Chris Crudelli travels to the Shaolin temple in China & the UK's National Physics laboratory tests how much force is required to break concrete kerb stones with his own bare hand.
Vietnam Kung Fu San Da on the street
Glad to see our vietnam Kung Fu brothers is still doing old school San Da (free fight) but compare to our previous generation we have more safety gears. Gloves and groin guard, only gum shield is missing in this fight. But still fight on the street or in the park same as before. All south east asia Kung Fu share similar styles and techniques, perhaps this is due to the same lineage we share.
No time to do exercise! How to improve your flexibility?
We all heard of no time to do exercise, if you don’t have time you make time. No matter how busy we are we still make time to eat, to drink and to go to the toilet. If you can do that why can’t you arrange some time for exercise. Even 5 mins of stretching everyday is good for you. The bottom line is do you really want to improve your fitness. If you do you have to do something you can’t just sit there and get fit.
If you running like a headless chicken busy all the time, you might think you are working hard. Successful person have time to do whatever they like in their life, not because they have more time but because they are good at time management. So they can utilize their time more effectively and effeciently.
By having strong mind is not enough, strong mind need a strong body to live in. When you learnt to let go in life, you will find peace and harmony within you. Once you have peace within yourself you can find peace around you.
Having a healthy mind and body will improve your concentration and productivity. No matter what exercise you choose to do you need to enjoy doing it. Otherwise you are not getting full package for what you put in.
Kung Fu is great for full body workout, both phyciscally and mentally. Kung Fu practictioners come in all shape and sizes, no one is too young or too old, too weak or too strong, too short or too tall. Important is one step at a time, learn to be patience and train in your own pace, doing exercise is to get fit, not to get injury. It is important to do with the right techniques otherwise you will do more harm than good. Each and everyone of our bodies are unique in shape, size and flexibility. When you execute a stretch or a strike extend your body fully as you comfortably can today. When you repeat the same movement tomorrow you will find it became a bit easier and you can extend a little bit further, day after day of stretching you will naturally feel your flexibility, balance, strength are improving.
So no more excuse for not doing any exercises! Kung Fu streching can be perform anywhere anytime without any equipments, all you need is your own body weight and the right mind set to do it everyday in order to see the benefits.
Over the years, I had train many people from all shape and sizes. One common thing is they all see benefits not just in fitness but also in their daily life, at work and at home. All because they have more positive energy!
www.kungfufitness.co.uk
Over the years, I had train many people from all shape and sizes. One common thing is they all see benefits not just in fitness but also in their daily life, at work and at home. All because they have more positive energy!
www.kungfufitness.co.uk
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Halloween Party 8pm till late
Our annual famous Halloween Party is here!
Burrells Wharf Function Room
Burrells Wharf
Westferry Road
London
E14 3TH Map>>
Date: Sat 27th Oct 2012
Time: 8pm till late
Bring: Drinks
Dress: Dress to impress
Fee: Free
Dj and Games on offer. Everyone is invited!
Old School Lethwei Camp (Bando Kick Boxing)
This documentary met with Saw Thi Aung Former Champion at his lethwei training camp.
A short piece on Burmese kickboxers edited from footage shot for our film "They Call it Myanmar".
www.theycallitmyanmar.com
Shot clandestinely over a 2-year period by best-selling novelist and filmmaker, Robert H. Lieberman, this film provides a rare look at the second-most isolated country on the planet. It lifts the curtain to expose the everyday life in a country that has been held in the iron grip of a brutal military regime for 48 years.
This unique feature length documentary, culled from over 120 hours of striking images, is an impressionistic journey. Interviews and interactions with more than 100 people throughout Burma, including an interview with the recently released Aung San Suu Kyi, are interwoven with spectacular footage of this little seen nation and its people.
Though Burma has tumbled from one of the most prosperous and advanced countries in Southeast Asia to one of the world's poorest, "They Call It Myanmar" is a story of beauty, courage and hope.
A short piece on Burmese kickboxers edited from footage shot for our film "They Call it Myanmar".
www.theycallitmyanmar.com
Shot clandestinely over a 2-year period by best-selling novelist and filmmaker, Robert H. Lieberman, this film provides a rare look at the second-most isolated country on the planet. It lifts the curtain to expose the everyday life in a country that has been held in the iron grip of a brutal military regime for 48 years.
