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ABOUT
BANSHAY
Banshay is a term for martial arts of Myanmar (formerly Burma, which borders India, China and Thailand). Banshay, a general term which focuses on weapon use. Both Indian
and Chinese sources influenced the development of weapons systems.
The sword, staff and spear are the major weapons. With the sword,
the goal is to disarm the opponent. Sword fights are even conducted
with the sword still sheathed, since only under extreme conditions
will a Burmese swordsman unsheathe his or her sword.
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