BANDO MARTIAL ARTS

Bando is a composite or synthesis of numerous traditional personal combative systems from Burma. Various etymologists express their views toward the word differently. The word Bando has been used in place of the concept of “Thaing” or “Bama Thaing” for easy pronunciation and identification. This martial art origins are closely linked to Buddhist temples and their teachings, the temples also traditionally functioned as educational centers. The mix of Chinese and Indian martial arts, particularly the animal styles were what originally gave birth to bando. The earliest meanings of the word were self-discipline, self-development and self-improvement. Later, it came to mean self-protection or self-defense. Forms and techniques in bando are based on the movements of animals. Such routines include the boar, bull, cobra, leopard or panther, monkey, python, scorpion, tiger and viper. The moves in each pattern are characterized by the animal which they imitate includes crushing, strangling and gripping moves. The tiger form involves clawing and ripping, the viper form stresses flexibility while the deer form develops alertness and many more.

In terms of technique, the fighter in this form of combat encourages the use of both the offensive and defensive technique. Techniques are learned first through formal exercises in some systems and only later through sparring. There are many styles of Bando, but most follow basic instructional patterns. The art emphasizes initial withdrawal followed by an attack outside the opponent's reach. All parts of the body are employed in these attacks, and once the initial technique is delivered, grappling and locking techniques are used. Although Bando is an unarmed combat sports, there are aspects of the other Weapon hands of the Bando Discipline also called Banshay traditionally. Handheld traditional Burmese weaponry includes a variety of wooden and bamboo armaments including stick fighting, sword fighting, knife fighting, spear fighting and combat archery.

Training bando schools start off by teaching the basic stances and the footholds. It lasts for several months or it may continue for years depending on the style being taught. In the second stage, student has to go through a series of blocking and parrying techniques. Lastly, the final stage involves the learning of offensive techniques. But before they learns these techniques, the master makes sure that they will not abuse their knowledge. This 토토사이트 cautious attitude towards the learning of the martial arts was probably derived from the Chinese tradition of martial arts instruction.