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There are many different types of kickboxing out there. There's the "cardio kickboxing" you will find in a lot of gyms where you are doing kickboxing-related moves to the beat of music, this isn't really martial arts but it gives you a workout.
There's american kickboxing which is usually derived from karate or tae kwon do. This usually involves sparring with pads on and a lot of rules.
There's also Muay Thai kickboxing (from thailand) which is the most raw form of kickboxing. There are usually no pads worn and knee and elbow strikes are allowed. This is most effective style of kickboxing for self-defense.
These are general categories, but I hope it helps.
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