Category: Vovinam

An introduction to Martial Arts of Viet Nam

Since the early days of Viet Nam’s history, the Vietnamese have always had to fight against invasions, especially from the armies of various Chinese dynasties. Historians of Vietnamese Martial Arts usually trace the roots to Vietnam’s origin (first settlement on this territory date back to 2879 B.C.), during Hung Vuong dynasty. A more realistic date seems to be about the X – XI centuries A.D.

Category: Vovinam

Vovinam History

Master Nguyen Loc believed that the only way to free Vietnam from the colonial rule was to train the Vietnamese young men to have a strong, invincible will for liberty and independence. That would must be produced by a strong body and a rational mind. Therefore, he began his missions to train the Vietnamese youth to have a moral and invincible spirit: "Live, Help others live, and Live for others."

Category: People

The Founder Nguyễn Lộc

The Late Grand Master Nguyen Loc, founder of Vovinam, was born on the 8th day of the 4th month (lunar calendar) of the year 1912, in Huu Bang Village, Thach That District, Son Tay Province, now on the outskirts of Ha Noi.

Category: People

Biography of Grand Master Le Sang

Grand Master Le Sang – the admirable successor of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao.

Master Le Sang was born in Autumn of 1920 at the province of Thanh Hoa, Ha Noi. He was the eldest son to Le Van Hien (1887-1959) and Nguyen Thi Mui (1887-1993). His two younger sisters are Master Le Thi Xuat and Le Thi Huong.