Kbach Kun Khmer Boran Explained

Kbach Kun Khmer Boran
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Kbach Kun Khmer Boran (Central Khmer: ក្បាច់គុនខ្មែរបុរាណ,) 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]

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See also

• Banshay
• Bokator
• Khmer traditional wrestling
• Krabi-krabong
• Pradal serey
• Silambam

References

• "Cambodian Bloodsport". Human Weapon. Bill Duff, Jason Chambers. History Channel.16 November 2007.
• "Angkorian Warrior Article"
• "About Kun Khmer - 12 Maes, 8 Door System, and Weapons"
• "Official Website of Yuthakun Khöm Association"

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kbach Kun Khmer Boran. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia . 20 March 2024.