Andre Mannaart
Encyclopedia
Andre Mannaart is a Dutch
former kickboxer and mixed martial artist
. He was a four-time world champion in kickboxing
and Muay Thai
, having fought against K-1 legends such as Ernesto Hoost
, Branko Cikatić
, Maurice Smith and Ray Sefo
during his career. He is now a renowned trainer at the Amsterdam
based Mejiro Gym
, where he has coached fighters of the calibre of Peter Aerts
and Remy Bonjasky
.
On 26 June 2010, Mannaart returned to kickboxing at Fight 058 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands where he faced old foe Jan Lomulder
. After five hard rounds, Mannaart lost by decision to Jan Lomulder
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
former kickboxer and mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He was a four-time world champion in kickboxing
Kickboxing
Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai and western boxing....
and Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
, having fought against K-1 legends such as Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto Fritz "Mr. Perfect" Hoost is a Dutch former kickboxer and four-time K-1 World Champion. He made his debut in 1993 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 1993, where he came just one win short of the world title...
, Branko Cikatić
Branko Cikatic
Branko "The Croatian Tiger" Cikatić is a Croatian former heavyweight kickboxer, the first Croatian born fighter to achieve international success...
, Maurice Smith and Ray Sefo
Ray Sefo
"Sugar" Ray Sefo is a New Zealand kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He is five time Muay Thai World champion and eight time K-1 World Grand Prix Finals tournament participant, currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada and training with Xtreme Couture.He holds notable wins in the K-1 over...
during his career. He is now a renowned trainer at the Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
based Mejiro Gym
Mejiro Gym
Mejiro Gym is a kickboxing gym headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The gym is considered the "birthplace" of Dutch kickboxing.-History:...
, where he has coached fighters of the calibre of Peter Aerts
Peter Aerts
Peter "The Dutch Lumberjack" Aerts is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix and Muay Thai World Champion. Aerts is best known for his powerful strikes and high kicks.- Biography :...
and Remy Bonjasky
Remy Bonjasky
Remy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer of Surinamese descent. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, who has won the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008...
.
On 26 June 2010, Mannaart returned to kickboxing at Fight 058 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands where he faced old foe Jan Lomulder
Jan Lomulder
Jan Lomulder is a Dutch former kickboxer. He was a two time Dutch champion and a four-time world champion in kickboxing/Muay Thai having fought against famous and respected fighters such as Stefan Leko, Andre Mannaart, and Bob Schreiber during his career.Later in his career Jan Lomulder fought two...
. After five hard rounds, Mannaart lost by decision to Jan Lomulder
Jan Lomulder
Jan Lomulder is a Dutch former kickboxer. He was a two time Dutch champion and a four-time world champion in kickboxing/Muay Thai having fought against famous and respected fighters such as Stefan Leko, Andre Mannaart, and Bob Schreiber during his career.Later in his career Jan Lomulder fought two...
.
Career Titles
- 1999 I.S.K.A.International Sport Karate AssociationThe International Sport Karate Association is one of the major international bodies regulating karate and kickboxing matches, and is based in the United States...
Low Kick World Champion - W.P.K.L. World Champion
- W.K.A.World Kickboxing AssociationThe World Kickboxing Association is one of the oldest and the largest amateur and professional sanctioning organizations of kickboxing in the world for the sport. Its official name is "World Kickboxing and Karate Association"....
World Champion - W.A.K.O.World Association of Kickboxing OrganizationsThe World Association of Kickboxing Organisations is one the international organization of kickboxing, and the governing body of Amateur kickboxing sport certified by SportAccord...
World Champion - W.K.A.World Kickboxing AssociationThe World Kickboxing Association is one of the oldest and the largest amateur and professional sanctioning organizations of kickboxing in the world for the sport. Its official name is "World Kickboxing and Karate Association"....
European Cruiserweight Champion - W.K.A.World Kickboxing AssociationThe World Kickboxing Association is one of the oldest and the largest amateur and professional sanctioning organizations of kickboxing in the world for the sport. Its official name is "World Kickboxing and Karate Association"....
Intercontinental Super Heavyweight Champion
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