D.C. Public Relations Guru Masters Bando

September 17, 2025

Lon Walls, the 75-year-old president of Walls & Associates Inc. and former president of the Capital Press Club, has combined his successful public relations career with his passion for Bando, a martial art from Myanmar. Walls began studying Bando in 1970 at Ohio University under Dr. U.

Who is affected

Lon Walls' Bando students, including young men and women
Female practitioners who gain self-defense skills, improved decision-making abilities, and empowerment
Kerina Antoine (44-year-old Takoma Park resident) and her family
Leah Boston (32-year-old District resident and attorney)
Individuals concerned about personal safety in the current social climate

What action is being taken

Walls is teaching Bando classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gold's Gym on Connecticut Avenue in Northwest
Walls is conducting special Saturday classes focused on techniques, stances, and exercises involving arms, legs, elbows, and shoulders
The global martial arts entrepreneurship and instruction market is growing, projected to reach $171 billion by 2028
Walls is using Bando to mentor young men and help women feel more secure through self-defense training

Why it matters

Personal safety has become increasingly important in what Walls describes as "a time of chaos"
Martial arts training provides women with self-importance, self-worth, and better decision-making abilities
The martial arts market is projected to reach $171 billion globally by 2028 and $19.4 billion in the U.S. by the end of this year
Bando offers physical benefits like improved mobility and bone density, which are especially important as people age
The discipline and fundamentals of Bando apply to life beyond martial arts and can help practitioners accomplish things professionally

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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