Martial Arts Around the World
| January 9, 2019
Bokator – Cambodia
Bokator is one of the oldest martial arts in Cambodia, with references to it dating back 2000 years. The name Bokator means “pounding a lion” and legend has it that a lion attacked a village, and a warrior armed with only a knife killed the animal with a knee strike.
Like other Asian martial arts, Bokator is based on life in nature, so it has 341 sets inspired by animals such as eagles, horses, and cranes. However, there are over 8000 different techniques, but you only need to learn 1000 to attain a black krama (like a black belt).
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