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Bok Chong Lot (Flying Knee)

Difficulty: AdvancedAll Strikes

The flying knee is the most dramatic knee technique in Kun Khmer, a leaping strike that uses the full momentum of the body behind the knee for devastating impact. It is a high-risk, high-reward technique that can end a fight instantly when it lands cleanly.

Steps

Create distance from the opponent by pushing off from the clinch or stepping back briefly.
Take a short, explosive step forward and launch off the rear foot, driving the lead knee upward.
At the peak of your jump, drive the knee forward and upward into the target, aiming for the chest or face.
Land on both feet after the strike, immediately recovering your stance and guard.

Key Points

The flying knee requires commitment — half-hearted attempts lack the power and trajectory to be effective.
Disguise the setup by varying your entries; do not always launch from the same position.
Drive the arms downward as you jump to increase the upward momentum of the knee.

Common Mistakes

Jumping from too far away, allowing the opponent to side-step or brace for impact.
Not committing fully, resulting in a weak knee that pushes rather than strikes.
Landing off-balance after the technique, leaving yourself vulnerable if the knee does not finish the fight.

Targets

Face
Chin
Chest
Solar plexus

Bok Chong Lot (Flying Knee)

Steps

Key Points

Common Mistakes

Targets

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