Vovinam or Vietnamese martial arts is a Vietnamese martial art. Not simply a daily exercise to improve health, Vovinam also helps to form necessary self-defense skills, practice good lifestyle, moral qualities, discipline, increase endurance and will of each person. Therefore, this sport is developing strongly in localities in the province.
Vovinam was developed based on traditional Vietnamese wrestling, combined with the quintessence of martial arts schools in the world. Vovinam's moves have many similarities with other schools but still create unique features. Vovinam includes basic martial arts such as punching, kicking, blocking, kneeing, elbowing, wrestling, leg strikes, chokeholds... and weapons. Next is the practice of hard work, soft work, and qigong to help nourish and regulate health.
Mr. Pham Minh Ngoc - Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (VHTTDL) and Chairman of the Provincial Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation said: Vovinam training movement is currently developing in 10 districts, towns and cities in the province, with over 60 clubs. This is one of the key sports invested by the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to participate in youth competitions, championships, and National Sports Festivals. In addition, the Provincial Department of Education and Training is interested in gradually bringing Vovinam into schools and organizing the Vovinam Hoi Khoe Phu Dong provincial tournament, participating in the National Vovinam Student Tournament... These playgrounds create conditions for athletes to compete, gain experience, and improve their techniques, contributing to improving the quality of physical education and promoting the martial arts movement in schools.
Currently, some schools proactively coordinate with Vovinam clubs to open martial arts classes for students in the evenings in the schoolyard, such as Phan Chu Trinh High School, Phan Boi Chau High School (Phan Thiet), Bac Phan Thiet Primary School, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School (Bac Binh)... Training content is drafted to suit the age and requirements for physical training, absorption of martial arts spirit and the ability to apply for self-defense in bad situations.
Coach Pham Van That - in charge of the Vovinam Club teaching at Phan Boi Chau High School said: The class currently maintains 40 students. During the training period, for students who meet the requirements in terms of level and physical strength, the Club will coordinate with related departments to organize tests and exams for belt and rank advancement. In addition, the Club also annually selects students with good professional skills to participate in tournaments.
Originating from Vovinam clubs in the mass and popular movement, many martial artists have achieved high results when participating in major tournaments. Most recently, at the 2022 National Vovinam High School Student Tournament, with excellent results, 82 students were awarded certificates of merit by the Provincial People's Committee, including many grade 9 students who were directly admitted to high school...
Mr. Pham Minh Ngoc added: In order for the Vovinam movement to develop in depth, in the coming time, the Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Provincial Federation will consolidate and improve the quality of existing clubs. In addition, build and develop the movement widely in all classes, especially focusing on young people and students. Prepare for the Binh Thuan Provincial Youth Tournament in July 2023, the belt exam, the referee training course and the National Phu Dong Sports Festival in 2024... to create a broad foundation for developing talents to train talents, contributing to the overall achievements of the province's sports.
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