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Do Not Pull Your Fist Back When Punching

Stop telegraphing your punches. This guide explains why pulling your fist back before striking is a common beginner mistake in Lethwei.
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Top 5 Tips For Lethwei Beginners

New to Lethwei? Start your Lethwei journey with these five essential beginner tips for safer, faster, and more effective progress.
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Why Is Lethwei Called “Bare-Knuckle” if Fighters Wrap Their Hands?

Why is Lethwei called a bare-knuckle sport if fighters wrap their hands? This article explains the history behind Lethwei hand wraps, how they differ from boxing gloves, and how they preserve the sport's traditional bare-knuckle character while reducing the risk of hand injuries.
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Why Is It Spelled “L-E-T-H-W-E-I”?

Why is Myanmar's traditional bare-knuckle combat sport spelled Lethwei instead of Letwei, Lakhwe, or Let Whay? This article explores the Burmese word ‘လက်ဝှေ့’, the challenges of Romanization,  and how English speakers may mispronounce the name today. 
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A Response to the Small Talent Pool Criticism – Lethwei Is A Cactus

Why does Lethwei have a small talent pool, and does that make it an inferior martial art? This article explores how history, economics, and limited global access shaped Lethwei, arguing that a small competitive scene reflects circumstance more than a final judgment of its quality. 
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Why are Open-Hand Techniques Not Used In Lethwei

Discover why offensive open-hand techniques are almost never seen in Lethwei despite not being prohibited by its rules. This article explores the historical, cultural, and practical reasons behind their absence.
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Myanmar Lethwei Federation’s Trainer Course: Photos, Videos, and Highlights

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The Master of the Clinch Will Win All Fights

Why do Lethwei fighters say, “The master of the clinch will win all fights”? This article explores the importance of the clinch in Lethwei, revealing why close-range dominance is often the key to victory in Myanmar’s traditional combat sport.
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Traditional Lethwei Remedy – “Will He Be Able to Stand?”

A brutal 90-minute Lethwei battle left champion Eh Htee Kaw barely able to walk, leading to an intense traditional healing treatment using deep-tissue massage. This article explores the firsthand story behind the remedy and examines how traditional Lethwei recovery methods compare with modern sports medicine.
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What Are You Not Allowed To Do In Traditional Lethwei?

What techniques are actually forbidden in Lethwei? This article explores the rules, customs, and fighting philosophy that define what fighters can and cannot do inside the Lethwei ring.