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.
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
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.
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.
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.
These are arranged with your preferences and interests in mind. Specific goals may include any of the following: losing excess weight, increasing muscle mass, stress release, flexibility, improving stamina, and understanding of self-defence techniques. In addition, you will learn chinese language and yoga.
Bando Philosophy
"No system is completely unique. No system is completely independent from external and internal influences. Every system evolves over time by integration, modification and restructuring, resulting in what we then call "uniqueness." Overtime, this unique system will also change." [His Holiness the Venerable Amarapura Sayadaw, 1910]
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles" By Sun Tzu.
"Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend." Quote from Bruce Lee's
學拳容易 練拳難
easy to learn, hard to practice
練拳容易 悟拳難
easy to practice, hard to understand
悟拳容易 證拳難
easy to understand, hard to master
證拳容易 行拳難
easy to master, hard to apply
行拳容易 宏拳難
easy to apply, hard to improve
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Taiwan Lingnan Association
Kung Fu Fitness is a combination of different Kung Fu style and Bando Kick boxing (Lethwei).
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