Bokator
Literally "lion fighting". Also called "L'Bokator" by the French.
A martial art originating from Cambodia, dating back two millenia, with many fighting styles based on wild animals (heck, even ducks!)
Cambodians claim that Muay Thai and, as a consequence, their own Kun Khmer, originated from Bokator.
According to folklore, a warrior used Bokator to stop lions from invading his village.
A martial art originating from Cambodia, dating back two millenia, with many fighting styles based on wild animals (heck, even ducks!)
Cambodians claim that Muay Thai and, as a consequence, their own Kun Khmer, originated from Bokator.
According to folklore, a warrior used Bokator to stop lions from invading his village.
"Yuthakun Khom Bokator, our Khmer martial arts"
- "Cambodian Pride", 2023 SEA Games official song
- "Cambodian Pride", 2023 SEA Games official song