Khmer Boxing

Khmer Boxing also called Pradal Serey. It is a system of Indochinese martial arts practiced in several Southeast Asian countries. Pradal means fight and serey means free. Translated literally, it means "Free Fighting". Pradal Serey is founded on four techniques which consists of blows of the fist, kicks, blows of the elbow, and blows of the knee. The clinch is also used to wear down the opponent. The Khmer style also tends to use more elbow techniques than the other regions.The nowadays Pradal Serey differs from the original art. The technique and moves of the art have changed to support the sport version seen today. It is considered one of the national sports of Cambodia. It is also known as Kbach Kun Khmer, Sovanna Phum, Traditional Khmer Boxing or Brodal Serei depending on the translation. Khmer Boxing isn't very popular but it is very useful.