Ethan Minor " First Place Bando Khukuri Form"

[MrDarkwolf1995]

looked more like dancing than a fighting form to me

[lordsuckup1]

@MrDarkwolf1995 Only in this country. In Burma, people take part in contests, and there are fatalities...

[jamiirali1]

how did or how do the nepalese use this weapon? i have only seen burmese performing "kata" with it.

[arimanaz]

@jamiirali1 nepalese use Khukuri because it is A TRADITIONAL NEPALESE WEAPON.

[jamiirali1]

@arimanaz i understand that but i would like to know how the nepalese themselves used it. im sure they have thier own martial system and i would like to see thier techniques on it's usage instead of how the bando stylist use it.

[arimanaz]

was looking all over net for it, my friend, but have not found it jet. Nepalese solders are known for outstanding mastery of this type of weapon, There are legends about Nepalese Gurkha warriors in the British army. But the technique it self is hidden or to simple to make show of it.( silly Khukuri dance does'nt count) But simple does not mean cheap or useless. The only way to see this technique is to ask real Gurkha to show it. And if you survive, i'm sure you will make some vids about it :)

[jamiirali1]

@arimanaz oh ok well if it's the classic " i can show you but then would have to kill you shortly afterwards" deal then i'll be content with the footage on you tube!! thanks so much !!

[loudol4]

Nice job Ethan I meet you with Ken Corl at the Pa band think it was this year. Like to see some more!

[geniusO2]

am bando practitioner nd i think he's bad , no offense !

[casteneda47]

@geniusO2 Good thing the judges didn't think so!

[casteneda47]

@geniusO2 Good thing the judges didn't think so! Who is your Saya?

[geniusO2]

@casteneda47 saya rifat abbas =] wbu?

[shrivak]

I wanna do bando even more...

[darklordsomeone]

He wastes alot of time spining

[papaburger]

that guy waste a lot of time not doing any fighting forms.

[casteneda47]

@papaburger spins not in original form, but I had to do a little recovery form a mistake. This is a ceremonial display, the fighting funciton is exhibited in other types of training. 

[44majestic]

My name is Majid Shaheed from East Orange, New Jersey, My Instructors name is Mfundsi Massi from New Jersey, I have been a student of Bando since 1971 and have found this form of Martial Arts to be the best for of the Arts for me, I highly reccomend it to those who want to learn. It will not come easy it takes dedication and hard work it time you will be greatful. I can be reached at 973-530-7760 or at majidshaheed44@yahoo.com

[frontdesk123]

In the entire history of this event, has any knife been accidentally let go? With all that swinging, it looks possible.

[khukurimasala]

@frontdesk123 : If we are talking about classic nepali khukuri's the end of the handle tapers out towards the end of the tang.. This shape combined with the center ripples of the handle its extremely rare that you could let a knife go unless your hand got injured.

[tukwuSONY]

amazed :)

[mrdinesh2008]

he is quite handy with it..

[nycwbl]

I noticed some stabs in the form? In combat wouldn't the blade get stuck.... Must test this out on a stabbing post with mine! :)

[ihaterobbie123]

@nycwbl

This is dancing, it isn't martial arts, don't worry.

[casteneda47]

I would beg to offer this as a perfect example of martial art. It is a group of movements based on a simple cutting matrix, systemitized to create form or kata, in order to honor fallen warriors. Though it may look to fluid to be killing, i assure you, my friend, that blade kills.

[casteneda47]

also, to carry hate in your name is most inauspicious.

[ihaterobbie123]

@casteneda47

Ooh, I'm sorry, do you know what my name refers to? Evidently no. Well if you MUST know it's an in-joke with one of my friends which (and I'm sorry to say) I don't feel like sharing with you.

Nice vocab you have there, are you aware you don't know the difference between "to" and "too".

This is the internet, shut the fuck up you pretentious cunt.

[casteneda47]

@ihaterobbie123

;-) enjoy your miserable existence my friend.

[casteneda47]

in order to remove the blade, the suction caused by the muscle closing around the blade must be broken by a sharp twist of the wrist, and ripping the blade up and out of the wound. this is known as a "flight". you can see these "flights" after the thrusts at the beginning of sets 7,8, and 9

[stealthbeast]

C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER

[casteneda47]

@stealthbeast I am literally rolling on the floor laughing at that one. Nice Killer Instinct you have there....

[CSGraves]

@nycwbl Apparently among the Gurkhas at least, stabbing with the khukuri was not uncommon. One tactic they are said to have used in WWII was to stab towards the belly or groin, doubling their opponent over, at which point a blow was struck to the back of the neck.

[lovejme]

Ethan... my longlost kickboxing trainer from Ballys? !! ...jamie ! Wow. Then again, of course :)

[irvin4you]

बहुत अच्छा!

