Burmese boxing greater than Muay Thai?

**kyokushinkid** · Posted On: 5/22/2006 11:30pm

I recently heard of and saw some fights of Burmese Boxing. From the looks of it, it is muay thai without gloves, and HEADBUTTS are allowed. Have i stumbled upon the best form of kickboxing?

“I come to you with only Karate, Empty Hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong, then here are my weapons, Karate, my Empty Hands.”

**kyokushinkid** · Posted On: 5/22/2006 11:32pm

accidental double post...

**Smeagol** · Posted On: 5/23/2006 7:31am

Yes, burmese boxers are badass.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 5/23/2006 8:04am

Originally Posted by Smeagol

Yes, burmese boxers are badass.

Meh, but only after they pump themselves up with strenght-enhancing drugs... I learned that after watching Ong-Bak... :tard: BWHWHAHAHAHAHAH

KK-kid, are you referring to the Lethwei clips at http://www.thaing.net/lethwei.htm ? Those are pretty interesting to watch.

**Saker** · Posted On: 5/23/2006 8:43am

muay thai without gloves

Yes it's also muay thai without western boxings influence hence the fact their punching is somewhat sloppy. David Scott (my old sensei) included it in one of his books. Personally I love the way they fight in pits rather than rings for a real gladiatorial flavour.

Have i stumbled upon the best form of kickboxing?

Non, C'est La Boxe Savate Francais.:headbang:

**Shawarma** · Posted On: 5/23/2006 8:48am

From what I recall a MT person telling me, their fighting ruleset gives them really bad habits. Like falling down on purpose after throwing a failed technique. Burmese boxing matches aren't judged, you have to score a KO to win, so you can let yourself fall down without being penalized in any way to avoid the counterattack. This is just word of mouth, though, but you can clearly see that they fall down a lot in the vids.

**kyokushinkid** · Posted On: 5/23/2006 10:13am

Originally Posted by Shawarma

From what I recall a MT person telling me, their fighting ruleset gives them really bad habits. Like falling down on purpose after throwing a failed technique. Burmese boxing matches aren't judged, you have to score a KO to win, so you can let yourself fall down without being penalized in any way to avoid the counterattack. This is just word of mouth, though, but you can clearly see that they fall down a lot in the vids.

Yes i went back and watched the lethwei fights and they do tend to fall down alot.

“I come to you with only Karate, Empty Hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong, then here are my weapons, Karate, my Empty Hands.”