San Kim Sean
Cambodian martial artist and promoter of Bokator
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San Kim Sean (Khmer: សាន គឹមស៊ាន; March 24, 1945 – June 3, 2025) was a Cambodian martial art teacher. He is often referred to as the father of modern Bokator and is largely credited with reviving the art. At age 13, he studied Bokator under Master Khim Leak at Wat Mohamandrey. San Kim Sean also studied boxing under Master Chai Chheng in 1959 and 1960. He studied Judo under Kru So Meng Hong. and Hapkido under Korean master Chhay Yong Ho. San Kim Sean was the founder of the Cambodia Bokator Federation and the Cambodia Bokator Academy.