Naban

Naban
Naban
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Also known as Burmese wrestling
Focus Grappling
Country of origin  Myanmar
Parenthood Malla-yuddha
Olympic sport no
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Naban (Burmese: နပန်း, pronounced [nəbáɴ]) is a style of wrestling from Myanmar. Related to Tibetan and Cambodian grappling arts,[citation needed] naban was originally based on Indian wrestling.[1] It became popular in rural areas where it was often performed at festivals alongside lethwei matches. Naban is most commonly practiced by the tribal peoples of Myanmar. The Chin, Kachin and Karen have a reputation for their skilled wrestlers.[1]

Arakanese naban

Techniques include joint locks, strikes to pressure points, and chokeholds. Any part of the opponent's body is a legal target.

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  1. ^ a b Donn F. Draeger and Robert W. Smith (1969). Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts. Kodansha. ISBN 978-0-87011-436-6.