CAMBODIA – Siem Reap – Bokator School (Khmer Martial Art)

Bokator is a Khmer martial art that combines close hand-to-hand combat, ground techniques, and weapons, and it’s one of the oldest existing fighting systems in Cambodia. It is believed that an early form of Bokator was the close-quarter combat system used by the great and powerful armies of the majestic Angkor empire that existed 1000 years ago.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Family, Sustainable

Country - City

Cambodia - Siem Reap

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$

Max pax

60

Seasonality

All year round

Arrival city

Siem Reap

Departure city

Siem Reap

Description

Bokator is a Khmer martial art that combines close hand-to-hand combat, ground techniques, and weapons, and it’s one of the oldest existing fighting systems in Cambodia. It is believed that an early form of Bokator was the close quarter combat system used by the great and powerful armies of the majestic Angkor empire that existed 1000 years ago. Spending an hour at Kun Bokator school to try out this unique Khmer experience in a special workshop with a professional teacher is an extremely hands-on way of learning about Cambodian culture. Travellers have not only tried out an ancestral martial art but also learn more about the Cambodian culture and fighting techniques of their ancient armies.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

  • Siem Reap – Participate in the Local Village Life
  • Siem Reap – Meet Cambodia’s little heroes
  • Siem Reap – “Phare, The Cambodian Circus” Show in Siem Reap

Incentive

  • Siem Reap – Participate in the Local Village Life
  • Siem Reap – “Phare, The Cambodian Circus” Show in Siem Reap

Groups

  • Siem Reap – Participate in the Local Village Life
  • Siem Reap – Meet Cambodia’s little heroes
  • Siem Reap – “Phare, The Cambodian Circus” Show in Siem Reap

Selling points

  • To have a chance to learn about Bokator as an ancient martial art and an essential part of Cambodia’s cultural heritage.
  • To admire a skilful presentation by young students of the school.
  • To actively take part in the workshop and learn a few martial arts techniques yourself

Level Of The Excursion

Medium – This activity offers tangible positive contributions to the local community, culture and/or environment

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Cultural Conservation

Empowerment and education

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Community benefits

Additional Information

Positive impact: This activity is to preserve the Khmer martial art KUN BOKATOR represents an important part of Cambodian culture and the fighting techniques of ancient armies as well as to provide direct income to the artist.

Time And Transportation

From To Km By Duration Road condition
Siem Reap Bokator School 2 Tuk tuk 10 minutes Good

 

Duration

1 or 2 hours depend on your selection

Min pax

1

Max pax

60

How to sell it

  • For GIT/MICE who are active
  • For those who want to experience the spirituality and authenticity of the martial art KUN BOKATOR

Why this activity

  • The Khmer martial art KUN BOKATOR represents an important part of Cambodian culture and the fighting techniques of ancient armies
  • A professional KUN BOKATOR teacher gives a brief history of the art in English
  • A very active and hands-on way do learn about Khmer culture

Good to combine with

  • Can combine with any programs in Siem Reap

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Competitor comparison

  • Other DMCs

Pros

  • Easy to combine with other activities
  • Guests will have the chance to learn fighting techniques with students

Cons

  • No enough chairs to seat big groups (40 persons and up)
  • Open air
  • Guests might get dirty if they participate in the fighting technique class

Information

A one-hour Bokator Training class includes:

  • A warm welcome for guests
  • Demonstration by the first degree – history of Bokator
  • Question and answer session
  • A show performed by students of the Bokator school
  • Guests can participate in the class with students

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

Bokator School (Khmer Martial Art) – Cambodia Kun Bokator Academy => choose workshop hour as you wanted

Inclusion

  • 1 or 2 hours workshop depend on selection
  • Presentation, show, and practice

Exclusion

  • Transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Others

Important notes

  • Call to book as they don’t use email
  • Payment: Pay on spot by cash

Contact

  • Mr. San Kim Sean – Grand Master of Kun Bokator. Tel: +855- 12 651 845/12 833 350

English

Bokator martial arts school

Meet at Mr. Sam Kin Sean’s Bokator school to learn about and even try out this unique Khmer art in a special workshop with a professional teacher, the founding father of modern Bokator. You will not only discover an ancestral martial art, but also learn more about Cambodian culture and the fighting techniques of their ancient armies. First, you will act as a spectator of a demonstration by the first degree-Black Krama master. Afterwards, a 15-minute show will be performed by students of the Bokator school. Finally, you will have the chance to participate in an hour-long class, starting with a small warm-up, before diving into a proper Bokator class to learn various techniques from the senior students. At the end of the class, meet with the different students for a final exchange and farewells.

Mr. Sam Kin Sean, the founding father of the modern Bokator has been initiating the current Cambodian Champion, winner of the recent tournaments : Mr. Say Tavin at that time aged of 19 years old, back in 2006.

