Khmer People

Ancient Cambodian Nation

Ancient nation of Cambodia and the Khmer Empire who developed the martial art Bokator.

Quick Facts

Date of BirthAntiquity

Era8th–15th century

Country of OriginCambodia

Rank / TitleAngkor Warfare Heritage

Active Years800–present

Biography

The Khmer people of the Angkor Empire formulated Bokator (Labokator), an ancient combat system utilizing knees, elbows, animal forms, and weapons depicted on Angkor Wat reliefs.

Associated Martial Arts

BokatorOrigin community→

A Cambodian fighting system broader than ring kun khmer: it includes ground fighting, locks, throws and weapons — short sticks, the bamboo staff and the krama scarf.