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Originally Posted by theprophet
That's odd, I've been watching some Lethwei fights online & I'm under the impression they hold their hands much lower then MT. The MT style I've done (Sityodtong) we hold our hands thumbs to the height of our temples, can't get much higher then that!!
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hello,
agreed. those with low hands/elbows are likely weapon oriented (competitions aren't of course, just the system as presented). you are accustomed to seeing a stance that is a bit more low-sideways than muaythai with hands/elbows at about waist hieght? this is what muaythai looked like in the 20's-50's. still influenced by weapon usage (without shields).
thaing (generic all-encompassing form) resembles the malay weapon/shield fighters. they use this small shield to defend thier heads and not much else. they use a lot of low leg kicks and straight kicks. when unarmed, they still hold hands very high and strike with hands at short ranges (resembles silat in this striking).
these differences may still exist due to a lack of a MASSIVE sport infrastructure like that of thailand. also, not sure what rules differences exist in the competitions they do have.
thanks