Some questions on the Burmese martial arts.

[phantom]

Are the Burmese arts of Bando, Lethwei, Nabam, and Banshay different aspects of the same style, or are they each a separate art in and of themselves? Also, how dangerous is the sparring in these styles? What kind of injuries are common? Thanks in advance.

[phantom]

ttt.

[chen zhen]

Sorry that no-one has answered, but I dont think that many people have experience with it.
try to do a search on the main board, I know a thread was made about it some time ago.

-cz

[apoweyn]

I've not studied bando myself, but I've known people who have. As I understand it (big disclaimer), various skills were taught under the blanket name "bando." Some people in the club I visited did lots of weapons forms. Others specialized in the kickboxing elements. So I believe that lethwei and the other specialized areas are taught as components of the overall bando.

But don't quote me on that.



Stuart B.

[Former castleva]

I confess that I´m probably just shifting the weight,but this forum seems like a reasonable place to go ask;
http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=60