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A Burmese martial art, Banshay focuses mainly on the staff, sword and spear. It is influenced by Chinese and Indian sources and uses the Dha (or sword). During training the weapon is sheathed and before demonstrations and performances there is a pre-fight war dance in which the swordsman spins one or two swords close to the body without causing themselves harm. |