This unique feature length documentary, culled from over 120 hours of striking images, is an impressionistic journey. Interviews and interactions with more than 100 people throughout Burma, including an interview with the recently released Aung San Suu Kyi, are interwoven with spectacular footage of this little seen nation and its people.
Though Burma has tumbled from one of the most prosperous and advanced countries in Southeast Asia to one of the world's poorest, "They Call It Myanmar" is a story of beauty, courage and hope.
Attacking Range and Techniques
Without footwork, you have no balance and strength thus will end up on the ground. Once you have strong footwork you can control range and based on range you can apply different techniques.
You should be able to apply footwork in all directions. While remain rooted and light on your feet when requires. Easier said than done. Master your footwork and stances and then you will find it easy to apply techniques. Otherwise you will find techniques will not be as effective as it should be.
see below...
You should be able to apply footwork in all directions. While remain rooted and light on your feet when requires. Easier said than done. Master your footwork and stances and then you will find it easy to apply techniques. Otherwise you will find techniques will not be as effective as it should be.
see below...
History of the world: Survival
If you think you can't fight, think again. All our ancestors had fought to survive. Whether it is with nature, animals or with our own. Learn Kung Fu and rediscover your warrior spirit.
History of the world: Survival by Andrew Marr
Watch on BBC iPlayer:
Andrew Marr sets off on an epic journey through 70,000 years of human history. Using dramatic reconstructions, documentary filming around the world and cutting-edge computer graphics, he reveals the decisive moments that shaped the world we live in today, telling stories we thought we knew and others we were never told.
Starting with our earliest beginnings in Africa, Marr traces the story of our nomadic ancestors as they spread out around the world and settled down to become the first farmers and townspeople. He uncovers extraordinary hand-prints left in European caves nearly 30,000 years ago and shows how human ingenuity led to inventions which are still with us today. He also discovers how the first civilisations were driven to extremes to try to overcome the forces of nature, adapting and surviving against the odds, and reveals how everyday life in ancient Egypt had more in common with today's soap operas than might be imagined.
Bench workout using bodyweight 5 mins challenge
All you need is a bench and your own bodyweight, see how fit you are? 5 mins challenge for you.
Modern Warriors Martial Arts Documentary
Excellent documentary featuring some of the all time greats of the martial arts.
Pedal For Scotland Diary: Where's Chris Hoy?
Some of you had met our Bando Joel from Glasgow University, when he came down for grading, some even offer him bruises to take back to Scotland. He is pedalling 47 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise cash for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.
Show your support at
Full Story in Glaswegian newspaper
Kachin Bando Banshay animal systems
Kachin is a warrior tribe, live in China and Myanmar. Our Combat Bando systems is based on Kachin and Shan Martial arts. Shan is another tribe live in China, Myanmar and Thailand. It is great to see Phil Dunlap promoting our Kachin Martial Arts in the USA.
Kachin Warriors
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Shan Warrior
Thaing is a Burmese term used to classify the indigenous martial systems of ancient Burma (now Myanmar) , the Kachin (Jingpaw) term for Thaing is Hkyen. The word “thaing” loosely translates to “total combat.” Moreover, as the loose translation stipulates, the label encompasses the range of combatives that have been systematized in Burmese martial tradition: Bando, Banshay, Lethwei, Naban, and other ethnic or tribal fighting systems native to the region. Beyond the martial elements of thaing, practitioners are enjoined to incorporate ethical principles such as humility, patience, tolerance, integrity, loyalty, courage, knowledge, physical and spiritual strength, and love of family. Traditional styles are sub-divided into systems or forms named for (and adopting the mythical characteristics of) animals such as the boar or the python.
