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

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