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Ba Tra Tan Khanh / Takhado SELF-DEFENSE B7974 The first English-language book to detail the combat systems and martial culture of a land shaped by centuries of conflict. “Affords us the purview needed to fully appreciate the martial arts culture of Vietnam’s lands and peoples.” — Venerable Quang Huyen, Buddhist monk “A very important piece of work. Fills a gap in the available research upon combative systems. Excellent!” — Jamie Lee Baron Hanshi, president Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences “This book represents an amazing amount of research and is a contribution to the body of knowledge in the field of martial arts history and culture.” — Dr. Antonio Graceffo, PhD wushu, Shanghai University of Sport, China The Martial Arts of Vietnam presents an engaging overview of the evolution of Vietnamese martial arts from 2,000 BCE until today. It looks at the mythical origins of the Vietnamese people and the impact that invasions from neighboring countries had on its martial culture. Discover how kings and governments promoted and, in some cases, crushed martial traditions; alongside how Vietnam’s unusual geography both protected and exposed martial styles and lineages. This work offers stunning photography, era timelines, and regional maps that allow for an engaging adventure through Vietnam’s northern, central, and southern regions, all in search of events and catalysts that shaped its martial history through the ages. The Martial Arts of Vietnam lifts the veil of secrecy long surrounding this socialist state to reveal its combat systems and their thousand years of evolution. Augustus John Roe is an author, linguist, and instructor of traditional Vietnamese martial arts. For more than a decade, he has lived and trained martial arts in Asia. Augustus Roe currently lives with his wife and children in Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi. Author photo by Jonathan Chappell Cover photo by the author Cover design by Le Thanh Ha ISBN-13: 978-1-59439-797-4 ISBN-10: 1-59439-797-X YMAA Publication Center 1-800-669-8892 YMAA [email protected] / www.ymaa.com PUBLICATION CENTER $17.95 SELF-DEFENSE The first English-language book to detail the combat systems and martial culture of a land shaped by centuries of conflict. “Affords us the purview needed to fully appreciate the martial arts culture of Vietnam’s lands and peoples.” — Venerable Quang Huyen, Buddhist monk “A very important piece of work. Fills a gap in the available research upon combative systems. Excellent!” — Jamie Lee Baron Hanshi, president Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences “This book represents an amazing amount of research and is a contribution to the body of knowledge in the field of martial arts history and culture.” — Dr. Antonio Graceffo, PhD wushu, Shanghai University of Sport, China The Martial Arts of Vietnam presents an engaging overview of the evolution of Vietnamese martial arts from 2,000 BCE until today. It looks at the mythical origins of the Vietnamese people and the impact that invasions from neighboring countries had on its martial culture. Discover how kings and governments promoted and, in some cases, crushed martial traditions; alongside how Vietnam’s unusual geography both protected and exposed martial styles and lineages. This work offers stunning photography, era timelines, and regional maps that allow for an engaging adventure through Vietnam’s northern, central, and southern regions, all in search of events and catalysts that shaped its martial history through the ages. The Martial Arts of Vietnam lifts the veil of secrecy long surrounding this socialist state to reveal its combat systems and their thousand years of evolution. Augustus John Roe is an author, linguist, and instructor of traditional Vietnamese martial arts. For more than a decade, he has lived and trained martial arts in Asia. Augustus Roe currently lives with his wife and children in Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi. Author photo by Jonathan Chappell Cover photo by the author Cover design by Le Thanh Ha YMAA Publication Center 1-800-669-8892 YMAA [email protected] / www.ymaa.com PUBLICATION CENTER Praise for The Martial Arts of Vietnam … We are truly indebted to Master Augustus Roe (Võ sư Quảng Thừa, ) for writing 廣乘武師 this book. In it, he not only shares the unique experiences he gained as he sought out martial artists throughout Vietnam, but also opens up for us their traditions, cultural practices, histories, stories, philosophies, and beliefs. Moreover, Augustus Roe’s insights into Vietnam’s ethnic, regional, and cultural diversity allow us to more fully appreciate the martial arts culture of Vietnam’s lands and peoples. —Venerable Quang Huyen, Buddhist monk of Xá Lợi Pagoda, PhD in Vietnamese literature and culture, author of Dharma Mountain Buddhism & Martial Yoga This