Kachin animal systems embody both the physical and mental attributes of the animal described. Systems are further tied into human attributes as well, because it is believed that a fighting method must fit the individual’s nature rather than forcing the individual to adopt and conform to the system. As an example, the Bull system with its “charging, tackling, [and] power striking” is for a big, strong, aggressive person who likes to deliver punishment to an opponent, but does not mind receiving punishment in return. In a confrontation, the Bull will attempt, as far as possible, to remain at a distance from an opponent until the opportunity to deliver a devastating attack arises. The Boar is a smaller, quicker version of the Bull who attempts to get inside and work from clinching range. Lethwei is therefore said to be a combination of the Bull and Boar sets. Nevertheless, neither Bull nor Boar is simply a form of standup striking; they incorporate ground fighting as well. However, the ground fighting in these sets seeks less to grapple than to pin the enemy to the ground so that he can be struck at will. Thus during a takedown, bodyweight drives through the opponent’s legs and torso along with twisting and lifting slams. In contrast, there are several Snake systems that are very supple, quick and relaxed. For example, the Python subset is grappling intensive. Here the purpose of strikes is to stun so that the opponent can be taken to the ground for the finishing techniques. Python takedowns rely primarily on imposing one’s body weight on an opponent. The Kachin style also includes a “Monk” system, which utilizes internal martial methods and yogic practices.
http://www.thaing.net
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is attributed to Sun Tzu (also referred to as "Sunzi" and "Sun Wu"), a high ranking military general and strategist during the late Spring and Autumn period (some scholars believe that the Art of War was not completed until the subsequent Warring States period). Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it is said to be the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time, and is still read for its military insights.
The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has been the most famous and influential of China's Seven Military Classics: "for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name." It has had an influence on Eastern military thinking, business tactics, and beyond.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
Top 5 mins Burn Fat Best Cardio Bodyweight exercises
After warm up and stretch
30s for each exercise, breath in and out with movements
5 mins intense workout
1 min rest
5 mins 2 more sets
Stretch and cool down
Try to do this everyday for 3 sets all you need is 20 mins per day, If it too difficult for you, try to start with one set per day and adopt exercise to suit your body, try to increase intensity and sets when it become easier. That mean you are fitter and burning off fat. After 4 weeks you will see significant changes to your body and fitness level. Remember to eat healthy food and drink lot of water.
What you put in is what you Get!
Healthy Diet...
http://www.kungfufitness.co.uk/index.php/KFF/healthy-diet.html
Iron Body Conditioning Traditional way with Dit Da Jow
Warm up and stretch get blood rush to your training area first
Remember to combine your breathing with strikes
Rotate your body with strikes core power
Apply Dit Da Jow before and after training
Once done don't touch water for at least two hour, that will allow your body to absorb medicine
Gradually built up power of striking, train in your own pace
I have seem many martial artists train without Dit Da Jow, when they get older suffer from joints pain.
BW Summer BBQ on Sat 28th July 2012
Finally our annual famous BW summer BBQ party is on, see below info...
Date: Sat 28th July 2012
Time: From 4pm
Bring: Food and Drinks
Who: Everyone is invited
Dress: Hawaii Theme
Where: Burrells Wharf Square, In front of our Wu Kwan (training hall)
Dj and Games on offer
Top 10 Martial Arts for Self Defence
Article from Black Belt Magazine
This list is in no particular order. I could have putkrav maga, haganah and others in there, but when I got to 10, I stopped. This list will piss off many instructors, but they have to realize, for example, that with a system like kyokushinkai, which came from goju-ryu and has many descendants like asahara, enshin, yoshukai and zendokai, they were not left out. Krav maga, for example, has nothing that the Okinawan, Japanese and kickboxing systems do not. If I were to include all of them, the list would go into the hundreds.
Kyokushinkai Karate
It has a great history of physical toughness and conditioning, as well as an arsenal of leg kicks, sweeps and knee strikes from the outside and from the pocket. Most K-1 champions come from this style. It’s weak on ground maneuvers, though.
Outlaw Tai Chi
It has an effective composition of quick strikes (cutting and tissue-ripping moves) to vital areas like the eyes, ears, face, neck and groin. The emphasis in training is on pure nonclassical maneuvers, as is seen in most other Chinese systems. However, this style is weak on structure and ground maneuvers.
