In Washington, D.C., sixth degree bando black belt Lon Walls is helping build community, self-defense skills and strength through Bando Combat Aerobics. The growing practice is a unique, high-energy ...

Lon Walls (right) and U Maung Gyi, grand master of bando, at the Bando National Tournament and Training Camp in 1976.

<bt>Charles Gildon of Fairfax Station coaches and trains a Burmese kick boxing team in Burke. Although the sport originated as a martial art and form of defense, it now holds a deep history and ...