Martial Arts

Thaing is a generic name for Burmese/Myanmar Martial Arts.

Thaing comprises of

• Bando (unarmed combat Thaing) and
• Banshay (armed combat Thaing).

Schools

There are various schools of Thaing.

One famous school was started by Saya U Pyi Thein. He is familiar with the other martial arts. He translated/adapted a book on selected martial arts around the world. An unconventional one is called “Naga Ngway Thaing” where the practitioner “emits” a “horrible” smell that can knock out people.

U Chit Than succeeded U Pyi Thein as head of their Thaing movement.

Some Thaing sayas are experts in other disciplines.

• U Po Kyaw Myint was a University Lecturer in Burmese.
  His pen name is Myan Sar Gon Kyaw Myint.
• U Mya Thein is a lawyer.
  He astarred in the movie “Thadin Kyut Tawt Myee” along side Jolly Swe.
• U San Maung taught Academy Nyunt Win for “Bando Lugalay Hnit Thuzar”.
  He also performed stunt in several movies.
• Ko Min Din is a high school Luyechun.
  He volunteered for the Thaing demos at YTU and other schools.
• Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) served as President of the RIT Thaing Association.
  Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69) served as Joint Secretary.

Notes :

• There is also a school called “Thaing Byaung Byan” (literally meaning “Reverse Thaing”).
• Dr. Khin Maung U had a leader of that movement as his patient.