Bando
Although strictly a weapons-based style, it lends itself to highly effective defensive techniques (without weapons) from old-school monk tactics largely developed years ago in Southeast Asia along trade routes. It contains bleeding techniques, head striking, low-level flange kicks, drop kicks and farewell kicks not taught in other kickboxing styles.
Kajukenbo
It’s a hybrid system that uses the best parts of other styles, from upright maneuvers to grappling. It was designed strictly for self-defense, instead of adhering to traditional rituals or sporting competition. Its weaknesses are a lack of movements to control the horizontal relationship with assailants—like all styles—and always using the hands as the primary means of defense.
Chinese Kenpo
It has a curriculum that encompasses all areas of self-defense. Practitioners learn a range of attacking angles, realistic scenarios and methods for defending from any position with any weapon. The main weakness is a lack of emphasis on ground maneuvers, along with limited kicking and knee striking.
Okinawa-Te
The original system had a complete arsenal of weapon and non-weapon skills. It had the perfect blend of old-school, pain-tolerance training with scientific skills that utilized the least amount of effort and time to produce the maximum amount of damage. Its weaknesses are the amount of time it takes to learn all the long animal forms (there are 36, with one having up to 500 moves) and a lack of “balanced” ground maneuvers.
Judo
Although it was created along the lines of a non-jutsu activity, which means it was designed mainly for exercise and sport, the best bouncers I’ve ever worked with were judo black belts. Because judoka spend most of their time doing tug-of-war-type drills with partners on the mat, they’re very successful in reality combat, even with their limited striking ability.
Aikijutsu
Its tactics for off-balancing an opponent before leveraging him—as opposed tojujutsu, which is more concerned with straight leverage—is a good system to bridge the gap between the sport/exercise aspects of the old-school (read: hard-core) jutsu forms and the free-flowing sport forms we see on TV. Beware of the ‘consumer’ atmosphere found in some schools today and the lack of effective striking skills when practicing self-defense drills.
Kickboxing
This style can offer the very best of realistic, upright striking skills, hands down. If you learn the old muay boran knees, the head butt, the bleeding and cutting techniques, and the old-school takedowns, this system cannot be beat. Its weakness is a lack of attention to self-defense as opposed to sport. The conditioning drills taught at most authentic schools make up for any need to practice purely self-defense scenarios.
Boxing
Few martial arts teach these two defensive skills: Use the head to protect the head and the body to protect the body. Instead, they use weapon-fighting tactics—using the hands to protect the head or the body. For self-defense from the pocket, it would be hard to defend against a good boxer. Of course, his lack of elbow strikes, groin attacks and ground defense is limiting, but for pain tolerance and conditioning, it can’t be beat.
KFF Family Summer BBQ
Meet: Burrells Wharf Square E14 3TH
Date: Sun 3rd June 2012
Time: From 6pm till late
Bring: Food and Drinks
Who: Everyone
Special guest with Live Guitar Solo will perform for you guys!
American Bando Association Photos
Good to see American Bando Association techniques are similar to our Combat Bando, perhaps way back in history we share the same lineage that come from China and India. It is indeed Dr. Maung Gyi brought the art to the west. Without him many people in the west will not heard of Bando. I remember my master told me Dr. Maung Gyi brought the art to the USA and Europe, I want you to lead another chapter in the history. (Dr. Maung Gyi's sister was my master school teacher).
Bando is a multi-faceted martial art, with roots in China-Burma-India. The system was brought to America in the late 1950’s by Maung Gyi (now Dr. U M. Gyi, Grandmaster.) It is practiced by a small group of dedicated students and teachers here in the U.S. under the auspices of the non-profit American Bando Association.
The Association is unique in that its purpose is to honor and support veterans. Dr. Gyi has retired from active involvement in the Association, but continues to maintain a demanding teaching schedule.
During the past half-century, Dr. Gyi has raised up a cadre of senior students who are now Masters in their own right. Grandmaster Gyi has appointed Masters for the various Bando animal systems and other arts, such as Kukri and the Monk System. The Bando system is comprehensive and diverse, even eclectic.
More photos...
http://www.americanbandoassociation.com/gallaries/animal-2010/index.html
Why not to fight while learn to kill?
Many students asked me why they are not allow to fight or use the martial skills outside Wu Guan (Dojo in Japanese). When I was at their age I asked the same questions to my Masters.
