Lethwei

The Art of 9 Limbs: Exploring Myanmar’s Violent Lethwei Martial Art

Did you know that one of the world’s most deadly combat sports is Lethwei, the indigenous martial art of Myanmar? Lethwei, or Burmese bare-knuckle boxing, is a centuries-old martial art that blends full-contact fighting with striking maneuvers. Headbutts are one of its defining characteristics, which elevates this martial art to a very violent and intense […]