Thaing (Burmese)

) were derived.

There were originally nine forms of thaing corresponding to Burma's major ethnic groups. These are the Burmese, Indian, Chinese, Chin, Kachin, Karen, Mon, Talaing and Shan. Although this multitude has been largely eroded today, there are still slight differences in how thaing is practiced in different regions. In Northern Shan areas for example, it is known as "Shan thaing." The traditional Burma nantwin (royal) style has been kept secret among the practitioners who choose their students very carefully.

There also is a technique known as "thaing byaungbyan" (reversed form of thaing) which became well-known among the public. U Maung Lay by his students produced many fine practitioners of this technique.

ee also

*Burmese martial arts
*Bando, Pongyi thaing, Banshay
*Naban, Lethwei (Bando kickboxing)
*Min Zin, Bando yoga

References

*, "Manual of the Bando discipline", National Bando Association, Burma, 1946-68
*, "Bando, philosophy, principles et practice", IST edition, 2000
* Maung Gyi, "Burmese bando boxing, Ed. R.Maxwell", Baltimore, 1978
* Don F.Draeger and Robert W.Smith, "Comprehensive Asian Fighting arts", E. Kodansha, Tokyo, 1969
* Zoran Rebac, "Traditional burmese boxing", Ed. Paladin Press, Boulder, 2003

External links

* [http://www.bando.fr// French Bando & Lethwei Federation]
* [http://www.americanbandoassociation.com American Bando Association] (USA)
* [http://www.greaterhartfordbando.com// American Bando Association & More Info (Greater Hartford Bando Association page)]
* [http://www.thaing.net/thaing.htm Thaing] , Advanced Fighting System
* [http://www.bandoofnewengland.com Bando of New England]
* [http://www.novabando.com Northern Virginia Bando]
* [http://www.bandosystems.com Bandosystems]