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Pradal Serey, or Khmer Boxing, means "free fighting style" in Khmer language. It is believed to be the oldest of South East Asia's ancient martial arts. Bas-reliefs at the Bayon, in the ancient city of Angkor, show Khmer soldiers displaying combat techniques involving knees, elbows and kicks. Even though any written record of Khmer boxing had been lost for centuries, it is believed by the Cambodians that this was the army's standard combat style at the time of the Khmer Empire's maximum expansion (9th century AD).

Pradal Serey, or Khmer Boxing, means "free fighting style" in Khmer language. It is believed to be the oldest of South East Asia's ancient martial arts. Bas-reliefs at the Bayon, in the ancient city of Angkor, show Khmer soldiers displaying combat techniques involving knees, elbows and kicks. Even though any written record of Khmer boxing had been lost for centuries, it is believed by the Cambodians that this was the army's standard combat style at the time of the Khmer Empire's maximum expansion (9th century AD).

Khmer boxing was on the verge of extinction, together with all forms of Khmer culture, during Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979). In order to rapidly create a new, ultra-Maoist society based on an Utopian, agricultural life as in the centuries before, the Khmer Rouge announced Year Zero and systematically destroyed the country's infrastructure. All "enemies of the revolution" were executed. These included teachers, aristocrats, educated people, monks, doctors, artists, foreign speaking Cambodians, actors, singers and Khmer boxing practitioners. Everybody else was sent for re-education to labor camps upcountry, which later became sadly known as the "killing fields". Millions died of starvation, diseases and summary executions. A big portion of the centuries-old Khmer cultural heritage, including pradal serey and its teachers, disappeared in only four years.

Following the country's slow recovery from the 20 years-old civil war that erupted after the Khmer Rouge were ousted by the Vietnamese in 1979, Khmer boxing slowly resurfaced in small, private schools in Phnom Penh. Far from being commercial operations, such schools were created by survivors, to pass whatever was left of pradal serey to the new generations, thus keeping the country's heritage alive. Since 2003, Khmer boxing has been officially supported by the Government as an important part of the Khmer heritage and it's attracting a growing number of young athletes. Professional fighters now earn a living from sponsorships and cash prizes, but they're far behind their Thai counterparts in terms of income. On average, a professional Khme boxer earns 20 USD a fight, plus some goods from the sponsors, mostly Thai-based companies already involved in muay thai events in Thailand.

Cambodian authorities have been very vocal about the history of their native martial art, especially with their Thai neighbors. Whilst pradal serey was already around approximately one thousand years ago, no such thing as muay thai, or even muay Siam, was recorded at the time. Moreover, they argue that when the Khmer empire collapsed in the 12th century AD and Angkor was abandoned to the jungle, Siamese intruders captured Khmer soldiers and assimilated their captives' fighting style into their own army's standard. Thus pradal serey is, according to Cambodians, the true ancestor of muay boran and so of muay thai! Don't tell this to a Thai, though...

From a spectator's point of view, pradal serey appears very, very similar to muay thai. In truth, many techniques derived from muay boran are actually known and permitted in muay thai professional bouts, but they are very rarely implemented. Cambodian fighters instead rely much more on elbws and knees, often performing stilish and graceful moves reminding of muay boran forgotten moves. Khmer boxing is exciting to watch, as it's faster and more technic than muay thai, without the brutality proper of Let Wei. Nowadays Pradal Serey has its own boxing circuit and fights are televised on Cambodian Channel 3 and 5 on weekends.

Muay Thai Fighter Widescreen $14.01 Rated: RSynopsis: Lifelong friends learn the traditional techniques and skills of Muay Thai fighting that have been passed down from generation to generation. When their training camp is shut down, they begin to fight underground and bring the art of Muay Thai fighting back to life. The fighting in the ring parallels the fight for their life – when an ultimate, highly anticipated, action-filled fight proves to be their biggest challenge, they are prepared to die for one another.

Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing $29.95 Muay Thai—or Thai kick-boxing—is the national sport of Thailand and a fundamental skill for successful mixed martial arts fighters. Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing is a detailed manual of the punches, kicks, elbows, knees and standing grappling moves that are a part of Muay Thai, one of the fastest growing fight sports in the world. Due to its popularity and effectiveness in the ring, it has become one of the most prominent forms in the mixed martial arts (MMA) arena. Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing will teach fighters of all skill levels how to use this art effectively in the ring.

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Muay Thai Fighter (DVD) $21.62 Childhood friendships are put to the ultimate test when a talented emerging fighter faces off against a top underworld boxer in ART OF THE DEVIL 2 director Kongkiat Komesiri`s action-packed fight flick. As young boys growing up in Chaiya, Surat Thani Province, Piak, Pao, and Samor all trained under Pao`s brother Krang (Prawit Kittichanthira, a legendary muay Thai fighter who had in turn been trained by his own father Tew (Samart Payakaroon). When Samor is badly injured, Piak and Pao continue to train under Tew until Tew and Krang are recruited by a high profile Bangkok gym. Unable to resist the call of the capitol and largest city in Thailand, Piak, Pao, and Samor decide to travel to Bangkok as well, bringing a nurse named Sripai along to look after their injured friend. Though Sripai is engaged to Piak, Pao harbors a secret affection for the girl that he doesn`t dare mention to his friends. At first it seemed that Piak was set to take the fighting world by storm, but after his quick temper gets him banned from the sport he is forced to enter the brutal world of illegal, bare-knuckle boxing. Later, he and Samor go to work in an underworld go-go bar where Piak enters into a sordid affair with sensual dancer Warn. Before long, Pao has worked his way up through the ranks to become a famous fighter in Bangkok, his upcoming match against feared brawler Diamond Sullivan becoming the hottest ticket in town. But Sullivan is on the underworld payroll, pitting Pao directly at odds with his old pals Piak and Samor. By now Piak`s relationship with Sripan has ended, and Sripan has moved in with Pao. When Piak`s boss is killed in a deadly play for power, the hot headed brawler takes over as head of the family. Meanwhile, as Diamond pummels Pao in the ring, the brutalized boxer thinks back to happier times in an attempt to summon the strength needed to win the fight.

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Muay Thai Unleashed (Paperback) $24.17 Get an in-depth exclusive into the training secrets and strategies of Thailand`s legendary Muay Thai campsMuay Thai is one of the most popular combat arts in the world. Thai boxers climb into the ring to do battle in nearly every country on the globe, entertaining millions with their lightning-fast kicks, fierce elbow strikes, and ruthless knees. But when it comes to awe-inspiring matches and masterful technique, there is no place on earth like Thailand.In Muay Thai Unleashed, Erich Krauss, who has trained and fought in Thailand, reveals the closely guarded secrets the professionals don`t want you to know. With the help of more than 300 photos, Krauss and several of Thailand`s champion Thai boxers describe, step by step, the training regimens and unmatched fighting techniques of Thailand`s Muay Thai elite.

