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.










Ong Bak movie

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 (Burmeseကချင်လူမျိုးMLCTSka. hkyang lu. myui:pronounced [kətɕɪ̀ɴ lù mjó]simplified Chinese:景颇族traditional Chinese景頗族pinyinJǐngpō zú; also Jingpo or Singpho; endonyms: Jinghpaw, Tsaiva, Lechi, TheinbawSingfo,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 Christianitycraftsmanshipherbal 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.





Shan (Tai)
The Shan (ShanတႆးIPA: [tɑ́ɪ]Burmeseရှမ်းလူမျိုး[ʃán lùmjó]Chinese掸族 or 傣族pinyinShànzú) are a Tai ethnic group ofSoutheast Asia. The Shan live primarily in the Shan State of Burma (Myanmar), but also inhabit parts of Mandalay DivisionKachin 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.






Wa (Va)

The Va nationality (Va: Vāx, Burmeseဝလူမျိုး [wa̰ lùmjóʊ]ChinesepinyinWǎzú) 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), CangyuanMenglian (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 (BurmeseNakaHindi: 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 AngamiAoChakhesangChang, Khiamniungan, KonyakLotha, Pochury, PhomPoumaiRengmaSangtamSema (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,AssamArunachal 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.




KFF CNY party photos and Live Saxophone performance video

Kung Fu Fitness family Chinese New Year party in London. Thanks to all workshop leaders and Martino to perform live Sax and improvised for Kung Fu performance. Hope you all had a great night!

Live Saxophone at our CNY party this Sat 18th Feb 7pm

It is our honour to have Martino Jose Scovachricchi to perform live this Sat 7pm at our CNY party!



Martino Jose Scovachricchi Rodriguez is a saxophonist and composer. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1983 and raised in Torino, Italy, Martino works extensively across the UK as a performing artist as a soloist, collaborating with gypsy quintet Tatcho Drom. He is currently recording his first album of original compositions entitled Melancolia Feliz. Winner of the Costa Rica Young Soloists competition in 2007, he has appeared as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica and alongside international artists including drummer Peter Erskine and harpist Katrin Finch.
He is a dedicatee of new works by contemporary composers and has delivered world premiere performances in several venues in the UK and Italy, such as the South Bank Centre, Bolivar Hall and Teatro Regio of Torino. Martino has developed a solid repertory of both classical and contemporary music for saxophone, coupled with sound knowledge and experience of improvisation both in and outside the jazz context (free and gypsy music). Martino is also a very experienced educator running classical and gypsy workshops and master classes in the UK and Italy, and is part of the Ride for Good project, which was formed to explore music traditions from Berber (Amazigh) people in Morocco, developing a teaching path in schools and villages.
He is an alumnus of the Berklee College of music (2 Year Certificate), graduate of the Royal Academy of music (PGDip) and the Conservatorio G. Verdi of Torino (BMus). In addition to the saxophone, Martino also studies cello with Professor Dario Destefano working toward attainment of his second performance degree. He has been awarded scholarships from the DeSono Associazione per la Musica, the North American Scholarship, CRT Master dei Talenti, and Mosco Marener award.
Martino's playing and compositions reflect his pacific and creative soul, producing a unique and meditative sound. He believes that music, like meditation, helps one to become a better, more peaceful and patient person. Through the study of music many human qualities such as curiosity, creativity, inner calm, ability to communicate and listen are enhanced; significantly, music is the only art form in which vibrations directly affect the human soul and nervous system.
Martino Scovacricchi is a Ligaphone artist.

http://www.scovacricchi.net/index.php

Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods

We're used to hearing the bad news about our food. What's the good news? Cherry Healey puts some favourite supermarket staples to the test and uncovers the surprising secrets and unexpected powers of the food that people take for granted. With the help of members of the public from around the country, plus a team of experts, she investigates how milk can help muscles recover from exercise; what effect the way tea is brewed has on its health benefits; why there is more to baked beans than meets the eye; and whether it's really possible to be addicted to chocolate.

see below link on BBC iPlayer...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/b01c89y8/

Thaing Byaung Byan Shan Combat Martial Arts

Thaing Byaung Byan (reversed form of thaing) in Myanmar 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 Saya Che (Sawbwa's bodyguard) came down from Northern Shan state and taught only 3 students, the youngest was U Maung Lay and he became founder of Thaing Byaung Byan group in Myanmar. Unique philosophy that differ in many ways from other fighting arts in Myanmar. The moves and the training patterns are remarkably different from other methods found in Myanmar.
Thaing Byaung Byan also known as Khu-Kar-Chant in Shan language meaning "Reversed Thaing" is the Jujitsu of Burmese martial arts. Students and teachers of Thaing Byaung Byan usually wear traditional shan dress. Thaing Byaung Byan technique is known to be very effective in close quarter combats. The history of this technique is told to be originated in Shan State Kanbawza palace.

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Shaolin Martial Arts Video

Shaolin Kung Fu refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with theShaolin Monastery.






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Chinese New Year Party at Burrells Wharf Free workshops

Join us to celebrate the year of Dragon on Sat 18th Feb 7pm in Function Room. see below...
 
Kung Fu Fitness is a combination of different Kung Fu style and Bando Kick boxing (Lethwei).

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