The primary philosophical distinction between the Cardio Kickboxing program and the multitude of other martial arts systems and styles is that it is primarily used for the purpose of exercise. Not to enable someone to become the "ultimate fighter" or "Toughest person on the planet".

There are several methodology distinctions as well. There are no “deep” Karate stances that might otherwise inhibit mobility for kickboxing purposes.

Many traditional martial arts systems promote defense before offense. In Kickboxing, with the exception of foot movement, bobbing & weaving, and keeping the hands up to protect the head and the forearms to protect the ribs, all techniques are offense oriented.

“Practicality and functionality” is the big difference between flashy and entertaining movie world techniques and real world techniques.

“Sport Specific” is the big difference between conventional aerobic dance and the Cardio Kickboxing workout.

This program is an extension of my own workout and experience gathered from over forty years of involvement in the martial arts, the last twenty of which have been working with amateur and professional kickboxers.

In summary, Cardio Kickboxing ® is a fitness program that utilizes the concepts of Sport Karate derived from martial arts. But, don't be mislead into thinking that it is only a program for those who do not take their fitness serious either.

As of October 2007 this official cardio kickboxing program evolves again with the application of Mixed Martial Arts training concepts and various coaching sciences.