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Japanese Kickboxing - Learning the Art of Fighting with Tai Terada
Japanese Kickboxing - Learning the Art of Fighting with Tai Terada
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Japanese Kickboxing - Learning the Art of Fighting with Tai Terada
Modern Japanese Kickboxing has become one of the most exciting and influential striking systems in combat sports. Combining explosive combinations, devastating calf kicks, Kyokushin-inspired pressure and intelligent fight tactics, it has helped shape the evolution of K-1 competition and continues to influence elite Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA.
In this exclusive Warrior Collective instructional, European K-1 Champion and Maji Art of Fight founder Tai Terada presents a complete introduction to the principles, techniques and tactical concepts that define the modern Japanese Kickboxing system.
Popularised by elite fighters such as Takeru Segawa, Yuki Yoza and many of Japan's leading K-1 competitors, this unique style blends Kyokushin Karate, modern boxing, dynamic kicking systems and relentless pressure into one of the most effective striking approaches in the world today.
As the first volume in Tai's exclusive Warrior Collective series, this instructional lays the technical foundation for understanding how modern Japanese Kickboxing works before progressing into the advanced coaching and pad work systems covered in Volume 2 – Japanese Kickboxing: Pad Work for Modern Fighters.
Learn from One of Japan's Leading Striking Coaches
Tai Terada grew up in Kobayashi, Japan, where he and his younger brother Takumi Terada were introduced to the demanding world of Kyokushin Karate from an early age under the guidance of their father.
After beginning his competitive career in Japan, Tai moved to the Netherlands to immerse himself in Dutch Kickboxing, training alongside some of Europe's leading fighters before becoming an undefeated European K-1 Champion.
Following his competitive career, Tai dedicated himself to coaching and founded Maji Art of Fight in Eindhoven, where he continues to develop fighters using the same Japanese striking philosophy that has made the country's modern Kickboxing system so successful.
Through his close relationships with world-class athletes including his brother K-1 World Champion Takumi Terada, ONE Championship star Yuki Yoza and Team Vasileus head coach Masakazu Watanabe, Tai remains deeply connected to the continued evolution of Japanese Kickboxing at the highest level.
Build the Foundations of Modern Japanese Kickboxing
This is not a collection of random techniques.
It is a structured introduction to the principles that make Japanese Kickboxing so effective.
Throughout this instructional, Tai explains the concepts behind the style, helping you understand not only how techniques are performed, but why they work and how they fit together inside a complete striking system.
Whether you compete in Kickboxing, Muay Thai or MMA, these concepts provide a strong technical foundation that can immediately improve your understanding of modern striking.
Read our complete guide to Japanese Kickboxing
What You'll Learn
Understanding the Range
Discover how Japanese fighters use movement, distance and timing to control exchanges and create attacking opportunities.
Japanese Calf Kicks
Learn the mechanics behind one of the most influential weapons in modern Kickboxing and how elite fighters use it to disrupt balance, movement and rhythm.
Yoza & Mikazuki Kicks
Master two of the signature techniques associated with Japanese Kickboxing and understand how they are used to attack the body, break the guard and create unique striking angles.
Unorthodox Low Kicks
Develop variations that challenge traditional defensive systems and create openings against experienced opponents.
The Japanese Knee
Explore the direct, explosive knee attacks that blend seamlessly into modern Japanese combinations.
Kyokushin Punches & Kicks
Understand how Kyokushin Karate continues to influence Japanese Kickboxing through aggressive body attacks, powerful kicking mechanics and relentless forward pressure.
Back Spin Kick
Learn one of the most spectacular and effective finishing techniques used throughout K-1 competition.
Defending Calf Kicks & Mikazuki Kicks
Develop practical defensive solutions against some of the most dangerous weapons in modern striking.
Japanese Combination Drills
Bring everything together through structured combinations that reflect how Japanese Kickboxing is applied in live sparring and competition.
Bonus Seminar Footage
Exclusive content filmed during Tai Terada's sold-out UK seminar.
Why This Instructional Is Different
There are very few comprehensive resources available in English dedicated to modern Japanese Kickboxing.
