Naban (
Burmese: နပန်း, pronounced[nəbáɰ̃]) is a traditional form of
grappling from
Myanmar. Naban is integrated into other fighting styles instead of existing as a separate martial art.[1] Originally based on
Indian wrestling,[2] it is practiced primarily in rural areas. Naban is especially popular among the Kachin and Chin tribes that have Himalayan origins. Techniques include
joint locks, strikes to
pressure points, palm strikes, foot strikes and
chokeholds. Any part of the opponent's body is a legal target.
Myanmar
