Welcome to Kun Khmer Warrior, the Khmer (Cambodian) Martial Arts training club in the Ohio State University Recreation Sport for Amateurs. 

Cambodia is the land of the “Khmer”, as the people of Cambodia refer to be called.  At its peak, the great Khmer civilization (1181-1215 A.D.) ruled the Khmer Empire that included modern day Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, all of the South Vietnam and the current part of Malaysia (see map).  

Due to their closeness to India, the Khmer cultural traditions were largely impacted by their neighbors, from literatures, traditional dances to militaries warfare.  The Indian epics "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata" are two pieces of such influential literature combined with the Khmer epics of Kru Pram (5 elements).  The two cultures blended in much like a marriage concept. 

The Khmer's greatest achievement was in architectures and sculptures. Though their civilization has long since declined, it left behind marvelous monuments and temples such as those at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Preah Khan, Preah Vichear and more, spreads through out the South East Asia. On the walls of these sites one can find unique art and sculptures depicting the ancient Khmer way of life. In sacred Sanskrit/Pali or in art-forms depicting warriors on the battlefield, the ancient Khmer Martial Arts, carved upon the stone walls. After many centuries of wars and genocide, these monuments still stand proudly.

I would like to acknowledge my debt of gratitude by offering the Sampeah (in Khmer by gesture pay respect with hands joined) to all my Kru and ancestors for passing on their Kbach Kun-martial art knowledge.

Please feel free to look around the site to learn more about our martial arts, culture and history.

Culture and Civilization of Khmer