Abstract
In recent decades, in the Netherlands kickboxing has shown a remarkable transformation. The full-contact martial art had a bad reputation because of links to the criminal underworld but it changed into a mainstream activity serving a broad market. This article outlines the powers behind that change and makes a distinction between structural and cultural elements.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Sport in Society |
| Early online date | 10 Jan 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2025 |