The Viper system of Bando is one of the nine survival systems that have been passed down through the generations to us through Grand Master Dr. Maung Gyi. It is not a sport or for play, but a serious martial system. Like the other Bando Animal systems it has a unique underlying philosophy, along with its’ own principles and practices—which have been derived from the survival characteristics of the animal Vipers.
It is conservative in its footwork (trident stepping pattern) preferring not to move too far from its’ prey, requiring great skill in Body swaying, twisting, turning, to avoid blows and at the same time, generate coiling power for strikes.
Like its’ names sake it, it strikes hard and deep with it’s characteristic pressured strikes to vulnerable areas of the human body. The combination of the penetrating weapons and specific targets are meant to mimic the effects of the Vipers deadly venom. Viper venom is primarily Hemotoxic attacking the blood , vessels and organs of it’s prey hence the characteristic Heart, Joint and Liver strikes of this martial system. But Viper venom also contains neurotoxins that attack the nervous system and are the impetus for the Viper systems nerve strikes.
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