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.

http://www.americanbandoassociation.com

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)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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. 

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/b01dzfgb/

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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

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