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Encyclopedia > Hanthawaddy bando system

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Between the 1950's and 1960's, Ba Than (Gyi) tried to unite the techniques from the différents Bando styles and modernize them by founding the Hanthawaddy bando system. After WWII, the Director of Physical Education and Sports in the Ministry of Education Ba Than (Maung Gyis father) tried to unite the techniques from the different bando styles and modernize them by founding a new Hanthawaddy bando system, but death interrupted his work. ... the Tiger Defense Bando or animal system is the ancient art of self-defense from Burma. ... The 54-m Shwethalyaung Buddha, constructed in 994 A.D. by King Migadepa Bago, formerly Pegu, is a city and the capital of Bago Division in Myanmar. ...


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(Also see Bando ) // The nation of Burma (now known as Myanmar) borders India, China and Thailand and as a result, possesses a rich martial arts heritage. ... Template:Voir homonymes Thaing is a Burmese term used to classify the indigenous martial systems of ancient Burma (now Myanmar). ... the Tiger Defense Bando or animal system is the ancient art of self-defense from Burma. ... Rakhine naban Naban is a term for the various grappling martial arts of Myanmar. ... Banshay is a term for martial arts of Myanmar, focusing on weapon use. ... Lethwei or Lethawae ; also known as Burmese Boxing and Myanma Traditional Boxing) is a form of kickboxing originated from Myanmar (Burma). ... Eagle arms stretch Min Zin is a system of internal exercise similar to Chinese Chi Gong. ... Control of opponent with a stick Pongyi thaing or Bando Monk System is based on ancient Hindu and Buddhist principes of non-violence. ... Modern burmese boxing. ...

References

  • Bando, philosophy, principles et practice, M.Gyi, IST edition, 2000 : ABA online store
  • Traditional Burmese Boxing, Zoran Rebac, Ed. Paladin Press, 2003
  • Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts, D.F.Draeger, R.W.Smith, Kodansha, 1969

Paladin Press Publishers of the Action Library, is a book publishing firm founded in 1970 by Peder Lund and Robert K. Brown. ...

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