French

Ecole d’art martial Bokator

La visite de l’école de Bokator de M. Sam Kin Sean, pionnier et grand maître du Bokator moderne, vous donnera l’opportunité de vous essayer à cet art martial Khmer unique au cours d’un atelier animé par un professeur professionnel. A l’école de M. Sam Kin Sean, vous découvrirez un art martial ancestral tout en en apprenant plus sur la culture cambodgienne et les techniques de combat des armées d’autrefois. Vous aurez d’abord l’occasion d’assister à une démonstration par le maître au Krama noir. Après cela, les élèves de l’école Bokator vous offriront une performance d’une quinzaine de minutes avant de vous laisser rejoindre votre propre cours qui durera une heure. Vous commencerez par un petit échauffement avant d’apprendre différentes techniques de Bokator enseignées par les élèves les plus expérimentés. A la fin du cours, vous pourrez rencontrer les différents élèves pour échanger une dernière fois autour de cet art avant de vous quitter.

Mr. Sam Kin Sean, the founding father of the modern Bokator has been initiating the current Cambodian Champion, winner of the recent tournaments : Mr. Say Tavin at that time aged of 19 years old, back in 2006.

 

Spanish

Escuela de artes marciales Bokator

Visitará la escuela de Bokator del Sr. Sam Kin Sean, el pionero y gran maestro del Bokator moderno, para probar esta forma de arte marcial jemer única en un taller especial, guiado por un profesor profesional. En la escuela del Sr. Sam Kin Sean, no solamente descubrirá un arte marcial ancestral, sino que además aprenderá sobre la cultura camboyana y las técnicas de lucha de las antiguas armadas. En primer lugar, tendrá la oportunidad de ser espectador de una demostración realizada por el maestro Krama de primer grado. Después, asistirá a un espectáculo de 15 Minutos realizado por los estudiantes de la escuela de Bokator. Finalmente, participará en una clase de una hora. Comenzando con un pequeño calentamiento, disfrutará de una clase real de Bokator, en la que aprenderá diversas técnicas de los estudiantes más aventajados. Al final de la clase, podrá charlas con los diferentes estudiantes para hacer una última ronda y despedirse.

El Sr. Sam Kin Sean, padre fundador del Bokator moderno, ha estado iniciando al actual campeón camboyano y ganador de los últimos torneos, el Sr. Say Tavin, a la edad de 19 años, en 2006.

Italian

Scuola di arti marziali di Bokator

Visiterete la scuola di Bokator del Sig. Sam Kin Sean, il pioniere e il gran maestro del moderno Bokator, per provare questa eccezionale arte marziale Khmer in un laboratorio speciale, guidato da un insegnante professionista. Alla scuola del signor Sam Kin Sean, non solo scoprirete un’arte marziale ancestrale, ma imparerete anche di più sulla cultura cambogiana e sulle tecniche di combattimento dei loro eserciti antichi. Per prima cosa, avrete l’opportunità di essere lo spettatore di una dimostrazione messa in scena dal maestro di Krama Black di primo grado. Successivamente, guarderete uno spettacolo di 15 minuti eseguito dagli studenti della scuola di Bokator. Infine, parteciperete a un corso di un’ora. Iniziando con un piccolo riscaldamento, vi godrete una lezione di Bokator appropriata in cui imparerete varie tecniche dagli studenti senior. Alla fine della lezione, potete incontrare i diversi studenti per un ultimo scambio e i saluti.

Il signor Sam Kin Sean, padre fondatore del moderno Bokator, ha avviato la carriera dell’attuale Campione cambogiano, vincitore dei recenti tornei: il signor Say Tavin nel 2006 aveva 19 anni.

German

Bokator-Kampfkunstschule

Sie werden die Bokator-Kampfkunstschule von Mr. Sam Kin Sean, dem Pionier und Großmeister des modernen Bokator, besuchen, um diese einzigartige Khmer-Kampfkunst in einem speziellen Workshop auszuprobieren, angeleitet von einem professionellen Lehrer. An der Schule von Mr. Sam Kin Sean entdecken Sie nicht nur eine Ahnen-Kampfkunst, sondern lernen auch mehr über die kambodschanische Kultur und die Kampftechniken ihrer alten Armeen. Zunächst haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Zuschauer einer Demonstration zu sein, die vom Meister mit schwarzem Gürtel (Krama) aufgeführt wird. Anschließend werden Sie eine 15-minütige Show von Schülern der Bokator-Schule sehen. Schließlich werden Sie selbst an einem Kurs teilnehmen, bei dem Sie unterschiedliche Techniken von den älteren Schülern lernen werden. Am Ende des Kurses treffen Sie dann noch auf mehrere Schüler, um sich ein letztes Mal auszutauschen und auf Wiedersehen zu sagen.

Mr. Sam Kin Sean, der Gründervater des modernen Bokator, hat den aktuellen kambodschanischen Meister, den Gewinner der letzte Turniere, ausgebildet: Mr. Say s Tavin, damals 19 Jahre alt, im Jahr 2006.