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

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.

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






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Fast track to black belt

Many students ask us some sort of variation of this question. Some ask how long it takes to earn a black belt. Some ask how long before they feel like they can apply the Kung Fu we teach in self defence. Some ask how long they need to train before they start learning weapons.

No matter how the question is phrased or what the ultimate goal is, the answer is always the same - it depends. It depends on how hard you train. It depends on how much you practice. It depends on how coachable you are. It depends on how well you can deal with obstacles and setbacks (because we all have them).

The bottom line is that training in Kung Fu, or any martial art for that matter, is a lifelong journey (To be a martial artist is a way of life, both mental and physical). If you’re always looking for the finish line, you’re missing the point. It’s great to train with goals in mind, but training goals should be short-term and attainable; mastery is certainly not.

Kung Fu study is like study medicine (takes time), before you become a consultant or a specialist you need to learn all the basic to become a GP first, through years of practice and further study will lead you to next level.

My advice to anyone wondering ‘how long before I…’ is to just train hard and enjoy the journey because the further along on the path you get, the more you realize that there is no finish line.

So is there any fast track to black belt?
Yes, just go and buy one, but you will be part of so-called martial artists’.

Traditionally there are no belt system in Chinese Martial Arts, only how much you know. You have to earn discipleship (Kung Fu Family and brotherhood) from your master (Sifu), any senior student you will address them as senior brother or sister and any student joined after you will become your junior brother or sister (regardless of age). Historic shows in time some junior have better skills than their senior, just because they train harder or good at learning. Sifu teach different system to disciple according to his or her interest, physical strength and weakness. e.g some might specialize in grappling and pressure points (Chin Na) and etc... First Belt system is developed in recent history in order to transform martial arts into sport. Each martial art system have their own belt system.