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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Kung Fu Panda 2 comes to city
Kung Fu Panda 2 comes to city Our hero Po (Jack Black) is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five – Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (Emmy David Cross), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan). However, Po’s new life is threatened by the appearance of a formidable villain, Lord Shen (Gary Oldman) who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon; a destructive firework cannon, to conquer China and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed. The film debuts from Wednesday in MegaStar, Galaxy, Thang Long, Cinebox and BHD Star cinemas around the country. … [Read more...] about Kung Fu Panda 2 comes to city
Meet the Vietnamese ‘encyclopedia’ of martial arts who favors Monkey Kung Fu
Amongst more than 15 different kung fu styles the Vietnamese martial arts master has learned so far, Nguyen Van Anh lists Monkey Kung Fu, or Monkey Fist, as his favorite thanks to its flexible yet effective fighting techniques. 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 Tre correspondents to a plot of land south of the Imperial … [Read more...] about Meet the Vietnamese ‘encyclopedia’ of martial arts who favors Monkey Kung Fu
Kung-fu master teaches empowerment
Inner Sanctum (09-03-2008) Kung-fu master teaches empowerment Duc Lien has used her degree from the Teacher's Training College to share her martial arts expertise. In 2000, she diversified her career with the publication of her autobiography. Since then, she's been inspiring young people with kung-fu lessons and literature alike. Khieu Thanh Ha learns some moves. Inner Sanctum: How did you first get interested in kung-fu and what has made you stick to it for the past 30 years? I was a naughty child, and I was very competitive. To keep me in line my older brother pressed me to go to martial arts classes. But after just a few classes I was hooked and trained hard. The art helped me discover myself and I grew up well. I owe all my power to kung-fu. Many people think kung-fu symbolises violence but as soon as they get to know it, they realise its beauty. Martial arts help people get through difficulties and work towards achieving good things. Inner Sanctum: Do you think martial arts make … [Read more...] about Kung-fu master teaches empowerment
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"Kung fu is not an act of violence," says Master Ngo Xuan Binh, the founding father of the martial art Nhat Nam. "It is the way to guide us to the perfection and harmony of individuality in a community. It's a way of self-improvement!" Perhaps this explains Binh's plethoric talents - besides being a kung fu master, he is a poet, a painter, an acupuncturist, and a doctor of oriental medicine. He is also currently lecturing Oriental Philosophy at a Russian university. He explains that Nhat Nam originates from the Hoan and Ai regions of ancient Vietnam where today you would find Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces. Master Binh hopes that this purely Vietnamese martial art can bring all of the different schools and martial arts groups in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An province together as "one united group under the Vietnamese sky!" However, such the popularity of Nhat Nam since being created 25 years ago it has already attracted followers from Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Germany, France, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese kung fu