Boxkator - Phnom Penh

Boxkator is one of the many martial arts native to Cambodia. Currently, the only person teaching this ancient martial art is Grand Master San Kim Sean who is based in Central Phnom Penh.

More recently, Boxkator has been popularized by segments within History Channel's TV series 'The Human Weapon' and also for being a training ground for adventure / martial art's writer Antonio Graceffo.

I feel that that these reasons play a large part in the small but steady stream of foreign students coming to the school. Zeb (pictured middle) is another foreign student training at the Boxkator academy while I was there. Look out for Zeb's review after his month long stay at the camp in May 2009.

What to expect -

A school of mainly younger students who train twice a day, with afternoon sessions under the guise of the revered Grand Master. The Grand Master and his son, who also trains at the gym, speak very good English which is a huge positive when explaining movements and the intricasies of Boxkator.

As someone coming in as a foreign student, you will have more personalized training from the Grand Master honing the vast array of techniques of Boxkator (Over 10,000 moves). The Grand Master has structured training which aims to enable someone to be able to teach Boxkator after 5 months of intensive training.

Training times -

5.30am to 6.30am group training
6pm to 7.30pm with Grand Master Kim

Cost -

$5 USD / hour or $120 USD for a month
Discounts are available if you sign up for the full 5 months

Being based in the heart of Phnom Penh has many benefits apart from having most of everyday life's comfort and conveniences available an arms throw away.
There are cheap backpacker hostels within breathing distance from the school from as low as $4USD a night.

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Address -

No 169, St 161, Sangkat Orussey II, Khan 7 Makara
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Located close to O'Russei Markets, the best way to get there is to make a left off Charles De Gaulle Boulevard on Road 161. There is a sign on your right reading 'Cambodian Boxkator'. It is located on top of a car park.
Call Grand Master Kim on 012651845 when you are in Phnom Penh if you have any trouble getting there.

Website -

There is no official website for Boxkator. However, if you rummage around Google, you will find plenty of information.