This instructional offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a Japanese coach who has lived, competed and continues to teach the system at the highest level.
Together with Japanese Kickboxing – Pad Work for Modern Fighters, this series provides what is arguably one of the most complete English-language resources available on modern Japanese Kickboxing—from understanding the principles of the style through to the coaching systems used to develop elite-level fighters.
Who Is This Instructional For?
This volume is designed for intermediate to advanced Kickboxers, Muay Thai practitioners, MMA athletes and striking coaches who want to understand the technical foundations of modern Japanese Kickboxing.
Whether you're looking to expand your striking vocabulary, introduce new tactical concepts into your coaching or gain a deeper understanding of how Japan's leading fighters approach competition, this instructional provides the essential knowledge needed before progressing into the advanced pad work and coaching systems taught throughout Volume 2.
Discover how Japanese Kickboxing differs from Muay Thai
Continue Your Japanese Kickboxing Journey
Once you've developed a solid understanding of the principles taught in this volume, continue your progression with Japanese Kickboxing – Pad Work for Modern Fighters.
In the second volume, Tai is joined by K-1 World Champion Takumi Terada to demonstrate how these same techniques are developed through authentic Japanese pad work, live coaching methods, fight IQ drills and structured K-1 training systems.
Together, the two instructionals form a complete learning pathway—from understanding the art to training it like modern Japanese champions.
Start Learning the Art of Fighting
If you want to:
- Understand the foundations of modern Japanese Kickboxing
- Learn authentic Japanese striking concepts from a European K-1 Champion
- Develop new kicking systems, combinations and tactical ideas
- Build the perfect foundation before progressing into advanced Japanese pad work
then Japanese Kickboxing – Learning the Art of Fighting provides the complete blueprint for understanding one of the fastest-growing striking styles in combat sports.
Looking for the Complete Japanese Kickboxing Learning Series?
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this page to discover the Tai Terada Complete Bundle.
You'll receive both exclusive Warrior Collective instructionals while saving compared to purchasing each volume individually.
Below is an example video of Tai’s coaching in action -
Japanese vs Dutch Kickboxing: The Key Differences (K-1 Style Breakdown)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Japanese Kickboxing?
Japanese Kickboxing is a modern striking system that combines the powerful kicking mechanics of Kyokushin Karate with high-level boxing, aggressive pressure and tactical movement developed through K-1 competition. The style is known for its devastating calf kicks, unorthodox kicking attacks, explosive combinations and intelligent use of timing to create openings against opponents.
Is this suitable for beginners?
The instructional assumes viewers already have a basic understanding of striking fundamentals. While many of the concepts can be adapted by less experienced martial artists, the content is primarily aimed at practitioners who already have experience in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Karate or MMA and want to broaden their technical knowledge.
Is this instructional useful for MMA fighters?
Yes. Many of the concepts taught throughout this volume transfer exceptionally well to MMA. The emphasis on calf kicks, body attacks, dynamic entries, distance management and intelligent combinations makes Japanese Kickboxing a highly effective striking system for mixed martial artists looking to expand their stand-up game.
How does this differ from Volume 2 – Pad Work for Modern Fighters?
Learning the Art of Fighting focuses on the principles, techniques and tactical concepts that form the foundation of modern Japanese Kickboxing. It explains how the system works and why it has become so effective in elite competition.
Pad Work for Modern Fighters builds upon these foundations. Joined by K-1 World Champion Takumi Terada, Tai demonstrates how the techniques from Volume 1 are developed through authentic Japanese pad work, reactive coaching methods, live drills and advanced fight IQ training. Together, the two instructionals create a complete learning pathway from understanding the style to training it at an elite level.
Why is this instructional unique?
There are very few comprehensive English-language resources dedicated to modern Japanese Kickboxing, and even fewer taught by a Japanese coach who has lived, competed and continues to teach within the system. Combined with its companion volume, this series provides one of the most in-depth and authentic learning resources available anywhere in the world for fighters and coaches wanting to study modern Japanese Kickboxing.