Nearly 300 traditional martial arts students take a level-up exam.

The 2026 Ca Mau Provincial Traditional Martial Arts Belt and Rank Promotion Examination attracted 292 martial artists from 13 clubs, competing at levels from rank 9 to 2nd Dan. Organized by the Provincial Traditional Martial Arts Association, the examination was held at the Provincial Multi-Purpose Gymnasium on the morning of April 26th.

• Over 210 martial arts students took the traditional martial arts belt promotion exam.
• 162 Taekwondo students take promotion exams.
• The martial arts movement in Ca Mau has seen strong development.

Specifically, there were 125 students taking the 9th Dan promotion exam, 103 students taking the 10th Dan promotion exam, 29 students taking the 11th Dan promotion exam, 18 students taking the 12th Dan promotion exam, 11 students taking the 1st Dan exam, and 6 students taking the 2nd Dan exam.

Delegates attending the opening ceremony of the exam.

Nearly 300 martial arts students participated in the belt and rank promotion exam in traditional Vietnamese martial arts.

Candidates undergo two parts of the examination: theory and practice, demonstrating unarmed and weapon forms according to the prescribed program. Those who meet the requirements will be awarded a certificate of promotion to the next belt rank.

Lion and dragon dance performance to welcome the exam.

Students from various clubs performed spectacular martial arts demonstrations to celebrate the upcoming exams.

The competition took place in a vibrant and practical atmosphere to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country, and the 140th anniversary of International Labor Day. The activity contributed to spreading the spirit of physical training and preserving and promoting the value of traditional Vietnamese martial arts.

According to Senior Martial Arts Master Nguyen Bich Phuong, Vice President of the Provincial Traditional Martial Arts Association, the quality of martial arts students this year has shown significant improvement in both technique and competitive spirit. Many students who took the ranking exams have a solid foundation and can become the next generation to participate in training and developing the movement at the grassroots level.

Senior martial arts master Nguyen Bich Phuong, Vice President of the Provincial Traditional Martial Arts Association, commented that this year's competition showed a clear improvement in martial arts students' skills and competitive spirit.

The martial arts students took a commemorative photo with the Organizing Committee and the Judging Panel of the competition.

Vo Thi Be Di, a martial arts student from the Nam Viet Traditional Martial Arts Club in Bac Lieu ward, who is taking the Level 13 exam, shared: “Being involved with traditional martial arts helps me improve my health, self-defense skills, and learn more about the history and culture of our nation. The training and competition process motivates me to continue improving my skills and participate in more tournaments to gain experience.”

The martial arts students took the theoretical test.

Practical test on unarmed combat techniques.

The practical test includes the martial arts techniques with weapons.

The competition not only assesses the training quality of the clubs but also serves as an opportunity to discover and select outstanding talents for regional and national tournaments. Through this, it contributes to affirming the vitality of traditional martial arts in modern life and promotes the physical training and sports movement in the community, especially among the younger generation.

Kim Truc - Truong Giang

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