Pongyi thaing

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Pongyi-thaing (Thaing)

Pongyi-thaing
Also known as Burmese martial arts: Bando, Bando yoga, Banshay, Lethwei, Min Zin, Naban
Focus Self-defense
Country of origin Flag of Burma Myanmar
Creator Oopali

Pongyi thaing or Bando Monk System is based on ancient Hindu and Buddhist principes of non-violence. It's a disciplined way of life. It is not a religion, a doctrine or a dogma. It is an integrated system of developing the body, mind and spirit to achieve harmony with oneself, with others, with nature.

Style are generally determined by the level of emotional control during confrontation. Levels of emotional discipline determine the nature of action and reaction.

Objective is not cause maximum harm to opponent. Acts of brutality may be seen in the "Monk system".


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  • Ba Than (Gyi), Manual of the Bando discipline, National Bando Association, Burma, 1946-68
  • Maung Gyi, 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

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