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Lethwei လက်ဝှေ့

MyanmarSoutheast AsiaCombat sportSoutheast Asian

Burmese bare-knuckle boxing permitting headbutts.

Key characteristics

  • Headbutts, bare-knuckle wraps

Forms & curriculum

  • Varies by school.

What training looks like

Competition-oriented training emphasises conditioning, pad and bag work, technical drilling and regular sparring under the sport's rules.

Questions to ask a school

  • Is competition optional?
  • Is there a fitness or beginner track?
  • How is hard sparring managed?
Photo: Lethwei Master · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Quick facts

OriginMyanmar
Era / founderAncient Burma
FamilySoutheast Asian
TypeCombat sport

Related arts

Muay Thai

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