The Vanishing Flame: Burma - Saturday June 16, 2012

For those that missed the October 1, 2011 show or the Muay Thaimes Spring 2012 article, you are in luck! Check out the trailer: https://vimeo.com/43157742       The Vanishing Flame: Burma A film presentation and discussion devoted to Burmese Martial Tradition    Saturday, June 16th at 2pm  Anthology Film Archives  32 Second Avenue (at 2nd St.)  New York, NY 10003  Admission:  $10 &nbs...

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SEMINAR: Dr. Gyi - Friday June 15, 2012 - Manhattan NY

Email vanishingflame@gmail.com for a pdf with Seminar Information or to request a hardcopy snailmailing. I was originally greenlighted over tonight's dinner, but after we got home, my wife changed her mind... UGH. Such is life of a Family Man. I have 2 weeks to try to change her mind. She had plans for that night and had bought tickets already for the event. *Crosses fingers* Wish me luck! p.s. Dr. Gyi will be at the Vanishing Flame - Burma show on the next day. See my next post for detai...

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Muay Thaimes: Burmese Lethwei: The Ancient Art of Bare Knuckle Fighting by Vincent Giordano

For those that missed or couldn't attend The Vanishing Flame:  Burma last year October 1, 2011, check out Muay Thaimes (Spring 2012 issue, Volume VI Number 1, pgs 72-79) for the article "Burmese Lethwei:  The Ancient Art of Bare Knuckle Fighting by Vincent Giordano". Check this passage out from page 76: "Lethwei fighters can use fists, palm strikes, throws, knees, elbows, kicks, head butts and some joint manipulations during a match. A groin shot is considered legal in the old system rules, since the fighter wore a cup and was told...

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