Rob Kaman was a trailblazer in western combat sports, crippling dozens of opponents with his low kicks and knocking out dozens more with his punches. His style reflected the aggressive and technical roots of Dutch kickboxing, which emerged in the 1970s as fighters like Jan Plas and Thom Harinck blended elements of Kyokushin Karate, Japanese Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This unique fusion created a combination-heavy, boxing-influenced approach that emphasised powerful low kicks and fluid footwork that allowed fighters to control distance and exploit openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\nName: <\/strong><\/td> Rob Kaman<\/td><\/tr> Birth Name:<\/strong><\/td> Robert Diem Kaman<\/td><\/tr> Date of Birth:<\/strong><\/td> 5 June 1960<\/td><\/tr> Place of Birth: <\/strong><\/td> Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/td><\/tr> Died: <\/strong><\/td> 30 March 2024\u00a0(aged\u00a063) Skopelos, Greece<\/td><\/tr> Nicknames: <\/strong><\/td> Mr. Low Kick, Hammerkick, The Dutchman<\/td><\/tr> Height:<\/strong><\/td> 1.85\u00a0m (6\u00a0ft 1\u00a0in)<\/td><\/tr> Weight:<\/strong><\/td> 82\u00a0kg (181\u00a0lb; 12\u00a0st 13\u00a0lb)<\/td><\/tr> Weight Class: <\/strong><\/td> Middleweight, Light heavyweight<\/td><\/tr> Team:<\/strong><\/td> Mejiro Gym<\/td><\/tr> Trainer:<\/strong><\/td> Jan Plas<\/td><\/tr> Years active:<\/strong><\/td> 1978\u20131999<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n