Thai Nguyen strives to elevate Vietnamese traditional martial arts

In recent times, the movement of practicing Vietnamese traditional martial arts in Thai Nguyen has made great strides. The organization and implementation of the movement has become increasingly vibrant and has achieved many remarkable achievements.

Positive results

With the attention of all levels and sectors, the traditional martial arts training movement in Thai Nguyen province is highly valued, gradually improved, attracting many people to participate, especially the youth.

The province is very interested in and invests in developing Vietnamese traditional martial arts.

Currently, in Thai Nguyen province, there are 80 Traditional Martial Arts Clubs with over 5,000 participants. It is worth noting that many families in Thai Nguyen consider martial arts learning as a way for their children to practice discipline and strengthen family ties. In residential areas, people actively participate in activities and exchange martial arts knowledge at the sports playground of cultural houses. Thereby, creating more opportunities for people to meet, share, help each other stabilize their economic life and maintain family happiness.

In particular, the movement of practicing Vietnamese traditional martial arts in schools in the province has developed rapidly. In many schools, traditional martial arts clubs have been established, attracting a large number of students to participate. Some schools are developing plans to incorporate traditional martial arts into physical education classes, helping students practice physical strength, perseverance, not being afraid of difficulties and understanding more about the martial spirit of the people of the land of steel and tea, Thai Nguyen.

In order for Traditional Martial Arts to continue to be popularized, to be an effective means to develop physical strength, stature andeducate morality and revolutionary ideals for all classes of people, contributing to the development of Vietnamese culture and people to meet the requirements of sustainable development of the country, the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province has issued Plan No. 218/KH-UBND on "Developing Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts in Thai Nguyen province in 2025". Accordingly, by the end of 2025, the whole province will have 30% of schools at all levels building Traditional Martial Arts Clubs; participating in the National Traditional Martial Arts Tournament, Thai Nguyen delegation strives to be in the top 10; have 2 or more athletes achieving national master status; 3 or more athletes achieving national level I status.

By 2030, 100% of schools at all levels will have traditional martial arts clubs; 50% of armed forces will apply traditional martial arts in training; 100,000 people will participate in training at traditional martial arts clubs and schools in the province...

Many plans are being implemented

In recent times, the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province have paid special attention to the work of preserving and developing Vietnamese traditional martial arts in the area. Immediately after Conclusion No. 70-KL/TW of the Politburo on the development of physical training and sports in the new period was issued, the Standing Committee of Thai Nguyen Provincial Party Committee issued Plan No. 160-KH/TU, directing the entire Party Committee, government and people in the province to focus on developing physical training and sports to improve people's health, especially building programs and plans to preserve and develop Vietnamese traditional martial arts.

Traditional martial arts schools in Thai Nguyen are developing strongly.

A noteworthy feature is that provincial leaders and sports leaders have directed the development of Thai Nguyen Traditional Martial Arts but must create a unique feature. That is the combination of martial arts tradition and local cultural characteristics. The development of martial arts with mountainous colors, inspired by the history and nature of Thai Nguyen, will enrich the country's martial arts heritage.

The province also actively organizes martial arts classes, builds a professional training system and creates conditions for martial artists to participate in many tournaments. This is a way to not only keep the fire burning but also spread the value of traditional martial arts to the younger generation, helping them better understand the national tradition.

Organize the collection of documents, launch competitions and synthesize written documents on the history of the formation and development of Vietnamese traditional martial arts in Thai Nguyen throughout history; establish and maintain the activities of Traditional Martial Arts Clubs at educational and training facilities in the province; organize Traditional Martial Arts competitions at all-level HKPĐ and annual sports festivals.

Establish and operate the official communication channels of the Thai Nguyen Traditional Martial Arts Federation including: Electronic news site, social networking site on popular social networking platforms. Develop weekly propaganda work on the quintessence of Vietnamese traditional martial arts on Thai Nguyen Provincial Radio and Television.

Organizing events includes: events, championships, sending delegations to attend events, championships, national and international traditional martial arts festivals; performing traditional martial arts on holidays, important political and social events of the province, spring and autumn festivals.

Research proposal for the project to build a training and competition house for traditional martial arts in Thai Nguyen province in the period of 2026 - 2030 and a monthly plan to organize the event of the Night of the Stage in Song Cong city.

The Provincial People's Committee also assigned the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to coordinate with the Department of Home Affairs, the Provincial Martial Arts Federation and relevant agencies to advise and implement a plan to improve the Provincial Martial Arts Federation, professional committees, referee committees, sponsorship mobilization committees, and communications committees with the aim of improving professionalism in organizing and developing the traditional martial arts movement in the province.

The province will sign cooperation agreements on traditional martial arts with partners, aiming to create strong support in developing the traditional martial arts movement in Thai Nguyen.

The synchronous implementation of these plans and solutions not only contributes to preserving and promoting the value of traditional martial arts but also creates a driving force to promote the development of sports, culture and tourism in the province.

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province: Traditional martial arts is not only a martial art but also the soul of Vietnamese culture. In Thai Nguyen, the most important task is to preserve the martial arts forms, techniques and spirit, avoiding the risk of fading away. To do this, martial arts masters, coaches of traditional martial arts and enthusiasts need to coordinate with the authorities to build programs to preserve the martial arts heritage.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/thai-nguyen-no-luc-nang-tam-vo-co-truyen-viet-nam-20250313154446365.htm