At the ancient Long Phuoc Pagoda, two rare martial arts manuals are preserved, revealing the essence of the martial arts and tactics of famous Vietnamese generals, extending the more than 400-year history of the Long Ho Khong Hong martial arts school.
These are the Six Generals' Military Strategy Manual and the Tay Son Secret Manual of Famous Generals' Heroic Deeds . Each contains famous martial arts techniques, tactics, and military strategies from various dynasties.
A treasure trove of martial arts at the ancient Long Phuoc Temple.
According to Venerable Thich Van Nguyen, in charge of managing the Long Phuoc Pagoda Traditional Martial Arts Club, the book "Luc Tuong Tang Vuong Pho Minh Binh Thu Chieu Phap" ( Six Generals' Royal Military Strategy Manual ) was recorded by the founder of the Long Ho Khong Hong school, Hu Minh (1518 - 1590).
This document records and compiles military tactics (war strategy) and over 150 rare ancient martial arts techniques, including the ultimate martial arts skills of famous Vietnamese generals: from Dinh Tien Hoang's Dong Dia Thuy Tien , Ly Cong Uan 's U Linh Thuong, Tran Quang Khai's Lieu Kim Quang Thuong to Le Loi's Phong Van Kiem Phap ...
The martial arts training area at Long Phuoc Pagoda
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The founder of the Long Ho Khong Hong martial arts school, whose real name was Nguyen Minh Khoi, left Thang Long (Hanoi) at the age of 16 and went south, diligently seeking out masters and learning martial arts. After many years of research, in 1561, he began compiling his martial arts techniques into the book "Luc Tuong Tang Vuong Pho Minh Binh Thu Chieu Phap ," marking a turning point in the transmission of traditional Vietnamese martial arts.
A brief history of the founder of the Long Ho Khong Hong school.
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By the 18th century, General Nguyen Trung Nhu (1747 – 1803), the 8th head of the Long Ho Khong Hong martial arts school, continued to develop this martial art. He followed the Three Heroes of Tay Son, participated in many battles, then retired to live in seclusion and compiled "Tay Son Secrets of Famous Generals and Heroic Deeds ," systematizing the legendary martial arts techniques of contemporary generals: Nguyen Hue's Nghiem Thuong , Nguyen Lu's Hung Ke Quyen , Bui Thi Xuan's Song Phuong Kiem , Tran Quang Dieu's Loi Phong Tuy Hinh Kiem…
These two sets of martial arts manuals are both a treasure trove of martial arts knowledge and valuable resources on tactics, military strategy, and the spirit of Vietnamese martial artists. Initially passed down internally in Chinese and Nom script, in the 20th century, the late 13th Grand Master Nguyen Dong Hai (Hu Linh Tu) translated them into the national script for easier study and teaching. Since 1987, at Long Phuoc Pagoda, he has run classes, teaching hundreds of martial arts techniques from these two sets of manuals, continuing the glorious martial arts legacy of his ancestors.
The poem "Thunder Dragon Saber" by the famous general Vo Van Dung in the Tay Son Secret Manual of Famous Generals and Heroic Strategists has been translated into the Vietnamese Quốc ngữ script.
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According to martial arts master Tran Duy Linh, Director of the Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts Center, the two books are not only the ultimate martial arts techniques of the Long Ho Khong Hong school but also valuable documents of Binh Dinh's martial arts tradition. The center has collected and compiled unique martial arts forms, incorporating them into training programs for students and athletes, and has also invited martial arts masters from various schools to introduce and teach their characteristic martial arts, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Binh Dinh's traditional martial arts.
"The Shaolin Temple of Vietnam"
Currently, the Long Phuoc Pagoda martial arts school is recognized as one of the six exemplary clubs and martial arts schools in the province (along with the Phi Long Vinh, Le Xuan Canh, Ly Xuan Hy, Ho Sung, and Phan Tho martial arts schools) and is known as the "Shaolin Temple of Vietnam".
During the International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festivals held in the former Binh Dinh province, most domestic and international martial arts masters and students participated in performances and exchanges at Long Phuoc Pagoda. Many foreign martial arts masters and students even sought out the pagoda to learn and experience Vietnamese traditional martial arts.
Master Nguyen Thanh Vien (right) teaches martial arts to his students.
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According to martial arts master Nguyen Thanh Vien, coach of the Long Phuoc Pagoda Traditional Martial Arts Club, the pagoda is now not only a center for martial arts but also a famous tourist destination. Every year, thousands of domestic and international visitors come to visit and experience traditional martial arts, admiring the serene atmosphere of the pagoda while directly learning the essence of martial arts.
Long Phuoc Ancient Pagoda, with its two rare sets of martial arts manuals, is becoming a must-visit destination for those wishing to explore the origins of Vietnamese martial arts, where the essence of history, culture, and martial arts blend together.
Amidst the vast rice fields, the gentle ringing of the Long Phuoc pagoda bell echoes the martial spirit of our ancestors, a bridge connecting religion and life, martial arts and meditation.
Foreign tourists come to visit and experience the various weapons and martial arts techniques at Long Phuoc Pagoda.
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In Gia Lai province, there are currently about 200 martial arts schools and clubs specializing in traditional martial arts. Over the years, the Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts Center has been implementing plans to preserve and promote Binh Dinh's traditional martial arts.
Specifically, contracts were signed to provide a basic salary level 1.0 for six exemplary martial arts schools in the province, including: Long Phuoc Pagoda, Phi Long Vinh, Le Xuan Canh, Ly Xuan Hy, Phan Tho, and Ho Sung. These are also martial arts schools that are contributing to tourism development.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chua-co-long-phuoc-bi-an-tuyet-hoc-vo-cong-cua-cac-danh-tuong-viet-nam-185251024225019431.htm
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