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    Kun Khmer (Khmer Boxing) — Cambodia Facts
    Kun Khmer is Cambodia's ancient martial art, similar to Muay Thai but with distinct elbow and clinch techniques. Kun Khmer (Pradal Serey) is Cambodia's national martial art, dating back to the Angkor era. Fighters
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    Kun Khmer (Khmer Boxing)

    Kun Khmer is Cambodia's ancient martial art, similar to Muay Thai but with distinct elbow and clinch techniques

    Kun Khmer (Pradal Serey) is Cambodia's national martial art, dating back to the Angkor era. Fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. Unlike Muay Thai, Kun Khmer emphasizes elbow strikes and has different clinch rules. Matches are accompanied by traditional Khmer music (skor yaol drums). Weekly bouts at the TV5 and CTN studios in Phnom Penh draw large crowds. The sport is experiencing an international revival.

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    Also called

    Pradal Serey

    Origin

    Angkor era

    Strikes

    Punches, kicks, elbows, knees

    Music

    Skor yaol drums

    Where to watch

    Phnom Penh TV studios

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