is a very important piece of work written by someone who knows what they are writing about. It is a detailed exploration of the various Vietnamese martial arts, both foreign and indigenous, that fills a gap in the available research on combative systems. Both informative and interesting, this book will surely stimulate further research and debate on the subject. A ten out of ten! —Jamie Lee Baron Hanshi, president of the Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences, Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom Augustus John Roe has done a fine job of helping us understand Vietnamese martial arts by first researching the history of Vietnam. For example, the historical relationship between China and Vietnam explains Chinese influence in Vietnamese martial arts. And knowing that three hundred thousand South Vietnamese troops fought alongside the Americans during the Vietnam conflict explains how taekwondo arrived in Vietnam. Of particular interest to me was the section on traditional Vietnamese wrestling, about which very little has been previously written. This book represents an amazing amount of research and is a valuable contribution to the body of knowledge in the field of martial arts, history, and culture. —Dr. Antonio Graceffo, PhD from Shanghai University of Sport Wushu Department, author, black belt in Cambodian martial arts B7974 text layout.indd 1 20200701 4:58 PM B7974 text layout.indd 4 20200701 4:58 PM THE MARTIAL ARTS OF VIETNAM B7974 text layout.indd 1 20200701 4:58 PM B7974 text layout.indd 2 20200701 4:58 PM THE MARTIAL ARTS OF VIETNAM AN OVERVIEW OF HISTORY AND STYLES - Augustus John Roe - YMAA Publication Center Wolfeboro, NH USA B7974 text layout.indd 3 20200701 4:58 PM YMAA Publication Center, Inc. PO Box 480 Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894 1-800-669-8892 • inf o@ymaa . com • www. ymaa . com ISBN: 9781594397974 (print) • ISBN: 9781594397981 (ebook) Copyright © 2020 by Augustus John Roe All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Cover design by the author This book typeset in Trajan and Myriad Images by the author unless otherwise noted Publisher’s Cataloging in Publication Names: Roe, Augustus John, 1988- author. Title: The martial arts of Vietnam : an overview of history and styles / Augustus John Roe. Description: Wolfeboro, NH USA : YMAA Publication Center, [2020] | Includes bibliographical references. Identifiers: ISBN: 9781594397974 (print) | 9781594397981 (Ebook) | LCCN: 2020939624 Subjects: LCSH: Martial arts--Vietnam. | Martial arts--Vietnam--History. | Martial arts--Vietnam -- Pictorial works. | Martial arts schools--Vietnam--Directories. | BISAC: SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Tai Chi. | HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia. Classification: LCC: GV1100.73 .R64 2020 | DDC: 796.8/0957--dc23 Note to Readers The authors and publisher of the material are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury which may occur through reading or following the instructions in this manual. The activities physical or otherwise, described in this manual may be too strenuous or dangerous for some people, and the reader(s) should consult a physician before engaging in them. Nothing in this document constitutes a legal opinion nor should any of its contents be treated as such. While the author believes that everything herein is accurate, any questions regarding specific self-defense situations, legal liability, and/or interpretation of federal, state, or local laws should always be addressed by an attorney at law. When it comes to martial arts, self-defense, and related topics, no text, no matter how well written, can substitute for professional, hands-on instruction. These materials should be used for academic study only. B7974 text layout.indd 4 20200701 4:58 PM - Dedicated to Issy & Alyssa - B7974 text layout.indd 5 20200701 4:58 PM Introduction - Chapter One - Chapter Two - Chapter Three - Chapter Four - Chapter Five - Conclusion - Schools listing - Glossary - Acknowledgements- About the Author- B7974 text layout.indd 6 20200701 4:58 PM CONTENTS Introduction - …………………………………………………… ix Chapter One - Overview of Vietnam & Key Martial History 1 Chapter Two - North Vietnamese Styles and Schools 23 Chapter Three - Central Vietnamese Styles and Schools 63 Chapter Four - South Vietnamese Styles and Schools 95 Chapter Five - Foreign Martial Arts in Vietnam 125 Conclusion - The Future of Vietnamese Martial Arts 139 Schools listing - …………………………………………………… 142 Glossary - …………………………………………………… 144 Acknowledgements- …………………………………………………… 147 About the Author- …………………………………………………… 149 B7974 text layout.indd 7 20200701 4:58 PM Notes on the Writing of Non-English Words The Vietnamese language is generally written using characters of the Latin alphabet with diacritical markings indicating tonal
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