Other Martial Systems are also taught in order to assure a fast and efficient victory. Bando provides a healing aspect to its training as well as hurting. In the words of the Founder and Chief Instructor of the American Bando Association, Mahasayaji Dr U Maung Gyi, "The later years of a martial artist should not be lived as cripples." Lion Corps Academy is lead by the Founder and Chief Instructor Kwan Jang Nim Mark C. Clayton (personally known as Asad Asem Wali), 10th Dan Black Belt in Moo-Duk-Kwan Tang-Soo-Do, 5th Level Black Belt in Burmese Bando, And 1st Level Black Belt under IMB (International Martial Arts & Boxing. Kwan Jang Nim Clayton-Wali's martial journey hasn't stopped since June 2, 1972 to the present. Being a man of GOD and a student of martial arts are forever, it is his life, unto the next!!! About Kwan Jang Nim Mark C Clayton...I am a student of martial arts. My roots are in Moo-Duk-Kwan Tang-Soo-Do from June 2, 1972 to present (current rank, 10th Dan). From 1990 to 1995, I studied at the International Martial Arts and Boxing (IMB). The IMB studies were Muay Thai, Kali, Shoot-fighting and Brazilian Jujitsu (last rank obtained, 1st Level Blackbelt in 1994). From 1996 to present I've been bless in learning the Combat System of Bama Thaing or Burmese Bando (current rank, 5th Level Blackbelt). Many thanks to my Martial Father, the late Honorable Grand Master Maynard Stanley (Moo-Duk-Kwan Tang-Soo-Do), thank you for giving me purpose and strength and hope. Also thanks to Sifu Elden Clem (IMB Academy), Guru David Roberts (IMB Academy), Sayaji David Osborne (Bando), Sayaji William W. Cain (Bando) and the Honorable Mahasayaji Dr U Maung Gyi (Founder and Chief of the American Bando Association). For these men have blessed me and some of them are still blessing my martial life. May GODS mercy, grace and strength stay with me in my martial journey....OSU!!!
