Traditional Classes

TRADITIONAL YOUTH CLASSES –

These classes are for all students aged 6-15 who are physically able to participate at this level, regardless of other special needs, and are taught in a modified traditional way.

The Core art is the Myanmar Thaing system known as Hanthawaddy, but the program is a true academy style of instruction based on the systems taught by the International Thiang Bando Association.  This means that students will learn techniques and skill sets from other Myanmar styles such as Shan-Gyi, Shan-Tyo, Thiang Byaung Byan, and others.

The students learn drills, forms, and techniques as well as NO contact “sparring”. Contact fighting is not good for developing joints and so is not allowed until a student has reached age 13.

The rest of the instruction is the same as the Adult Classes.

TRADITIONAL ADULT  CLASSES –

As the American Center for the International Thaing Bando Association, Adults train in an Academy style of Myanmar Thaing and American (Hanthawaddy) Bando including, drills, forms, weapons, and controlled contact sparing if medically viable.

We also offer our classes online as video courses.