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Naban is a term for the various grappling martial arts of Myanmar. Techniques include joint locks. strikes to pressure points. and choke holds. Any part of the opponent's body is a legal target. Naban is a cousin of similar wrestling arts found in places like Cambodia and Tibet.
It was originally based on old Indian styles of wrestling like Malla-yuddha. It became popular in rural areas where it was often performed at festivals. Today. Naban's practice is kept up mostly by the tribes of Myanmar. The Chin. Kachin and Karen have a reputation for their skilled wrestlers.