Naban (Burmese Wrestling)
နပန်းTraditional Myanmar (Burmese) wrestling system focused on takedowns and ground locks.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginMyanmar
MyanmarRegionAsia
Primary FocusGrappling
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt SystemNo grades
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, informal
LineageFolk
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringFull contact
Role of WeaponsNo weapons
Role of FormsNo forms
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesKids groups common
Senior FriendlyNot suitable for seniors
Physical Demand4/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve2/5
Self-Defence Value2/5
Fitness Value4/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemNo grades
Competition FormatPoint fighting
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated PractitionersUnder 10k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsCore
Ground fightingMarginal
Locks & holdsNot used
WeaponsNot used
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About Naban (Burmese Wrestling)
Naban is a traditional Burmese (Myanmar) wrestling style that forms part of the Thaing system. It uses grabs, hip throws, chokes, joint locks, and ground control. Historically, it served as a training ground for Burmese infantry.
Similar styles
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