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* UsefulNotes/{{Taekwondo}} originated as an amalgamation of multiple unarmed fighting styles, but, despite having [[ArtifactTitle a name that translates to "The Art of Hand and Foot"]], has gradually evolved so that the emphasis is almost entirely on kicking, at least in competition sparring.

* Viper/Daytona and Ghauri from ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt'' and ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt2''. The former, befitting the animal he's based on, only employs kicks for physical attacks, and some of the official art for him puts a lot of emphasis on kicking. The latter is a DanceBattler who uses his legs for launching his crystal projectiles at his foe.

* ''Crisis Beat'' was a Playstation BeatEmUp set on a cruise ship. Among your characters you can have is a secret agent named Kurova, who's almost always have his hands in his pockets. Unless he's using a weapon, he's almost always kicking his enemies. Even with his throw, he grabs an enemy with one hand and then gives them a roundhouse kick.

* ''Crisis Beat'' was a Playstation beat 'em up set on a cruise ship. Among your characters you can have is a secret agent named Kurova, who's almost always have his hands in his pockets. Unless he's using a weapon, he's almost always kicking his enemies. Even with his throw, he grabs an enemy with one hand and then gives them a roundhouse kick.

* In Nigeria there is a boxing style called Dambe. Whilst low kicks and stomps are permissable. They are rare the entire style revolves around an assymmetrical method with the lead hand used for blocks, parries, grapples and pushes. The rear fist is tied up in rope or a ball and is ised for striking. Elbows and headbutts are typically unseen.

** The Tyrogue line of Pokémon: Hitmonlee. It even stole Blaziken's signature move in DP. Though to be fair, you can teach him moves that don't involve kicking; but the anime was all about the kicking game in the two times he was shown. Hitmontop's moves mostly involve spinning, but since its legs are the only things that'll be hitting you...
** The former's counterpart Hitmonchan is a boxer who specializes in punching attacks. Hitmonchan can sometimes have the ability Iron Fist, which boosts the attack power of all "Punch" attacks; most Pokémon with Iron Fist will be built by their trainer to have punches dominate their movelist.

* Ichi from ''Manga/IchiTheKiller'' almost exclusively uses kicks in his fighting repertoire; albeit, while wearing razor blades on his shoes.

* Viper/Daytona and Ghauri from ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt'' and ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt2''. The former, befitting the animal he's based on, only employs kicks for physical attacks and most artwork featuring him puts emphasis on kicking. The latter is a DanceBattler who uses his legs for launching his crystal projectiles at his foe.

** The Tyrogue line of Pokémon:
*** Hitmonlee. It even stole Blaziken's signature move in DP. Though to be fair, you can teach him moves that don't involve kicking; but the anime was all about the kicking game in the two times he was shown. Hitmontop's moves mostly involve spinning, but since its legs are the only things that'll be hitting you...

** Multiple non-playable characters also apply. Akiyama's final boss in 4, [[spoiler: Arai]], shows off his kicks to mirror Akiyama, The Man in Black is a Korean Taekwondo expert with bladed boots, and Tachibana relies on his legs to fight due to only having one arm. In contrast, there are many boxers among your friends and foes throughout the series, like Kuze, Jackal, Joon-gi, Tendo, Bachus and Kamoji, and boxing-type mooks are common in all encounters. That being said, no boxing boss or enemy is above fighting dirty, making occasional use of elbows, headbutts, weapons and even the occasional kick.

* Viper/Daytona from ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt'' only uses kicks when delivering physical attacks. Fitting given the animal he's based on.

** Kiriya Kujo/Kamen Rider Lazer from ''Series/KamenRiderExAid'' is a lesser case: He tends to attack with kicks and defend using his arms, but this only really holds up when he doesn't have a weapon like Girigiri Chanbara's [[BifurcatedWeapon Gashacon]] [[SinisterScythe Spa]][[ArcherArchetype rrow]].