Naban

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Rakhine naban

Naban is a term for the various grappling martial arts of Myanmar. Techniques include joint locks, strikes to pressure points, and choke holds. Any part of the opponent's body is a legal target.

Naban is a cousin of similar wrestling arts found in places like Cambodia and Tibet. It was originally based on old Indian styles of wrestling like Malla-yuddha. It became popular in rural areas where it was often performed at festivals alongside Lethwei (Burmese boxing). Today, Naban's practice is kept up mostly by the tribes of Myanmar. The Chin, Kachin and Karen have a reputation for their skilled wrestlers.

Contents 1 Internal links 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Internal links

• Burmese martial arts(Thaing)
• Lethwei
• Banshay

[edit] See also

• Khmer traditional wrestling
• Malla-yuddha
• Mongolian wrestling
• Shuai jiao

[edit] References

• Bando, philosophy, principles et practice, M.Gyi, IST edition, 2000 : ABA online store
• Traditional Burmese Boxing, Zoran Rebac, Ed. Paladin Press, 2003
• Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts, D.F.Draeger, R.W.Smith, Kodansha, 1969

[edit] External links

• French Bando & Lethwei Federation
• American Bando Association & More Info (Greater Hartford Bando Association page)
• thaing, Advanced Fighting System.

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