Kbach kun boran

Yuthakun Khom Boran is a Khmer term literally meaning "Ancient Cambodian Art of War". It consists of 12 core techniques (mae) and 8 "door systems" or footwork patterns (tvear). Usually, students learn from different Masters who specialize in different weapons or areas of expertise. Armed combat or ani-yuth incorporates three main weapons, namely the Dao (curved sword), the Dambong veng (longstaff) and the dambong bokator (twin sticks). Unarmed fighting or atmani-yuth makes use of

Ancient Cambodian Martial Arts

Country of origin	Cambodia
Famous practitioners	Chan Rothana
Olympic sport	No

Baok Chbab (wrestling) and Kun Khmer (kickboxing).

Carving on the walls of Angkor Wat

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"