Lethwei
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Let-hwei or Lek Whay, also called Burmese boxing, is a full contact combat sport originating from Myanmar and is considered one of the most brutal martial arts in the world. Lethwei fighters use stand
Late 19th century Lethwei match in Myanmar. The fighter on the left bears a Htoe Kwin tattoo and hitched up longyi (paso hkadaung kyaik).
Watercolour painting from 1897 depicting a 19th century boxing match. All fighters wear longyi and Htoe Kwin tattoos.
Illustration of the lekkha moun
Spinning elbow strike
The traditional martial arts of the Mainland Southeast Asia are related to one another, and as a group to Indian martial arts. The most salient common feature is Mainland Southeast Asia kickboxing. Th
800 year old Cambodian stone carving of thrust kick. The thrust kick is a staple of modern pradal serey.
Muay Thai Foot-thrust (Thip)