Chakuriki Gym
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| Est. | 1972 (start) 2012 (defunct) |
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| Founded by | Thom Harinck |
| Primary trainers | Thom Harinck Chris Dolman |
| Training facilities | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Website | http://pancration.net |
Chakuriki Gym was a kickboxing gym and headquartered the International Chakuriki Association located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was also known as Dojo Chakuriki, Pancration Chakuriki, and Chakuriki Amsterdam. Founded in 1972, it was one of the oldest and well-established kickboxing gyms in the Netherlands. It has produced many top-level kickboxers and including K-1 world champions such as Peter Aerts, Branko Cikatić and Badr Hari. It also provided training in wrestling, as well as instruction in knockdown karate, judo, boxing and mixed martial arts.
History
[edit]Chakuriki Gym was founded in 1972 by Thom Harinck, who originally began teaching his own style named "Chakuriki".[1] The word Chakuriki is derived from the word "shakuriki” (借力 - "borrowing power")[citation needed], referring the original style being a mixture of techniques from boxing, Kyokushin karate, judo, jujutsu and wrestling.[2] Chakuriki later became a kickboxing gym as Harinck added Muay Thai and Savate to his repertoire.
Chakuriki found success early on in the "anything goes" full-contact fights organized by Charles Dumerniet.[3] In 1978, fighters from Chakuriki became the first Dutch people to fight at Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. However, the entire Chakuriki team lost all the fights.[4][5]
During the late 1970s, despite their respective founders being both of the Jon Bluming lineage, Chakuriki became rivals of Mejiro Gym. While the Chakuriki fighters were known for their mental and physical toughness, Mejiro's had a reputation for their technical style. Kickboxing competitions were held regularly in the Jaap Edenhal Arena in Amsterdam and both Mejiro and Chakuriki fighters established themselves as the best in the country. This rivalry helped raise the standard of Dutch kickboxing and spawned some of the best fighters of the era. The 1980s and early 1990s saw a new generation of kickboxers rise from Chakuriki such as Peter Aerts and Branko Cikatić who helped form the history of K-1.
Chakuriki alumni Branko Cikatic founded "Chakuriki Tiger Gym" in his native Croatia, and also established a Japanese branch with Nobu Hayashi as the director.
In 1999, Harinck sold the gym and founded the new Chakuriki/Pancration Gym with Chris Dolman in 2002.[6] Thom Harinck and his son Tommy Harinck were the main coaches, while Wrestling and mixed martial arts were handled by Chris Dolman.
In 2012, Harinck left the gym and Dolman took over completely, rebuilding it as Pancration.[7] Harinck announced his retirement in April 2013 at the age of sixty-nine.[8][9]
Notable fighters trained at Chakuriki
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References
[edit]- ^ Thom Harinck (2020). "Video: Interview with legendary kickboxing coach Thom Harinck". Bloody Elbow (Interview). Interviewed by Kostas Fantaousakis. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
That is why I started in 1972 my own gym and called it Chakuriki.
- ^ "US Muay Thai Association profile". Usmta.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ Arnaud Van Der Veere (2012). Muay Thai. Meyer & Meyer Sport, Limited. p. 16. ISBN 9781841263281.
In Holland, Muay Thai was introduced through kickboxing and free fight competitions. Charles Dumerniet organized this "anything goes" full contact competitions that gamed international attention because of their new border-crossing fights. A trainer named Thom Harinck started his own style called Chakuri. Dressed in impressive red suits, fighters equipped with street fighting techniques competed and won most of the fights.
- ^ Delp, Christoph (2013). Muay Thai Counter Techniques: Competitive Skills and Tactics for Success. North Atlantic Books. p. 15. ISBN 9781583945612.
- ^ Gus Fanta. "Thom Harinck: Trainer of Champions". Fightingmaster.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Kickbokstrainer Erwin van der Meulen na overnamesoap sportschool Chakuriki: 'Ik vecht voor mijn leven'". Het Parool. 2022-11-15.
- ^ "Welkom bij Pancration: sportschool en buurthuis onder één dak". Vice.com. 2019-03-04.
- ^ "Legendary Trainer Thom Harinck Retires". Liverkick.com. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Thom Harinck of Chakuriki Amsterdam ends career". Fightstartv.com. 2013-04-27. Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
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