Lethwei

Its not as popular as Muay Thai on the international scene at least not yet. Considered one of the worlds most brutal and effective fighting arts Lethwei is a unique form of Southeast Asian kickboxing known as the ART OF 9 LIMBS.

Lethwei world champion Dave Leduc has been campaigning for Lethwei as the most effective striking art in the world in recent years.

Lethwei. It refers to Lethwei which is one of the most brutal martial arts on the planet. The Burmese sport of Lethwei pronounced Leth-Way has come to the fore recently seeing a huge surge in interest from around the world. Train smart using robust weighted gloves with flexibility in the hands and support in the wrists.

Mitigate the wear and tear by investing early in quality pads gloves and wraps. By the way in Burmese let in means hand and wave means wave or swing. The Leduc Lethwei Online Academy Study the art of 9 Limbs online and learn all the Lethwei techniques such as headbutts elbows punches kicks takedowns counters conditioning from the champ himself.

British Lethwei Council BLC London United Kingdom. In Burmese language the t is silent in Lethwei. If one pronounces the way lethwei is typically pronounced with th sound in the middle no native Burmese speaker would realize you are talking about Burmese style of boxing.

Gloves are not worn just hand wraps and tape and a knockout is the only way to win. 2023 likes 5 talking about this. Lethwei is known as the art of nine limbs as it utilises all of the strikes of Muay Thai but also includes headbutts and throws not permitted in Thailand.

Lethwei or Burmese boxing is a full contact combat sport from Myanmar that is competed bareknuckle with only tape and gauze while fighters are allowed to strike with their fists elbows knees feet and headbutts. With many now left wondering is Lethwei a better sport than Muay Thai. Muay Boran or Toi Muay is an umbrella term for the unarmed Martial Arts of Thailand.

It is pronounced Lay-way. Mainly due to French Canadian World champion David Leducs recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. I recommend Twins Top King Fairtex or Yokkao.

Lethwei is a high-impact sport and takes a toll on your body. Commonwealth and United Kingdom Lethwei The International Lethwei Federation Great Britain ILFGB and. Regular fights pack out.