Lethwei | LETHWEI - The ancient fighting sport of Myanmar

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Lethwei (Burmese: လက်ဝှေ့; IPA: [lɛʔ.ʍḛ]), or Burmese boxing, is a full contact combat sport from Myanmar that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. Lethwei is considered to be one of the most brutal martial arts in the world, because the fights are done bareknuckle, with only the use of tape and gauze and headbutts are permitted. The art uses takedowns, fists, elbows, knees, feet, and, unusually, the head. Although disallowed in most combat sports, headbutting is an important weapon in a Lethwei fighter's arsenal. This is the reason it is also known as "The Art of 9 Limbs".

Lethwei

The bloodiest and most brutal fights in the world

Read all about the history and the rules for the world toughest sport aswell as enjoy one of the documetaries below.

History

Rules

Lethwei: Välkommen

Myanmar's Lethwei - the most brutal combat sport in the world?

Pound for Pound the best Fighter in the World - King of Lethwei - Tway Ma Shaung

What Happens When Muai Thai Fighters Try Lethwei?

Lethwei: Video

Lethwei: Kontakt

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