Lok Kru Nuon Bora

Lok Kru Nuon Bora is a Kun Khmer legend, a respected veteran of Cambodian Kun Khmer and a former elite fighter. Today he is one of the experienced coaches entrusted with developing Cambodia's next generation of Kun Khmer athletes.

He currently serves as a Kun Khmer National Team Coach and Master Coach with the Kun Khmer Federation (KKF), and teaches at the Kun Khmer Federation High Performance Center & Kombat Academy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The Meaning of "Lok Kru"

In Cambodia, "Lok Kru" is a traditional title of respect used when addressing a teacher or master. Within Kun Khmer, the title carries special significance. It recognizes those who have earned respect through their knowledge, experience, leadership, and dedication to passing the martial art from one generation to the next.

For Nuon Bora, the title reflects a lifetime dedicated to Kun Khmer. First as a fighter, and today as a master coach and mentor.

A Life in Kun Khmer

Master Coach Nuon Bora competed during an important generation of Cambodian Kun Khmer and shared the ring with some of the leading fighters of his era.

Among his notable opponents was respected Cambodian fighter San Sao Yan. Their memorable competition became part of Cambodia's modern Kun Khmer history.

Nuon Bora's influence also extended to the generation of fighters who followed him. Cambodian champion Vorn Viva has been reported as being inspired to pursue fighting after watching a memorable final between Nuon Bora and San Sao Yan.

Following his competitive career, Lok Kru Nuon Bora dedicated himself to coaching, mentoring, and developing the next generation of Kun Khmer athletes.

From Elite Fighter to National Team Coach

The experience gained through years of competition gives Master Coach Nuon Bora an understanding of Kun Khmer that goes far beyond technique.

His instruction combines traditional Kun Khmer with decades of practical fighting and coaching experience, including striking, kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work, defense, conditioning, ringcraft, and fight strategy.

Today, as a Kun Khmer National Team Coach and Kun Khmer Federation Master Coach, he works with high-level Cambodian and international athletes and helps prepare fighters for national and international competition.

Teaching at Kombat Academy

At Kombat Academy, Lok Kru Nuon Bora leads the Kids Kun Khmer classes and the Teens & Adult Kun Khmer classes. Students, international athletes, and professional fighters can learn authentic Kun Khmer directly from one of Cambodia's legendary veterans and national-level coaches.

His presence at the academy creates a direct connection between Cambodia's traditional Kun Khmer heritage, its national team program, and the next generation of fighters from Cambodia and around the world.

From his years competing inside the ring to his role developing athletes today, Lok Kru Nuon Bora continues to dedicate his life to preserving, teaching, and advancing the art of Kun Khmer.

Classes with Lok Kru Bora