Lucien Carbin
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Lucien Carbin (born 7 September 1952)[1] is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer, karateka and trainer. He was the first European Kyokushin karate champion, a world kickboxing champion and a European Savate and Muay Thai champion.[2] As a trainer, he raised 49 world champions in different versions of martial arts.[3]
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Born | (1952-09-07) 7 September 1952 (age 71) Para District, Suriname |
Nationality | Dutch Surinamese |
Weight | 62 kg (137 lb; 9.8 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Style | Kyokushin, Kickboxing, Savate, Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Team | Fighting Factory Carbin Mejiro Gym (1978–1982) |
Trainer | Jon Bluming, Jan Plas |
Years active | 1976–1987 |
Notable students | Alistair Overeem, Tyrone Spong, Rob Kaman, Gilbert Yvel, Ilonka Elmont, Andy Ristie, Sergio Wielzen, Frank Lobman, James McSweeney, Rodney Glunder, Tiffany van Soest |
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