Because traditional martial arts (TMA) is lethal in every block and attack, strike to kill with single blow. Great strength comes with great responsibility and understanding. All martial arts learn to control balance, power and speed. Thus we can control anger. In other words ‘self control and endurance’ true martial artist can endure pain both mentally and physically. True spirit of martial artist is gaining the strength not to fight! All martial artists strive to achieve ‘peace and harmony’.
At the end of the day, martial artist also human being. There is limit to what we will endure, as long as our life or our love one is not in danger, we will not engage in a fight. Fighting is the last resource with no other way out. Just like why develop nuclear weapons if not going to use them. By having nuclear weapons, does not mean you have to use them. There are many ways in life you can avoid a fight.
MMA was evolve from TMA, if you think MMA is lethal what happen when you truly understand TMA. I have been in martial arts for over 20 years and I realized I am only scratch the surface.
In chinese character Wu (Martial) = Peace
Because Wu can be break it down into 3 words ‘stop the weapons’
Burmese New Year & Easter Celebration! Sat 14th April 6pm
Burmese New Year (Thingyan)
Join us to celebrate the Burmese New Year and Easter holiday on Sat 14th April from 6pm. Senior students Training from 3pm on that day. Bring swim wears and towel, you guys can relax in pool, sauna and jacuzzi while I do burmese cooking.
Burmese Food and Burmese home made Sweet Tea will be provided.
The Truth about Fat on BBC
Surgeon Gabriel Weston discovers the surprising truth about why so many people are piling on the pounds, and how to fight the fat epidemic.
She discovers the hidden battles of hormones that control people's appetites, and sees the latest surgery that fundamentally changes what a patient wants to eat by altering how their brains work.
Gabriel is shocked to find out that when it comes to being overweight, it is not always your fault you are fat.
The Truth About Exercise on BBC Horizon
Like many, Michael Mosley want to get fitter and healthier but can't face hours on the treadmill or trips to the gym. Help may be at hand.
He uncovers the surprising new research which suggests many of us could benefit from just three minutes of high intensity exercise a week.
He discovers the hidden power of simple activities like walking and fidgeting, and finds out why some of us don't respond to exercise at all
Using himself as a guinea pig, Michael uncovers the surprising new research about exercise, that has the power to make us all live longer and healthier lives.
Watch on iPlayer...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/b01cywtq/
He uncovers the surprising new research which suggests many of us could benefit from just three minutes of high intensity exercise a week.
He discovers the hidden power of simple activities like walking and fidgeting, and finds out why some of us don't respond to exercise at all
Using himself as a guinea pig, Michael uncovers the surprising new research about exercise, that has the power to make us all live longer and healthier lives.
Watch on iPlayer...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/b01cywtq/
Bando at Naval Academy
Grandmaster Sayagyi/Sensei/ Mr. Robert ‘Bob’ Maxwell is one of the original 18 Black Belt members of the American Bando Association, who were initiated and promoted to the 1st Level of Instructorship in 1968. He was the Chairperson for the ABA at its inception, and presided for over a decade. He personally was largely responsible for the rapid rise in the development, popularity and recognition of Burmese Bando in America during the 1960’s & 70’s. Bob is also a Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate-do, a Brown Belt in Judo, and a Combat Handguns instructor. For two years he served as an Armed & Unarmed Combat Tactics instructor for the Saudi & Jordanian Royal Guards, and the Air Defense & Special Forces teams. He has been an avid Martial Arts practicioner and instructor for over fifty (50) years.
Over the years he earned a stellar reputation as a Full Contact Karate/Kickboxing competitor and coach, and became a highly sought after referee for National & World Professional Karate & Kickboxing Championship bouts. He has trained with, competed with, refereed for, and developed Life long friendships with World Class martial arts personalities such as Dr. Maung Gyi, Dr. Robert Hill, Jeff Smith, Bill Wallace, Joe Lewis, Chuck Norris, and many/many others. He is a Master Saya/Teacher of the Thaing/Bando Hand-to-Hand Combatives Hard style, the Middle ‘Empty Hand Forms’ style, the Banshay Burmese Weapons style, and the Lethwei/Barefist Kickfighting style. He is one of the most informed ABA instructors on the history, philosophies, theories, skills, strategies, and tactics of Burmese Bando.
