TFS#142 - Kenya Prach Bokator Master: How Martial Arts Helped Him To Survived Pol Pot Khmer Rouge

THE FLIP SIDE with Andy Mai

Kenya Prach is a Cambodian-born martial artist known for his Kbach-Kun-Boran-Khmer or Bokator and Muay Thai kickboxing expertise.

Despite facing adversity under the Khmer Rouge regime, he pursued martial arts in Thailand and later excelled in boxing in the United States. Kenya is a respected instructor, teaching over a thousand students in various disciplines.

He is also actively involved in non-profit work, fighting crimes against humanity, and promoting respect and love in the community.

Today, he continues to share his martial arts knowledge and inspire others in San Francisco.

Connect With Him On Instagram!

instagram.com/kenyabokator

Visit Kenya Prach Website To Know More!

prachbokator.com

You Can Buy His Book Here!

amazon.com/Black-Stone-Hands-Kenya-Prach/dp/1960572180 CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

01:11 - Meet Kenya Prach

02:38 - Cambodian Martial Art: Kbach-Kun-Boran-Khmer & BOKATOR

05:33 - Bokator's Origin: Angkor Wat in Cambodia

08:07 - UNESCO Recognized Bokator as Intangible Cultural Heritage

08:51 - What Is Bokator?

11:15 - Two Types Of Bokator

13:34 - Do All Cambodian Temples Teach Martial Arts?

16:51 - Choosing The Right Martial Art Based On Your Needs: Self-defense

21:16 - How Did Martial Arts Help Him Survive the Cambodian Killing Fields?

26:45 - Why Did His Parents Send Him to the Temple?

27:54 - Why & How Did Kenya Learn Bokator?

32:47 - Pol Pot And The Khmer Rouge

35:13 - The Story Behind Kenya Prach's Book, "Black Stone Hands"

39:28 - Why Did It Take Kenya So Long to Complete His Book?

44:10 - Lessons from Kenya Prach's Life & Experience

50:47 - Famous Boxers Trained With Kenya Prach

52:40 - Some Parts of His Book

52:56 - Words From Kenya Prach

56:42 - Connect With Kenya Prach: Black Stone Hands

1:00:41 - Outro