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14-September-2008 12:50:24 - Burmese martial arts Eagle form Eagle form Burmese martial arts, collectively called Thaing, have a long history, which includes regional influences. Contents 1 Origins 2 Training levels 3 Under the British 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Origins Burma also known as Myanmar borders India, China and Thailand. As a result, it possesses a rich martial arts heritage. As with the fabled Shaolin Temple of China, Buddhist monks from India introduced the martial arts into Burma almost 2000 years ago. Later, Chinese styles filtered their way south, merging with earlier influences to form the martial body of knowledge collectively known as Thaing. Traditional arakan naban Traditional arakan naban Originally, there were nine main forms of Thaing corresponding to each of Burma's major ethnic groups, namely the Burmese, Chinese, Indian, Chin, Kachin, Karen, Mon, Shan and Talaing. Today, Thaing includes both unarmed arts, of which Bando is the most widely known, as well as arts of the sword, staff, and spear, 'Banshay. Other unarmed arts include Naban or Burmese wrestling and Lethwei or Burmese boxing, closely related to other boxing styles found in Southeast Asia. As in the case of China, Buddhist monks had much to do with the development of the fighting arts in Burma. There are many legends about Buddhist monks teaching students the martial arts in secret. In those days, it was unwise to make public one's fighting techniques. Once a technique became public property, it was no longer as effective as before, because counters would be invented to neutralize the techniques. Therefore it was safer for the monks to teach their martial arts in the close secrecy of the monastery. Thaing Fighting with Dha 3 Note: Typical Burmese hairstyle Yaung Don during that period Thaing Fighting with Dha 3 Note: Typical Burmese hairstyle Yaung Don during that period Ancient writings reveal that as far back as the time of King Anawrahta 1044 - 77 A.D. Buddhist monks were teaching the secrets of breath-control and mediation practice in addition to the principle of yielding of force - a principle that is found in arts like tai chi, aikido, and even judo. Modern naban Modern naban These techniques spread by the 11th century monks were handed down from generation to generation until now, where they have become part of the 'bando' system of Burmese martial arts. The method known as Thaing Byaing Byan in Burma is a unique fighting art of mysterious origin. Generally, the name U Maung Lay is closely associated to this method. It was said that his master came down from Norther Shan state and taught only 3 students, the yougest was U Maung Lay and he became a founder of Thaing Byaing Byan group in Burma. Unique philosophy that differ in many ways from other fighting arts in Burma is notable and the moves and the training patterns are remarkably different from other methods found in Burma. Thaing Fighting with Dha 3 Note: Typical Burmese hairstyle Yaung Don during that period Thaing Fighting with Dha 3 Note: Typical Burmese hairstyle Yaung Don during that period Thaing Byong Byan also known as Khu-Kar-Chant meaning Counter Thaing is the Jujitsu of Burmese martial arts. Students and teachers of Thaing Byong Byan usually wear traditional shan dress. Thaing Byong Byan technique is known to be very effective in close quarter combats. The history of this technique is told to be originated in Kanbawza palace martial art technique. Whether this means Kanbawza palace in Shan State or Kanbawza Thadi or Hanthawadi Palace in Pegu is unclear. Among the arts of unarmed combat listed under the term 'thaing' are: Bando Animal system or free hands system Banshay Arts of the sword, staff and spear Lethwei Burmese Boxing Naban Burmese wrestling Lethwei Lethwei Training levels All bando schools start off by teaching the basic stances and the footholds as is common to most Asian martial arts. This preliminary stage of training lasts for several months. In some cases the first stage might drag on for years, depending on the instructor or the style of bando being taught. Thaing Fighting with Dha 3 Note: Typical Burmese hairstyle Yaung Don during that period Thaing Fighting with Dha 3 Note: Typical Burmese hairstyle Yaung Don during that period In the second stage of training, the bando student has to go through a whole arsenal of blocking and parrying techniques. At the end of this stage, the student is fairly well equipped for defending himself against unarmed attackers. But he cannot be regarded as a full-fledged fighter. The final stage involves the learning of offensive techniques. Before the student learns these techniques, the master makes sure that he will not abuse his knowledge. There have been many cases of students abusing their acquired skills to the extent that sometimes the masters are threatened. Under the British All forms of Burmese martial arts or Bama Thaing suffered enormously under British rule 1888 - 1947 as the colonial administration at the time took draconian measures to stamp out any form of resistance. Anyone found practising and/or teaching martial arts were labelled as rebel or insurgent affiliate and were summarily prosecuted. Thaing exhibitions and competitions were banned altogether. Traditional Pwe Kyaung or Martial art teaching Buddhist monastery were outlawed. Burmese craftman and blacksmiths were banned from making any martial arts weaponry including Burmese sword or 'dha'. They were only permitted to make decorative form of dha. Pongyi thaing Pongyi thaing Cardio lethwei : moderm training Cardio lethwei : moderm training See also Thaing burmese Bando, Pongyi thaing, Banshay Lethwei Bando kickboxing Naban Min Zin, Bando yoga References Ba Than Gyi, Manual of the Bando discipline, National Bando Association, Burma, 1946-68 Maung Gyi, Bando, philosophy, principles et practice, IST ion, 2000 Maung Gyi, Burmese bando boxing, Ed. R.Maxwell, Baltimore, 1978 Don F.Draeger and Robert W.Smith, Comprehensive Asian Fighting arts, E. Kodansha, Tokyo, 1969 Zoran Rebac, Traditional Burmese boxing, Ed. Paladin Press, Boulder, 2003 External links French Bando Lethwei Federation American Bando Association USA American Bando Association More Info Greater Hartford Bando Association page Advanced Fighting System Bando of New England Northern Virginia Bando Club Bohans Family Martial Arts Infos Galaxy Atlanta Martial Arts James Hom Librairie Drogbrothers v d e Martial arts by country of origin The Martial Arts Portal Brazil: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Capoeira Burma Myanmar: Bando Lethwei Cambodia: Bokator Pradal Serey Canada: Okichitaw China: Baguazhang BÄ?jÃquán Northern Praying Mantis Shaolin kung fu Shuai Jiao Tai chi chuan Wing Chun Xingyiquan Zui Quan Choi Lei Fut Egypt: Egyptian stick fencing France: Kinomichi Savate Greco-Roman wrestling Germany: German school of fencing Greece: Pankration Iceland: Glima India: Gatka Kalarippayattu Malla-yuddha Pehlwani Silambam Vajra Mushti Iran: Varzesh-e Pahlavani Ireland: Bataireacht Israel: Krav Maga Italy: Italian school of swordsmanship Japan: Aikido BattÅ?jutsu HojÅ?jutsu IaidÅ? 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