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.

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.

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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:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/p00xnr47/

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.

Combat Bando Photo shots in Millwall Park

Thanks to Fabio for taking all this lovely photos.

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.