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Kbach Kun Khmer Boran

Kbach Kun Khmer Boran is the umbrella term encompassing all Khmer martial arts. Among them, figure Bokator, Kun Khmer, Baok Chambab and Kbach Kun Dambong Veng. Cambodian martial arts are a thousand-year-old tradition, as evidenced by archeological vestiges.

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Kbach Kun Khmer Boran
Country of originCambodia Cambodia
Famous practitionersChan Rothana Phoum Nacry Chin Chun
Olympic sportNo

Kbach Kun Khmer Boran (Khmer: ក្បាច់គុនខ្មែរបុរាណ, lit. 'ancient Khmer martial arts techniques') is the umbrella term encompassing all Khmer martial arts. Among them, figure Bokator (ancient Khmer battlefield martial art), Kun Khmer (formalised kickboxing), Baok Chambab (Khmer traditional wrestling) and Kbach Kun Dambong Veng (Khmer fencing). Cambodian martial arts are a thousand-year-old tradition, as evidenced by archeological vestiges.1

  • Elbow strike to the head
    Elbow strike to the head
  • Arm locked submission
    Arm locked submission
  • Rear naked choke
    Rear naked choke
  • Inside leg sweep
    Inside leg sweep
  • Long staff strikes
    Long staff strikes
  • Ground grappling/wrestling
    Ground grappling/wrestling
  • Front kicks to stomach
    Front kicks to stomach
  • Single leg grab
    Single leg grab
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See also

References

References

  1. "Kbach Kun Khmer Boran". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. Retrieved 20 March 2024.