Kun Khmer is a component of ancient Cambodian martial art "[https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/kun-lbokator-traditional-martial-arts-in-cambodia-01868 Kun Lbokator]" that '[https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2142056/ancient-martial-art-spawned-muay-thai-undergoes-rebirth-cambodia-thanks spawned Muay Thai]'. Kun Lbokator is a martial art dating back to the first century, aiming at developing its practitioners' mental and physical strength and discipline through self-defense techniques and a philosophy of non-violence.

<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marissa |first1=Carruthers |title=Ancient martial art that spawned Muay Thai undergoes a rebirth in Cambodia thanks to a tireless grandmaster |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2142056/ancient-martial-art-spawned-muay-thai-undergoes-rebirth-cambodia-thanks |website=South China Morning Post |publisher=South China Morning Post |access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |last1=UNESCO |title=Kun Lbokator, traditional martial arts in Cambodia |url=https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/kun-lbokator-traditional-martial-arts-in-cambodia-01868 |website=UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage |publisher=UNESCO |access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref>