Kombat Global President Rick W. Shin acknowledged Kun Khmer as the origin of Muay Thai and announced the first-ever Kombat Kun Khmer competition in São Paulo, Brazil on June 5, 2026.
Mr. President Rick W. Shin, President of the Kombat Global organization, acknowledged the long-standing history of the Khmer ancestral martial arts. He stated that "Kun Khmer" is the father of Thailand's martial art (Muay Thai), and that the organization will also cooperate with Cambodia to organize the first-ever Kombat Kun Khmer competition in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 5, 2026.
This historic recognition reinforces Kombat Global's commitment to preserving martial arts heritage and elevating traditional disciplines onto the international professional stage. The upcoming Brazil event will introduce Kombat Kun Khmer to South American audiences for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the global expansion of Cambodian combat sports culture.
