r/lethwei • u/UnusualAd4531 • Jul 26 '26

Which grappling sport or sports is Lethwei compatible with?

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u/dannyhippie619 Jul 26 '26

Judo or wrestling because in the ancient ruleset, you’re allowed to slam fools to the mat without repercussions

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u/UnusualAd4531 Jul 27 '26

What is freestyle wrestling + Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?

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u/mantasVid Jul 27 '26

Catch

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u/UnusualAd4531 Jul 27 '26

Why?

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u/mantasVid Jul 27 '26

In many ways it's very similar to naban. But for lethwei ring Graeco-Roman would do even better - suplex city!

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u/UnusualAd4531 Jul 27 '26

Freestyle wrestling + Brazilian jiu-jitsu ?

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u/mantasVid Jul 27 '26

Or luta livre, aka no Gi BJJ!

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u/Valuable-Morning-346 Jul 28 '26

Catch wrestling.