Greater Hartford Bando

Bando is a Martial Art originating in Burma (currently Myanmar) 

Bando traces it's history back to about 2000 years. There are many influences on the art now called Bando. As Burma was a crossroad between India, China, and the rest of South East Asia, you can find many similarities with the arts of the other countries in the region.

 

Greater Hartford Bando offers instruction in the traditional Burmese martial arts. Check out our site for some history on these arts, scheduling, location, and contact information.

 

Stop in to watch a class, or set up a free trial class.

 

We are located at:

 

Bando contact 860 280 5021

Bando Information

Bando is a Burmese martial art. Bando as the term is used today encompasses many combative forms. Bando as taught in the United States Under the American Bando Association (a not for profit veterans memorial organization) combines traditional Bando, Thaing (self defense, free hand system, and animal systems), Lethwei (Burmese Boxing, Kickboxing or the sportive aspect), Banshay (weapons practice) and Naban (grappling).

The origins of Bando are much like that of any other martial art. The country of Burma (Myanmar) sits between India, China, Thailand, and Tibet. This was a main trade route for many countries. As a result of trade, passage, and warfare the traditional Burmese combative arts were influenced by many other regional arts. Prior to the 19th century Burma had fought wars with China, and Thailand. These wars contributed to the development of the various combative systems in Burma. The British conquest of Burma in the 19th century had a devastating effect on the martial arts of Burma, as the British outlawed the practice of combative arts. Prior to the British occupation, the sport of Burmese Boxing was referred to as the "sport of kings". During the occupation, the arts were forced underground and could not be practiced publicly.