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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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