In Lethwei kickboxing, she has to fight until her opponent is unconscious

More women are practising Myanmar's very own martial art called Lethwei - the sport encourages head-butts and winning by knock-out only. Photos: AFP

[caption id="attachment_138366" align="alignnone" width="770"] More women are practising Myanmar's very own martial art called Lethwei - the sport encourages head-butts and winning by knock-out only. Photos: AFP[/caption]

Moe Pwint Oo shoots the grimy punchbag a steely glare before slamming her fist into it, striking a blow for equality as she practises Myanmar's homespun martial art Lethwei – a sport that encourages head-butting and grants victory by knock-out only.