1896 Burmese Martial Art (Thaing) & Chinlone Exhibition In London

These two films were filmed in July 1896 by Lumiere camera operator Alexandre Promio. The Location was Sydenham Crystal Place Park London. The first film depicts a form of Burmese martial art which includes open hand strikes, kicking and grappling. It is unclear what style is depicted as Burma (Myanmar) has a large variety of styles. (Martial Styles of Myanmar) Both practitioners seem to be sparring in a light friendly manner for the camera. The second film pres
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