Lethwei (Burmese Boxing)

Lethwei or Lethawae (Read as "Let-whae", but quickly) ; also known as Burmese Boxing and Myanmar Traditional Boxing, is a form of kickboxing which originated in Burma (Myanmar). Lethwei is in many ways similar to its siblings from neighboring South-East Asian countries such as Tomoi from Malaysia, Pradal Serey from Cambodia, Muay Lao from Laos and Muay Thai from Thailand.

Muay Thai is referred to as the science of 8 limbs, so Lethwei can be called the science of 9 limbs, due to the allowance of head butts. In comparison, Lethwei can be interpreted as being bolder and more extreme. The techniques are a bit slower and stronger than in the other Southeast Asian kickboxing forms, possibly because it has more Indian influence than the other styles.. There are records recording Lethwei style matches dating back to the Pyu empire in Burma. Ancient Burma armies successfully used Lethwei, Bando and its armed sibling Banshay in winning many wars against neighboring countries.

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[Khukuris]

Burmsee Boxer might actually be tougher than thai fighters. At least I.M.H.O

[someguy6481]

this is more like it.

[cosanostracz]

It is more like muay boran.

[tawewek]

crazy lethwei... hahaaha

[maxkungfu]

Martial Arts is for fighting...if martial art(or master) doen't teach you to fight..it's better you give it up...it doen't worth!!then...lethwei is fighting...and I respect it...you must be brave to practice it..or not?and you get a real fighter...

[hotpopcorncake]

thats crazy i love it ,its just like the old time ,but then again that could be dangerous ,this how people should be fighting

[kiensmf]

looks well rough

[coumarane]

It is very like muay thai.

Thanks for this videp anyway.