Vietnamese martial arts
Traditional Vietnamese martial arts often referred to as Võ thuật, can be loosely divided into those of the Sino-Vietnamese descended from the Han and those of the Chams or indigenous Vietnamese.
Traditional schools
- Võ thuật Bình Định/Bình Định Gia – umbrella title for all the traditional styles of Bình Định in central Vietnam.
- Võ Lâm Tân Khánh Bà Trà - The Tân Khánh martial arts was established in the 17th century. It was developed as a method of self-defense against enemies and wild animals.
- Traditional Vietnamese wrestling.
Modern schools
Modern styles, or Phái, include:- Nhất Nam
- Vovinam – Founded by Nguyễn Lộc. Also called Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo
- Võ Việt Nam or Võ Đạo of Phạm Văn Tan.
- Vietnamese Wing Chun - a style of Wing Chun founded by Yuen Chai-wan.
- Cuong Nhu of Ngô Đồng, known also by the Japanese title O Sensei.
- Qwan Ki Do, founded in France.
- Tam Qui Khi-Kong, now popular in Russia.
- Vo Dao Vietnam, founded in Germany
- Traditional Vietnamese wrestling.
Terminology
- võ sư – master
- võ phục – tunic
- võ kinh – martial arts scripture
- Võ Bắc Việt – Northern Vietnam style
- quyền – fist, such as Hùng kê quyền, Hồng Gia quyền, Lão mai quyền
- Võ thuật Bình Định – martial arts of Bình Định
- Đấu vật – ring wrestling
- Hand techniques
- Elbow techniques
- Kicking techniques
- Knee techniques
- Forms
- Attack techniques
- Traditional wrestling
- Leg Attack take-downs
- Staff
- Sword
- Halberd
- Rope dart/chain whip
- Khăn rằn - The khăn rằn is a southern scarf that originated from the Khmer krama scarf. The khan ran can be used to lock the enemy's arm, lock the enemy's wrist, lock the enemy's leg, pull the enemy's leg and to attack the enemy's face.