Butthan is a martial art originating in Bangladesh. It is said to focus on overall improvement of body and mind, beyond just the physical skills. It is a hybrid style, containing elements derived from Chinese, Indian, Myanmar and Tibetan martial arts. Butthan is recognized by the National Sports Council, the Ministry of Youth & Sports of Bangladesh. According to founder Acharya YureeVajramuneebutthan has four pillars: sports, self-purification, well-being and self-defence.(International Butthan Federation, n.d.)
History/Development
Butthan was founded by MakYuree (Acharya YureeVajramunee) who wanted to revive India’s martial arts heritage under the name of ‘Butthan’. The international Butthan Federation was inaugurated in 1996 in Texas, USA.(International Butthan Federation, n.d.)
Transmission (Policies/institutions)
Founder Yuree travels the world to promote the art. (Mohammad, 2019)
Relevant Organisations
- Bangladesh Butthan Federation (BBUF) - International Butthan Federation (IBUF)
Additional Materials
On YouTube many videos with Dr. MakYuree can be found in both Bengali and English. He also participated in several TV shows.Appearance on ‘Superhuman Showdown’ on Quest TV (2012):
An introductory video by the International Butthan Federation:
References
- International Butthan Federation> http://ibufhq.org - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butthan , https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/ব্যুত্থান - Mohammad, L. (2019). “Butthan – The noble art of self-defence and personal development”, The Borneo Bulletin,https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2019/09/butthan-noble-art-self-defence-personal-development/
Note: there is a lack of reliable studies in both English and Bengali
