Kbach Kun Khmer Boran

Kbach Kun Khmer Boran

Country of origin	Cambodia
Famous practitioners	Chan Rothana Phoum Nacry Chin Chun
Olympic sport	No

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.

The long staff(dambong veng) and short staff(s)(dambong clei) are the common weapons in Kbach Kun Boran and Cambodian martial arts

Elbow strike to the head

Roundhouse block/roundhouse kicks

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  Arm locked submission
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  Rear naked choke
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  Inside leg sweep
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  Long staff strikes
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  Ground grappling/wrestling
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  Front kicks to stomach
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  Single leg grab

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"