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Cambodia: Bokator, Angkorian Martial Art

Written byMong Palatino
Read this post in Български, Español
Posted 25 March 2012 14 years ago

Bokator or Labokator (to fight like a lion) is a Cambodian martial art that is believed to be the predecessor of Southeast Asian kickboxing styles. Historians believe that it was the close quarter combat system used by the ancient armies of Angkor.

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