Binh Dinh (martial art)

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Martial art võ thuật Bình Định

Võ Bình Định is a martial art from Vietnam . It is also known as Tay Son Kung Fu or Võ Bình Định .

Binh Dinh comes from the Vietnamese province of Bình Định . The martial art gained historical importance in 1773 during a revolt in Vietnam.

Binh Dinh assumes that the opponent is bigger or heavier. A Binh Dinh fighter is therefore constantly on the move, changing positions and directions. Binh Dinh prefers very direct and effective attacks. A bamboo stick is also used in the practice of martial arts.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Thomas A. Green: Martial arts of the world: an encyclopedia. Verlag ABC-CLIO, 2001, ISBN 1-57607-150-2 , p. 548, books.google.de
  2. ^ Nick Ray et al .: Vietnam. Lonely Planet Verlag, 2007, ISBN 3-8297-1595-1 , p. 552, books.google.de