Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center

Story

A National Cambodian Kickboxing Champion and Long Beach legacy — preserving Khmer kickboxing through discipline, respect, and community.

Oum Ry

Founder & Master

Oum Ry survived the Khmer Rouge and his Grandmother once said to him, "Be calm, be kind, be brave."

With over 300 fights and never knocked down, his humility and discipline form the heart of this gym's legacy.

Established circa 1987, Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center represents authenticity, history, and service to the community — passed down through real training culture.

Established

1987

Location

Long Beach

Art

ប្រដាល់សេរី
Pradal Serey

Oum Ry — Founder of Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center

Left: Long time friend & student Coach Ron; Right: Oum Ry, Founder and Head Coach of Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center

"ចំណុចសំខាន់គឺធ្វើយ៉ាងណាឱ្យ វប្បធម៌របស់ខ្មែរយើង នៅគង់វង្សជារៀងរហូត សម្រាប់នៅក្រៅប្រទេស។"

"The important point is to do whatever it takes to ensure our Khmer culture remains preserved forever, especially for those living abroad."

— Oum Ry

Legacy Timeline

Scroll and watch Oum Ry's story.

1972

Rare Photo of Oum Ry Fighting

Oum Ry Ban, who was a national Pradal Serey kickboxing champion.

1987

Established on Anaheim Street

The Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center opens — building a home for discipline, identity, and authentic training culture.

1990s

Community Roots

The gym becomes a place of structure and confidence for youth and families — a space of respect and consistency.

2000s

Legacy Continues

Traditional striking, conditioning, padwork, and mentorship are passed forward — technique first, ego last.

2021

Gym Set Backs

Khmer kickboxing gym 'barely' surviving pandemic damaged in weekend fire.

Today

Preserving the Art

Gym opens New Location 1038 E Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA. Authentic Khmer kickboxing — Still honoring tradition.

Coaches

The people carrying the tradition forward.

Lok Kru Oum Ry

Founder • Head Coach

Adult and Kids training

Kun Khmer training at Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing

Nek Kru Meas

Coach

Adult and Kids training

Lok Kru Sam

Coach

Adult and teens training."If you train with the best the only outcome will be better than the rest."

Lok Kru Phiream

Coach

Adult and teens training

Plan Your First Visit

Testimonials

Real people. Real discipline. Real community.

Featured Story

★★★★★

Google

I've been to several fight gyms around Long Beach, but I never connected with the vibe—too much ego. I trained on my own at a fitness gym for years. Over time, I realized something was missing, so I decided to visit Oum Ry's gym.

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile by Kru Oum Ry himself, and immediately felt at home. At over 80 years old, Oum Ry treats his students like family and teaches authentic techniques rooted in ancient Khmer fighting systems.

Oum Ry is a living legend—humble, caring, and still teaching with passion. This is as authentic as it gets.

Channee Math

Student

★★★★★

Google

"It can be nerve wracking to walk into a new gym but Lok Kru Oum Ry and his students are so welcoming. If you want to be challenged and train with people that feel like family this is the place to be."

Illahe Choi

★★★★★

Google

"This place is history. You feel the legacy the moment you walk in."

Cristina Nunez

★★★★★

Google

You can learn a lot from this small gym. They make you feel like your are a part of a family

Phiream Sok

Coach

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Featured Story

★★★★★

Google Reviews

I've been to several fight gyms around Long Beach, but I never connected with the vibe—too much ego and "I'm better than you" energy. Because of that, I trained on my own at a fitness gym for years. Over time, I realized something was missing, so I decided to visit Oum Ry's gym.

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile by Kru Oum Ry himself, and immediately felt at home. At over 80 years old, Oum Ry treats his students like family and teaches authentic techniques rooted in ancient Khmer fighting systems. This includes Pradal Serey (Khmer kickboxing) and an even older system called Tvier Pram Bey—"Eight Gates"—representing two hands, two elbows, two knees, and two feet.

Oum Ry is a living legend—humble, caring, and still teaching with passion. This is as authentic as it gets. You're learning an ancient Khmer fighting tradition that has been passed directly down to him.

Channee Math

Student

★★★★★

Google Reviews

"It can be nerve wracking to walk into a new gym but Lok Kru Oum Ry and his students are so welcoming. If you want to be challenged and train with people that feel like family this is the place to be."

Illahe Choi

★★★★★

Google Reviews

"This place is history. You feel the legacy the moment you walk in."

Cristina Nunez

★★★★★

Google Reviews

You can learn a lot from this small gym. They make you feel like your are a part of a family

Phiream Sok

Student

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Professional Khmer kickboxing training for all ages and skill levels. No contracts or uniforms required.

Oum Ry and the next generation — still training, still growing, still welcoming at the Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center since 1987

Come visit us first

Come by and meet the coaches, watch a class, and see the community that makes this gym special. At 82 years old, Coach Oum Ry still welcomes every new student with a smile. Give us a call or stop by — we'll show you around and answer any questions you have.

No contracts required

No uniforms needed

All ages & skill levels welcome

Walk-ins encouraged

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Walk-ins welcome Mon-Fri 10am-12PM & 5:00PM-9PM • Rates available by phone or in person