[Stainlessb2]

gay

[zeolee]

simply it's Bandoooo ..

how is awesome ..

thx for posting this ..

5 staaar

[moongoK]

he is the best frend from my saya and he is great

[jaygmui]

why is the knife so flimsy?

[casteneda47]

The short sword being used is a standard issue Gurkha NCO's weapon, and can be purchased from most quality cutlery importers. Give it a feel. It weighs about 3lbs and runs around 18 inches long, including handle. Flimsy is kind of a misnomer, more like hammered steel...

[KevinLounsberry]

It didn't look flimsy to me.  perhaps you are confused by its shape?

[jaygmui]

yea probably

[sonofdazhbog]

"Why is the knife so flimsy?"

I guess that's what the Japanese soldiers thought in their last moment when their throats were slashed by Ghurka warriors with their Khukri, you ignoramus!

[ihaterobbie123]

@sonofdazhbog

Yeah, because the British directly engaged the Japanese in your version of WWII.

Despite popular opinion, Ghurkas can't outrun bullets to stab every enemy in sight. Also, it is possible to kill someone with other knives you know.

PS. I think it's an effective weapon, but it has been hyped for no good reason. It's more like an axe than a knife anyway.

[bardakk]

Hey Ethan!! what´s up? I remember this day, I did really bad, but you as usual did great. Congratulations!! You´re the best!

By the way, you can see my head in the 28 second. jeje

[westliberty285]

ushaby, u are a fool and do not understand fighting if u dont not like what has been done here. the wepon in use is very dangerous and hard to control. our form of fighting is not to have flash. it is stright to the point, kill or be killed. its simple, thus the reason it is called self defence. u really need to watch and think lean to understand what is being done here. unstead of running your gums. talking about things u kno nothing about.

p.s. great form ethan. who do u study under.

[specterprime1957]

good balance and flow of technique, are all of the cuts performed right hand only?

Just curious for I did see a demonstration at a school in Katmandu, and they worked both left and right handed.

[casteneda47]

The cuts in this particular drill are practiced with the right hand, mostly. However, under many (old-school) American Bando Instructors students are, um, encouraged to drill all cut sets with the off-hand as well as the primary weapon hand. Thanks for the insightful question.

[inepali]

Interesting...Burmese fighting system incorporating Nepali weapon made famous by Gurkha soliders. And please people, the correct spelling is Khukuri not kukuri.

[oritelevy]

Well thanks for the spelling lesson, but. "The kukri (Devanāgarī: खुकुरी)(also sometimes spelled khukri or khukuri)" so all spellings are in fact just fine, but since you prefer your spelling, I have changed it just to make you smile. Thanks for the comment.

[inepali]

Thanks dude. Have a nice day ahead.

[khukurimasala]

@oritelevy You are right.. There are several spellings of which some are more common than others.. Personally I use the spelling Khukuri.

[ushaby]

What the f...k is this clown doing???

[casteneda47]

I did practice clowning for a few years... how could you tell my learned observer friend?

[Vertigo9907]

i love the kukri and this is a good demonstration. also looks like he has a topknot, does he?

[seasidejimmy]

Well done

[soheioflight]

WOW !!! Very impressive. You feel the spirit when watching him. Sorry I missed this nationals.

[Ironhandjohn]

If I may ask: What's Ghurka form? From what I've seen, 'draw-and-decapitate' seem to be the Ghurka way. Not fancy but effective.

[oritelevy]

That is a very astute observation. This paricualr form is the Traditional 3x9, modified to be performed in 4 directions, sans resheath and salute between every set.

Draw and Decapitate... that's poetic.

[thesidewindersleeps]

not fancy or crowd pleasing, but then again, killing is not supposed to be fancy.

draw and decapitate is the best way..or draw, de-limb THEN decapitate for extra enemy moral crushing!

[GMth215]

Check my page for an interesting kukri modification!

AD SUMUS!

[sirupate]

Its very different to the Gurkha form, and the salutation at the beginning is also very different, good display form though.

[Smilinatchya]

Ethan is amazing. I've known him for years and his passion and dedication for this is inspiring. Like father Like son. Their home is filled with photos of Dale and Ethan's success....I want to say there is even a picture of Dale with Bruce Lee, but that could be my imagination....

[thesidewindersleeps]

There are alot of begative and just stupid comments about this, but I think he is very good. Solid stances, flowing and powerful movements. Effective form.

I have a 20" HI khukuri...now I just need to learn that form of Ethan's!!

[nhjo]

Theres a Kata for everything...

[theskinny4]

yea kukri form lol i do bando to its a fun form lol

[jmcc4]

Is this Dale Minor's son?

[oritelevy]

yes indeed he is

[Smilinatchya]

Any idea if he has his own account with videos posted?