Additionally, Bob has extensive knowledge of, and experience in Law Enforcement; as he was formerly an agent and Special Tactics instructor for the United States Secret Service, and for the FBI, as well as a civilian Police Officer, a Private Investigator, Polygrapher, was a Medical Corpsman in the United States Navy, and is an honored Vietnam Veteran. Today, he has retired to live at Bethany Beach, DE, with his wife Linda and son Scott, and still travels frequently to present seminars on Thaing/Bando and special combat tactics training. He is presently an 8th Level Bando Black Belt, and is one of the highest ranking instructors in the ABA.
http://www.worldwidedojo.com/sport-based/maxwell-bob
http://bandolegends.com/pictures/#
Over the years he earned a stellar reputation as a Full Contact Karate/Kickboxing competitor and coach, and became a highly sought after referee for National & World Professional Karate & Kickboxing Championship bouts. He has trained with, competed with, refereed for, and developed Life long friendships with World Class martial arts personalities such as Dr. Maung Gyi, Dr. Robert Hill, Jeff Smith, Bill Wallace, Joe Lewis, Chuck Norris, and many/many others. He is a Master Saya/Teacher of the Thaing/Bando Hand-to-Hand Combatives Hard style, the Middle ‘Empty Hand Forms’ style, the Banshay Burmese Weapons style, and the Lethwei/Barefist Kickfighting style. He is one of the most informed ABA instructors on the history, philosophies, theories, skills, strategies, and tactics of Burmese Bando.
Additionally, Bob has extensive knowledge of, and experience in Law Enforcement; as he was formerly an agent and Special Tactics instructor for the United States Secret Service, and for the FBI, as well as a civilian Police Officer, a Private Investigator, Polygrapher, was a Medical Corpsman in the United States Navy, and is an honored Vietnam Veteran. Today, he has retired to live at Bethany Beach, DE, with his wife Linda and son Scott, and still travels frequently to present seminars on Thaing/Bando and special combat tactics training. He is presently an 8th Level Bando Black Belt, and is one of the highest ranking instructors in the ABA.
http://www.worldwidedojo.com/sport-based/maxwell-bob
http://bandolegends.com/pictures/#
Bando in Pakistan
Good to see our Pakistan Bando brothers doing old school bando.
Shraf Tai : Pakistans Martial Art Icon
Famous martial artist, Grand Master Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Tai had introduced Bando, the Burmese style of martial arts, in Pakistan way back in 1971 but it were his accomplishments against top-notchers which earned him fame and recognition. He has become a martial art icon in the country and a large number of his students have spread his mission in different countries of the world making him an internationally renowned figure.
Shraf Tai : Pakistans Martial Art Icon
Famous martial artist, Grand Master Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Tai had introduced Bando, the Burmese style of martial arts, in Pakistan way back in 1971 but it were his accomplishments against top-notchers which earned him fame and recognition. He has become a martial art icon in the country and a large number of his students have spread his mission in different countries of the world making him an internationally renowned figure.
Bando in Jordanian Special Forces
Bando Hand To Hand Combat Basic Training by Bob Maxwell with Jordanian Special Forces, 101 Battalion.
Warrior Tribes from Myanmar
Kachin (Jingpho)
The Jingpho people or Kachin people (Burmese: ကချင်လူမျိုး; MLCTS: ka. hkyang lu. myui:, pronounced [kətɕɪ̀ɴ lù mjó]; simplified Chinese:景颇族; traditional Chinese: 景頗族; pinyin: Jǐngpō zú; also Jingpo or Singpho; endonyms: Jinghpaw, Tsaiva, Lechi, Theinbaw, Singfo,Chingpaw)[1]) are an ethnic group who largely inhabit the Kachin Hills in northern Burma's Kachin State and neighbouring areas of China andIndia. The Jingpo form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, where they numbered 132,143 people in the 2000 census. The Singpho constitute the same ethnic identity, albeit living in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, an area also controversially claimed by China.
