Pongyi thaing
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| Pongyi-thaing (Thaing) | |
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 Pongyi-thaing |
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| Also known as | Burmese martial arts: Bando, Bando yoga, Banshay, Lethwei, Min Zin, Naban |
| Focus | Self-defense |
| Country of origin |  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".
 Pongyi Thaing’s logo |
 Control of opponent with hand |
 Control of opponent with a stick |
[edit] See also
- Burmese martial arts or Thaing (burmese)
- Bando, Banshay
- Naban, Lethwei (Bando kickboxing)
- Min Zin, Bando yoga
[edit] References
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
[edit] External links
- French Bando & Lethwei Federation
- American Bando Association & More Info (Greater Hartford Bando Association page)
- Bando of New England
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