Sometimes referred to in Japan as ‘standing MMA’, Shootboxing is a mixture of its parent combat styles of Kyokushin Karate, K1 and Shoot-Wrestling, developed in the 1980’s. Shootboxing allows kicks, punches, knees, elbows, Wrestling & Judo style throws and grappling & submissions as long as they are applied from a standing position. Shoot is a pro wrestling term for a ‘real’ fight.