Anh, also known as Master Ngoc Anh, spoke to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in his hometown of Hue, where he explained why Monkey Kung Fu, or Hou Quan, appeals to him. Hou Quan utilizes ape or monkey-like movements as part of its technique, which Master Ngoc Anh said are based on the principle of “using a gentle way to beat a stronger opponent.” “The techniques look as if you are teasing your opponents, but they are effective attacks,” the 66-year-old said. Unlike other animals that use their strength and large body shapes to intimidate opponents, monkeys make use of their speed and flexibility to counter-attack, principles that Hou Quan uses to develop its movements and techniques. As seeing is believing, the kung fu master took the Tuoi Trecorrespondents to a plot of land south of the Imperial City of Hue, and performed several techniques to illustrate what he had explained. He jumped, crouched, ran, turned around, and pretended to fall in flexible and smooth … [Read more...] about Meet the ‘encyclopedia’ of martial arts who favors Monkey Kung Fu – Arts & Entertainment
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Vietnam Vovinam attends the international Kung fu Festival in France
(Cinet)- According to information source from the Vietnam Vovinam Union licensed by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, a delegation of cadres and kung fu athletes of Vovinam with eight members (of which five have athletes) led by Tran Huy Binh – Deputy Head of Department of People Gyms and Sports – Vice Chairman of Vietnam Vovinam Union are attending the international kung fu Festival in France from 26th March to 1st April 2008.The internationally traditional Kung fu Festival is annually organized to introduce and promote all the countries’ Kung fu cultural quintessence to Kung fu lovers in the world.Through the festival, countries can have mutual learning and experiential exchange on the preservation and development of their traditional kinds of Kung fuPresently, Vietnam has been in operation to officially supplement Kung fu into the international sports contest programs in the region and throughout the world. The following contest is the 25th SEA Games in … [Read more...] about Vietnam Vovinam attends the international Kung fu Festival in France
Ending the international festival of Vietnam traditional kung fu the third
(Cinet) – At night of 4 August, the international festival of Vietnam traditional kung fu the third was officially ended after 4 days of performing and competing strongly in Binh Dinh kung fu land. There are over 1000 martial arts instructors, prizefighters from over 30 countries and territories which have already said good bye to the festival in the exciting and unforgettable atmosphere. In the closing ceremony, local and foreign delegations performed special and interesting kung fu performances. Beside kung fu performances, letters and arts shows were already taken place beside selection programs “ beauty queen of the international festival of Vietnam traditional kung fu the third” creating an impressing atmosphere in Quy Nhon, especially the closing ceremony created strong hallmarks for international delegations to attend. Ending the festival is the special kung fu performance: “Trong tran Tay Son (the sound of the drum of Tay Son battle”’ the … [Read more...] about Ending the international festival of Vietnam traditional kung fu the third
The performance festival of traditional kung fu of Vietnamese martial art sects
(Cinet) – The traditional kung fu performance festival of Vietnamese martial art sects will be taken place from 4 to 7 October at the race track Complex, Hanoi. The traditional kung fu festival of Vietnamese martial art sectsis cooperated by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hanoi, and Hanoi kung fu association. This is one of 4 sports event having a large scale to welcome the great anniversary of 1000 years old Thang Long-Hanoi. The traditional kung fu performance festival of Vietnamese martial art sects will have the participation of over 2.500 martial arts instructors, kung fu learners of 59 delegations belonging to Vietnamese martial art sectsinside and outside the country. At the festival, kung fu learners will perform 570 performances in 5 contents including individual freedom, performing individual weapons, inner force, co-performing, and training in couples. The traditional kung fu performance festival of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about The performance festival of traditional kung fu of Vietnamese martial art sects
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Dong Thap province: Opening a training course for trainer of Taekwondo, Vovinam and traditional kung fu in 2011
(Cinet) - Recently, Dong Thap Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organized a course for training all trainer in the fields of Taekwondo, Vovinam and traditional kung fu in Dong Thap Province in 2011. The purpose of the activity is to improve a professional skill of the local trainers and promote a campaign of training with such some subjects as Taekwondo, Vovinam and traditional kung fu in Dong Thap Province. The course consists of over 70 trainees who are trainers in some clubs of Taekwondo, Vovinam and a traditional kung fu belonging to commune, ward, town, district and city within the province. In the course, the students will have a good opportunity to study both theory and practice about some updating and supporting issues. After finishing the course, the Organization Board will grant the Certificate to 71 trainees. From that, it will contribute to quality of the trainers in some clubs such as Taekwondo, Vovinam and a … [Read more...] about Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Dong Thap province: Opening a training course for trainer of Taekwondo, Vovinam and traditional kung fu in 2011