In Europe this sport arises in a different way. Several authors point to the existence in the past of another savage fighting sport, also known as French boxing, where wrists and legs were used. It has existed in Europe since the time of colonization in the eighteenth century and was developed by the French sailors in the struggles they had to fight. The onset of kickboxing in Europe polarized into two different locations. In Germany in 1975, when George F. Bruckner's friend Mike Anderson, together with other athletes, founded WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organization) and we remembered that the first European kickboxing championship was promoted by Bruckner in 1976, who opted for a style More American, as a result of his connection with Anderson and the Netherlands in 1976, where Jan Plas and Thom Harinck founded the NKBB (Dutch Kickboxing Association) opting for a more Japanese style. Harinck also founded the MTBN (Dutch Muay Thai Association). At present, the Dutch academies are among the best rated in the world, always having athletes in the top places in competitions. Among the best gyms in this country are Mejiro Gym, Chakuriki Gym and Golden Glory, all heavily influenced by Japanese kickboxing and kyokushin karate.
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