Kun Khmer

The origin of Kun Khmer Cambodia is going to have a sports competition called the SEA games in 2023. They have added a sport called Khun Khmer that not many people know about. They did this because they think they should be in charge of all the sports games without help from anyone else.

Kun Khmer which will held in Cambodian SEA Games copy Muay Thai technical book which is used in the last SEA Game.

Thailand and Cambodia are two countries that have some things in common because of their culture, but they sometimes disagree with each other. Once, in 2011, they had a fight over a temple that was on the line where they fight.

Muay Thai and Kun Khmer are two different martial arts that have some things in common because they come from similar cultures. Judo and Karate are also like this. But, without the right people to organize it, Kun Khmer is not considered as an well-known martial art, says IFMA.

In 2021, Olympic has accept Muay Thai as the sport, but still not include it to the Olympic Game due to the safety concern.

History

Khun Khmer is a type of fighting that started a long time ago in Cambodia. People learned it to protect themselves and fight in wars. It became a popular sport in Cambodia, but then bad people called the Khmer Rouge took over and stopped everyone from doing Khun Khmer. After they were gone, people started to do Khun Khmer again and now it's a sport that people all over the world enjoy watching and doing.

Style compare to muay thai

Khun Khmer and Muay Thai are fighting styles that use punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. But they have some differences. Khun Khmer likes low kicks and sweeping while Muay Thai prefers high kicks and clinching. Khun Khmer can use headbutts, but Muay Thai cannot. Khun Khmer fighters stand taller with their hands up while Muay Thai fighters crouch with their hands down. Both styles need strong bodies and fast thinking. It takes a lot of practice to be good at either Khun Khmer or Muay Thai.

Traditional Wear

Prajead is a headband worn by fighters as a symbol of strength, courage, and respect. It is usually made of fabric and has different colors that represent different levels of achievement.

Rule

1. The fights are usually divided into rounds, with each round lasting between 2-3 minutes.
2. Fighters are usually matched based on weight class.
3. The fight begins with a traditional Wai Khru dance, which is a way of paying respect to one's teacher and showing off one's skills.
4. Fighters are allowed to use punches, kicks, knees, and elbows to strike their opponent.
5. The use of headbutts is allowed in some forms of Khun Khmer, but not in others.
6. Fighters are not allowed to wear shoes or any protective gear, except for gloves and hand wraps.
7. Fighters are not allowed to strike their opponent while they are on the ground.
8. If a fighter is knocked down, they have a 10 count to get back up and continue the fight.
9. The fight can be won by knockout, technical knockout, or points.
10. Referees are present to ensure that the rules are being followed and to stop the fight if necessary to protect the safety of the fighters.

Arguement

Muay Thai and Khun Khmer are different martial arts with their own unique techniques and styles. Instead of arguing which one is better, we should respect and appreciate their differences. Many martial artists choose to learn different styles to improve their overall skills. The goal is to become a better fighter and grow as a person, not to prove one style is better than the other.

International Presentation

Kun Kmher representative to the world is using the Thai poster.

References

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