Myanmar's Lethwei: A Reflection of Resilience in the Face of Chaos In a country ravaged by conflict, one might expect a culture of pacifism to emerge as a coping mechanism for its citizens.
However, Myanmar's story is a stark contrast to this notion. The nation has been beset by five years of devastating civil war, yet it finds solace in the most primal and brutal form of martial arts: lethwei.
This traditional Burmese boxing style, where headbutts are encouraged and knockout blows are the ultimate goal, seems counterintuitive as a refuge for young people.