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Kun Khmer shares the same roots as Thailand’s Muay Thai, Myanmar’s Lethwei, and Laos’ Muay Lao. An ancient martial art dating back to the Angkor Empire, Kun Khmer is now considered Cambodia’s national sport. Kun Khmer is also called Pradal Serey, which can be translated as “free fighting.” While it may share many similarities to Muay Thai, Cambodians say that Kun Khmer has its own deep and rich history. Many even claim that Muay Thai originated from Kun Khmer. In ancient times, Kun Khmer bouts were often fought to the death. Fighters either wore no gloves or wore seashells over their knuckles to inflict maximum damage.