lethwei

Lethwei is a traditional Burmese martial art known for its bareknuckle style and allowance of headbutts, which practitioners view as an essential combat tradition.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as a source of solace and outlet for youth amid Myanmar's ongoing conflict.

Latest on lethwei

• ‘Can’t live without fighting’: Myanmar youth find solace in bareknuckle lethwei
• Lethwei remains a dominant combat tradition in Burma, with practitioners like Luck viewing it as essential to their lives despite its brutal nature.
• Su Luck, a 19-year-old fighter who competes under the ring name 'Peace Prize,' stated she cannot live without fighting and has never considered abandoning the sport.
• Myanmar's lethwei martial art, which permits headbutts and aims for knockout blows, has drawn youth seeking outlets amid the country's ongoing conflict.

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