{"id":238,"date":"2017-12-23T16:21:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-23T16:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askgalore.in\/martialask\/?p=238"},"modified":"2017-12-23T16:21:47","modified_gmt":"2017-12-23T16:21:47","slug":"vo-thuat-binh-dinh-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askgalore.in\/martialask\/vo-thuat-binh-dinh-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"VO THUAT BINH DINH- VIETNAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

Also known as \u201cVo Binh Dinh\u201d is a Southeast Asian martial art form known as Vo Thuat Binh Dinh. This \u201cregional\u201d martial art form is said to have originated from a province known as \u201cTinh Binh Dinh\u201d located in Vietnam. Apparently, all combat forms practiced in the Tinh Binh Dinh Province is said to be Vo Binh Dinh\/Vo Thuat Binh Dinh. Furthermore, there are about 11 huyen (i.e. counties or districts) within this province that practice this style of martial art.\u00a0 In addition, a uniform generally comprising of a black robe is worn while practicing this combat style.<\/p>\n

a. History\/origin of the Vo Thuat Binh Dinh:<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the cultural history of Vietnam, any form of martial art that is practiced within villages located in a province known as \u201cTinh Binh Dinh\u201d is termed as Vo Thuat Binh Dinh. It is also commonly referred to as Vo Binh Dinh. Apparently, a village like An Thai is popular for martial arts using bare hands, while the Thuan Truyen Quyen Village is known for its use of a combat form that basically uses a staff as weapon. In addition, a comprehensive list comprising of 18 weapons are made use in this form of combat.<\/p>\n

b. Weapon used in the Vo Thuat Binh Dinh:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are 18 basic weapons used in this combat form and they include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Con:<\/strong> Is a long staff.<\/li>\n
  2. Kiem:<\/strong> Is a straight sword.<\/li>\n
  3. Dao: <\/strong>It includes a broad sword, a dual miniature broad sword, and miniature broad sword on a staff.<\/li>\n
  4. Thuong: <\/strong>Essentially is a pointed spear.<\/li>\n
  5. Giao: <\/strong>Basically is a wide tip spear.<\/li>\n
  6. Kich: <\/strong>Basically is crescent blade staff.<\/li>\n
  7. Gian: <\/strong>Basically is a scepter.<\/li>\n
  8. Phu, Song Phu and Single Axe: <\/strong>Comprises of dual axes and hammers.<\/li>\n
  9. Song Chuy: <\/strong>Is a dual melon hammer.<\/li>\n
  10. Bura Cao: <\/strong>Is essentially a rake.<\/li>\n
  11. Lang Khien: <\/strong>Is basically a shield with a broad sword.<\/li>\n
  12. Cung Ten: <\/strong>Is basically a bow and arrow.<\/li>\n
  13. Xich: <\/strong>Is a chain whip.<\/li>\n
  14. Xa mau: <\/strong>Is a serpent cane.<\/li>\n
  15. Dinh Ba: <\/strong>Is a Tiger fork\/pitch fork.<\/li>\n
  16. Mo Gay: <\/strong>Is a fisherman\u2019s spear\/two point spear.<\/li>\n
  17. Song Xi, Song To, and Song Dao: <\/strong>Are dual blades.<\/li>\n
  18. Song Cau: <\/strong>Is a dual hook sword.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0c.\u00a0<\/strong>Technique involved in the Vo Thuat Binh Dinh and training availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    In terms of technique, \u00a0some villages in the province of Tinh Binh Dinh use a version of Vo Thuat Binh Dinh that make use of empty hand techniques, while a few others make use of a wide range of weapons. As for training centers\/schools, there are a few available mainly within the Binh Dinh province in Vietnam for those interested in learning this \u201cregional\u201d martial art form.<\/p>\n

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