half of the XX century, Japanese martial arts instructors have adapted Muay Thai techniques into Kyokushin karate and called it a Japanese Kickboxing.
A few fighters from the Netherlands traveled to Japan to learn this new style and then in the late 70's they have established a new gym in Amsterdam where Dutch school kickboxing was created. Kickboxing has gained a lot of traction in Netherlands in the 80's and it started to be very popular since then
Dutch kickboxing relies on powerful Western-style boxing combined with heavy low kicks. It also makes use of head kicks and knee strikes.
Dutch style allows but doesn't utilize push kicks or clinch fighting too much.
Despite this disadvantage, the best Dutch fighters could face native Thai champions and win those fights thanks to a heavy, more technically sophisticated boxing and an aggressive style of fighting. Boxing combinations are also used to set up head kicks and heavy kicks to the body.
Traditional Muay Thai is known for poor boxing technique due to the scoring system which rewards kicks, elbows, and knee strikes much more than punches. But it holds an advantage when it comes to utilizing elbows and clinch fighting: Dutch style does have clinch fighting techniques but they are less sophisticated.
The class
In this class we will train the Dutch style of kickboxing in the Dutch way. What does that mean? Putting more emphasis on punching and longer combinations
Dutch fighter also puts more pressure o footwork and they generally move around more and strike from different angles.
Dutch people train a lot with other peoples bodies and not so much with the pads. There is also a history of sparring in almost every session.
Specifics:
90 MINUTES total
15 minute Warm up
40 minute full contact Dutch Style
5 minutes Stretching
What to bring:
Sporty clothing, water to drink, and love in your heart.
Bring your shin guards, mouthpiece, wraps and gloves.
IMPORTANT:
Do not sign up to the class & then not come! There are limited slots. If you need more information please read the Rules.
Price:
Everest members will have one class deducted from their pre-purchased pack.
For non-members the 1st class is 10 euros, from that point on classes for non-members are charged at 15 euros.
Where:
Carrer de Sardenya, 459
