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Bando (, ) is a defensive unarmed martial art from Myanmar now in Skardu.In Skardu It was introduced by Shukur Ali Asif third dawn grand master, in 1992.There are some great martial artists in Skardu.Main are according to agility, sprinting, kicks, punches and self control fistly= Shukur Ali Asif known for introducing Bando in Skardu also for great punches. Secondly= Raja Zahid Bando is sometimes mistakenly used as a generic word for all Burmese martial arts, but it is only one martial art; Burmese fighting systems collectively are referred to as thaing.
Most of bando's techniques are taught through kata or aka. Aka are first practiced solo, before the student progresses to partnered sets performed with two or more partners. The final stage is that of applying the techniques in contests, much like free sparring.
Offensive forms in bando are based on the movements of animals, probably through the influence of animal styles from India and China. The moves and attitude in each pattern are characterised by the animal which they imitate. The highest form, as in Indian Śastravidyā, is the panther which combines all the previous forms.
| Rushing attacks, especially with the elbows and knees |
| Charging strikes and tackling |
| Attacks to the upper vital points |
| Short leaps used to jump away from an attacker |
| Striking and blocking with both hands |
| Agile movements |
| Fast arm movements and short jumps |
| Circling around, leaping at and tearing at opponents |
| Chokes and locks |
| Pinching and seizing nerve centres |
| Clawing attacks |
| Attacks to the lower vital points |
| Taught by some teachers as a combination of all the animal forms |
In 2009 the IBA became the International Thaing Bando Association (ITBA), with Vazquez Jesus Rivera as first president. He was replaced in October 2012 by Sayagyi U Hla Win, a native of Myanmar.
All Thaing masters held the All Burma Thaing Fighting Competition at Nay Thu Yain theater, Kandawgyi lake. U Khin Maung the pupil of U Chit Than stood first in single sword competition, stood first in quarter staff competition, and stood second in duel swords competition. Mya Thein follower of U Chit Than is headed Youth Thaing and he became the Patron of Myanmar Thaing Federation. He was awarded Social Prominence First Class by the government in 2008 for promotion of Myanmar Thaing worldwide. Thaing Gold Badge was awarded by MTF.
There are two traditional styles of Thaing that survive in Myanmar. They are the Karen School of Seven Arts and Mon School of Nine Arts. Green, T. (2001). Martial Arts of the World An Encyclopedia (Vol. 1).
Aside from bando, the association teaches banshay, lethwei and naban. Students advance in rank through a set of coloured belts, a practice adopted from judo. This generally consists of the white, green, brown and black belts, but some schools include yellow as an advanced white belt. A student may only test for their black belt after at least five years of training. To advance to this stage, the student must exhibit proficiency in aka (empty-handed forms), stick weapons, bladed weapons, sparring, and pass a physical fitness test.
Bando was introduced to Europe in the 1960s by U Hla Win, who emigrated to England and opened several teaching schools bando and lethwei in the Liverpool area. It was later introduced to France, Switzerland, and Spain by the American instructor Jonathan Collins in late 1986. Mr. Collins (deceased) was a student of Maung Gyi.
It is structured in Europe as the European Bando Thaing Federation which is a member of the International Thaing Bando Association and recognized by the Myanmar Thaing Federation.
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