Shan (Tai)
The Shan (Shan: တႆး; IPA: [tɑ́ɪ], Burmese: ရှမ်းလူမျိုး; [ʃán lùmjó]; Chinese: 掸族 or 傣族; pinyin: Shànzú) are a Tai ethnic group ofSoutheast Asia. The Shan live primarily in the Shan State of Burma (Myanmar), but also inhabit parts of Mandalay Division, Kachin State, and Kayin State, and in adjacent regions of China and Thailand.[1] Though no reliable census has been taken in Burma since 1935, the Shan are estimated to number approximately 6 million.
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Wa (Va)
The Jingpho people or Kachin people (Burmese: ကချင်လူမျိုး; MLCTS: ka. hkyang lu. myui:, pronounced [kətɕɪ̀ɴ lù mjó]; simplified Chinese:景颇族; traditional Chinese: 景頗族; pinyin: Jǐngpō zú; also Jingpo or Singpho; endonyms: Jinghpaw, Tsaiva, Lechi, Theinbaw, Singfo,Chingpaw)[1]) are an ethnic group who largely inhabit the Kachin Hills in northern Burma's Kachin State and neighbouring areas of China andIndia. The Jingpo form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, where they numbered 132,143 people in the 2000 census. The Singpho constitute the same ethnic identity, albeit living in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, an area also controversially claimed by China.
The Jingpo people are an ethnic affinity of several tribal groups, known for their fierce independence, disciplined fighting skills, complex clan inter-relations, embrace of Christianity, craftsmanship, herbal healing and jungle survival skills. Other neighbouring residents of Kachin State include the Shans (Thai/Lao related), the Lisus, the Rawangs, the Nagas, and the Burmans, the latter forming the largest ethnic group in Burma, also called Bamar.
The Shan (Shan: တႆး; IPA: [tɑ́ɪ], Burmese: ရှမ်းလူမျိုး; [ʃán lùmjó]; Chinese: 掸族 or 傣族; pinyin: Shànzú) are a Tai ethnic group ofSoutheast Asia. The Shan live primarily in the Shan State of Burma (Myanmar), but also inhabit parts of Mandalay Division, Kachin State, and Kayin State, and in adjacent regions of China and Thailand.[1] Though no reliable census has been taken in Burma since 1935, the Shan are estimated to number approximately 6 million.
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Wa (Va)
The Va nationality (Va: Vāx, Burmese: ဝလူမျိုး [wa̰ lùmjóʊ]; Chinese: 佤族; pinyin: Wǎzú) lives mainly in Northern Burma, in the northern part of Shan and eastern Kachin States, near and along the border with China. Their defacto capital is Pangkham in the unofficial Wa State in North Eastern Shan state. The majority of the Va live in Burma. They were known as the 'Wild Wa' by British administrators.
In China, they live in compact communities in the Ximeng (in Va: Mēng Ka or Si Moung), Cangyuan, Menglian (Gaeng Līam), Gengma(Gaeng Mīex or Gaeng Māx), Lincang (Mēng Lām), Shuangjiang (Si Nblāeng or Mēng Mēng), Zhenkang, and Yongde counties in southwestern Yunnan Province of China. Their population in China is estimated at around 400,000.
Naga (Head Hunter)
The term Naga people (Burmese: Naka, Hindi: नागा) refers to a conglomeration of several tribes inhabiting the North Eastern part of India and north-westernBurma. The tribes have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority ethnic group in the Indian state of Nagaland. Some of the prominent Naga tribes are Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Lotha, Pochury, Phom, Poumai, Rengma, Sangtam, Sema (Sumi), Mao (Memai), Tangkhul, Yimchunger, Zeliang (Zeme and Liangmai).
There are 16 officially recognized tribes in the Nagaland state of India. The other Naga tribes can be found in the contiguous adjoining states of Manipur,Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and across the border in Burma. Some of these tribes are: Zeme, Liangmai, Mao (Memai), Nocte, Phom, Pochuri, Poumai Naga, Rongmei, Tangkhul, Tangsa, Tutsa, and Wancho
The Naga tribes practised headhunting and preserved the heads of enemies as trophies before the 19th century.
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