Pradal Serey (Cambodian kickboxing)

Pradal Serey Rules

Playing Rules

A match includes five three-minute rounds with a one-and-a-half or two minutes break between each round. At the start, boxers practice the playing rituals "kun kru" and a traditional Cambodian music is played during the match which is performed with the instruments skor yaul (a type of drum), the sralai (reed flute) and the chhing.

Major rules of the sport are-

• An athlete is not allowed to strike his/her opponent when he/she is on the ground.
• He/she is not allowed to bite.
• When an opponent is not able to continue, the referee stops the fight.
• Blows to the back are not allowed.
• Holding on to the ropes are not allowed.
• Blows to the genitals are prohibited.