What is Lethwei? | A Beginners Guide

Today we're taking a quick dive into the world of Lethwei / Burmese Bare Knuckle Boxing. What exactly is this sport, and how does it differ from Muay Thai, and why isn't it more popular? Let's find out! 00:00 Intro 00:24 What is Lethwei 00:46 History of Lethwei 01:23 Ruleset 02:41 Modern Lethwei 03:14 Cultural Significance 03:58 Golden Belt 04:11 Notable Fighters 04:40 Why Isn't Lethwei More Popular? 06:52 Global Expansion 07:36 Outro Here are a few more videos if you'd like to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtWeZf6IjF0&t=0s https://youtu.be/7niKkz-ZCDY?si=PRm-BZ0nfVapJ5am https://youtu.be/sY79BWdMGGk?si=eE5x3q0hi_0e0KPA https://youtu.be/ns3WUunrqvQ https://youtu.be/sI1303YfR8Q Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/combatcultureusa/ (@combatcultureusa) Subscribe to our channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/CombatCultureUSA