Muay Thai Chaiya - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 $14.99 Childhood friendships are put to the ultimate test when a talented emerging fighter faces off against a top underworld boxer in Art of the Devil 2 director Kongkiat Komesiri's action-packed fight flick. As young boys growing up in Chaiya, Surat Thani Province, Piak, Pao, and Samor all trained under Pao's brother Krang (Prawit Kittichanthira, a legendary muay Thai fighter who had in turn been trained by his own father Tew (Samart Payakaroon). When Samor is badly injured, Piak and Pao continue to train under Tew until Tew and Krang are recruited by a high profile Bangkok gym. Unable to resist the call of the capitol and largest city in Thailand, Piak, Pao, and Samor decide to travel to Bangkok as well, bringing a nurse named Sripai along to look after their injured friend. Though Sripai is engaged to Piak, Pao harbors a secret affection for the girl that he doesn't dare mention to his friends. At first it seemed that Piak was set to take the fighting world by storm, but after his quick temper gets him banned from the sport he is forced to enter the brutal world of illegal, bare-knuckle boxing. Later, he and Samor go to work in an underworld go-go bar where Piak enters into a sordid affair with sensual dancer Warn. Before long, Pao has worked his way up through the ranks to become a famous fighter in Bangkok, his upcoming match against feared brawler Diamond Sullivan becoming the hottest ticket in town. But Sullivan is on the underworld payroll, pitting Pao directly at odds with his old pals Piak and Samor. By now Piak's relationship with Sripan has ended, and Sripan has moved in with Pao. When Piak's boss is killed in a deadly play for power, the hot headed brawler takes over as head of the family. Meanwhile, as Diamond pummels Pao in the ring, the brutalized boxer thinks back to happier times in an attempt to summon the strength needed to win the fight. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Muay Thai Basics $31.79 Muay Thai, also referred to as Thai boxing, combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. In this hands-on guide, renowned trainer Christoph Delp presents the sport`s history, development, rules, and equipment. In the techniques section, he first details basic skills such as the correct starting position and footwork. Next he offers a complete list of all the attacking techniques and a selection of effective defensive and counterattacking strategies. All techniques are presented step-by-step by Thai champions from the famous Sor Vorapin gym in Bangkok, showing readers the fine details of each technique. The training section provides detailed information about the structure, content, and planning of training regimens and this includes historical training methods, a stretching program, and training schedules. Suitable as both a self-training guide and a supplement to club training, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers and other martial arts enthusiasts.

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Fight $16.99 Crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women? It doesn't get any better than this." –Eugene Robinson, ripping off John Milius That's the sentiment that surges just below the surface of Eugene Robinson's Fight – an engrossing, intimate look into the all–absorbing world of fighting. Robinson – a former body–builder, one–time bouncer, and lifelong fight connoisseur – takes readers on a no–holds–barred plunge into what fighting is all about, and what fighters live for. If George Plimpton had muscles and had been choked out one too many times––this is the book he could have written. When Robinson and his fellow fighters mix it up, they live completely for the moment: absorbed in the feel of muscles slippery with sweat; the metallic tang of blood mingling with saliva in the mouth; the sweet, firm thud of taped knuckles impacting flesh. They fight because it feels good. They fight because they want to win. And even if they get their asses kicked, they fight because they love fighting. Fight is part encyclopedia, part panegyric to fighting in all its forms and glory. Robinson's narrative – told in his trademark tough–guy, stream–of–consciousness noir voice – punctuates this explanatory compendium of the fighting world. From wrestling, jiu–jitsu, boxing and muay thai to bar fighting, hand–to–hand combat, prison fighting and hockey fights, from the greatest movie fight scenes to how to throw the perfect left hook, Fight is a scene–by–scene tour of the bloody but beautiful underworld that is the art of fighting. With his aficionado's enthusiasm and fast–paced, addictive voice, Robinson's Fight combines compelling text with beautiful photographs to create an illustrated book as edgy and interesting as it is gorgeous.

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OngBak: Muay Thai Warrior $65.33 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. OngBak: Muay Thai Warrior also known in the United States as OngBak: The Thai Warrior is a 2003 Thai action film. It was directed by Prachya Pinkaew, featured stunt choreography by Panna Rittikrai and starred Tony Jaa. OngBak proved to be Jaas breakout film, with the actor hailed internationally as the next major martialarts star. Jaa went on to star in TomYumGoong (called The Protector in the US and Warrior King in the UK) and directed a sequel to OngBak, OngBak 2. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 72 Publication Date: 2011/04/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.17 inches

Kings Of Muay Thai Boxing - Vol. 1 (DVD) $13.43 Watch the champions of Holland, France and Thailand battle for the ultimate - World Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion. Running Time: 90 min

Muay Thai Mechanics of Basic Hands, Shifting and Elbows - $24.99 Respected Muay Thai kickboxer Saekson Janjira offers his insights into the sport on this instructional release. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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