Myanmar Lethwei.
Myanmar Traditional Boxing is a form of kickboxing which originated in 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 and Muay Thai from Thailand.
If Thai Boxing is the science of 8 limbs, then 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. Myanmar boxers are said to be slightly bigger and taller than their Thai counterparts. The techniques are a bit slower and stronger than in the other Southeast Asian kickboxing forms. There are records recording Lethwei style matches dating back to the Pyu Empire in Myanmar. Ancient Myanmar armies successfully used Lethwei, Bando and its armed sibling Banshay in winning many wars against neighboring countries.
Participants fight without gloves or protection, wrapping only their hands in hemp or gauze cloth. Fights are traditionally held outdoors in sandpits instead of rings, but in modern times they are now held in rings. Popular techniques in Lethwei include leg kicks, knees, elbows, head butts, raking knuckle strikes, and take downs.
Matches traditionally and ultimately would go until a fighter could no longer continue. In earlier times, there no draws, only a win or loss by knockout. No point system existed. Extreme bloodshed was very common and death in the ring was no surprise. Nowadays in the match, if a knockout occurs, the boxer is revived and has the option of continuing; as a result, defense, conditioning, and learning to absorb punishment are very important. Myanmar boxers spend a great deal of time preparing the body to absorb impact and conditioning their weapons to dish it out. Matches today are carried out in both the traditional manner and a more modern offshoot started in 1996, the Myanma Traditional boxing. The modern style has changed to make the contests more of an organized sport under the government's organization. It should be noted that the modern style of Myanma Traditional Boxing greatly resembles Muay Thai in its sporting outlook, and not quite the rougher and tumble fighting of its rural roots.
Sanshou Vs. Muay Thai Fight
Wing Chun vs Tae Kwon Do Movie Fight Scene
Published in Movie Fights
No Way Out Final Fight Scene (Wing Chun vs Tae Kwon Do)
Kali vs Silat Martial Arts
Published in Pencak Silat Training
Demonstration of Kali Filipino Martial Arts against Silat Martial Arts
Judo vs. Wrestling - Frank Trigg vs Bill Simpson
Published in Judo
Judoka vs. Pro Wrestler Bill Simpson is the Judoka vs. Frank Trigg is the Wrestler at Dale Cook's 1995 ACE World Series of Martial Arts.
The legendary Undefeated Rickson Gracie once again displays the power of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and defeats TWO much larger Wrestlers Back to Back without barely breaking a sweat! Gracie Jiu Jitsu has PROVEN to be the best single Martial Art by defeating Challengers from all other styles for over 60 years. Unlike other Martial Arts which rely on theory and myths, Gracie Jiu Jitsu proves it's techniques.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu vs. Bodybuilder
Wing Chun vs. Kickboxing dude
Published in Wing Chun Training
Sparring video of some wing chun dude versus a kickboxing guy. Either the wing chun-ist is very good, or the kickboxer is very bad. You be the judge.
CAN YOU FIGHT?
Learn real fight skills personalized to your fighting style.
FIGHTER STRENGTH
Gain the strength to bash down enemies, walls and whatever is in front of you.
H2H Combat
Learn the military unarmed combat techniques used by soldiers and police officers
GAIN MUSCLE
Learn the exercises, diet and skills to gain solid muscle mass.