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Kbach Khun Boran Khmer

Index:

         1. The Meaning of Kbach Khun Boran Khmer

         2. Kbach Khun Boran Khmer Forms or Kata

         3. Kbach Khun Boran Khmer Weaponry Form/Kata or MAE

         4. Kbach Khun Boran Khmer Rank or Belts

         5. Training Method in Kbach Khun Boran Khmer 

The Meaning of Kbach Khun Boran Khmer

The word Kbach Khun in Cambodian language means fighting technique and Boran Khmer means Ancient Khmer. Kbach Kun Boran Khmer was established and originated from Cambodia before the Ankor Temple era in the 6th to10th Century. 

"Because this style was created way before the Ankor Temple era, most of the Martial Arts that are develop and being used these days, all have similarity to Boran Khmer." By Sonny Ny (Expert in Kbach Khun Boran Khmer) - May 2006

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Kbach Khun Boran Khmer Forms or Kata

In comparison to Japanese Style Karate, Kbach Khun Boran Khmer does have forms or Kata which are called MAE. Each MAE consists of five steps which include both guard and attack. 

There are many philosophy, theory and meanings behind each individual techniques or steps used in each MAE. This way all MAE are easy to understand and those concise steps will not be forgotten.

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Kbach Khun Boran Khmer Weaponry Form/Kata or MAE

The following weapons listed below plus many more are used throughout the form in Kbach Khun Boran Khmer.

Long Staff or Dombong Veng: The length should be from your right finger tip all the way to the tip of your left toe.

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Kbach Khun Boran Khmer Rank or Belts

Once again compare to Japanese Style Karate, Boran Khmer does not have rank or belts on any kind of Dan's. The students are judge by their techniques and knock outs especially on their skills on philosophy.

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Training Method in Kbach Khun Boran Khmer 

Truly dedicated Boran Khmer student train at least 4 hours everyday, which include the following: 

• 1 hour on philosophy, which explain on every single steps in all MAE or Forms
• 1 hour physical activity, which include flexibility warm up, elbows, knees, kicks and punches
• 1 hour on MAE KJOL or Forms
• 1 hour on MAE Boran KSARM THOM that include training with a partner for reflex, speed and strength 

"We currently open a club in Ohio, USA, spreading around the states and hopefully around the world especially for every single Khmer out there including yourself." By Sonny Ny (Expert in Kbach Khun Boran Khmer) - May 2006

By: Kosal Prum Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved.      

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