Vietnam -- The head coach of the national TKD team claim he was assaulted and injured by Danang airport security staff in Danag Tuesday, according to english.vietnamnet.vn.
Authorities denied any attack and states that the man was escorted off a plane for violating aircraft safety procedures, disturbing the peace, and refusing to comply with directions given by aircraft personnel.
The trouble initiated when a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City was diverted to Danang because of bad weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
The taekwondo coach and his father allegedly asked permissions to leave the aircraft and were denied this on grounds it would further delay takeoff.
When the plane prepared to take off, the coach allegedly began to shout and refused to return to his seat in economy class, before occupying a woman's seat in business-class - refusing to give it up.
The captain then decided to return to the terminal. Four security officers boarded the plane and asked the disruptive coach to leave the aircraft. When he refused, they forcibly took him off.
Showing posts with label Vietnam. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Music and Martial Arts
The martial art of master Trinh Nhu Quan combines movements with feet and hands where the flute is used as the weapon. This art is known as a "flute sword". According to the author, the art was created between 1883 and 1913 by peasant insurgent leader Hoang Hoa Tham (or De Tham) as a means of self-defense against French colonialism in the Yen The area in province of Bac Giang.
So obviously, for master Quan at least, the arts of music and martial arts are closely related. And I'm in the same boat, something I have touched upon in previous posts. I would argue strongly that these arts are connected in ways more than one.
Unless someone is into the "martial" part alone, skipping over the "arts" section all together - something I see quite a few of the MMA folks doing without giving it a second of thought - then you might begin to reflect upon certain similarities:
Does music (if you take in all styles and genres of music) contain beauty as well as "brutality"? Softness and hardness? slower and quicker paces - tempo changes? Flow and rhythm? How about counter movements? Ascending and descending movements?
And how about the need for proper breathing in performing music? How about the importance of posture? Do you need constant practice in music as well as martial arts? Is there a transfer of energy involved? Can you perform music alone or with others?
Can music as well as the fighting arts invoke strong emotions such as joy, peacefulness, animosity or disgust? Of course they can! I'm not sure about you, but I find it only natural that a lot of people who are in the performing arts also tend to find at home within the martial arts.
As always, feel free to leave your comments below. Oh, and don't forget to read the article :-)
Monday, January 05, 2009
Sexual Harassment Accusations
Vietnam -- A female silat student has sent a complaint to the Da Nang Athletics Training Center claiming her instructor sexually harassed her, according to thanhniennews.com.
The silat student claimed that her coach was a bit drunk when he went to her room in the afternoon December 23. He then allegedly asked her to rub his back with a coin, something which is considered a local remedy for colds.
The man indecently touched the student and hugged her, she said in the complaint, also stating she fought back and ran out of the room.
The silat student claimed that her coach was a bit drunk when he went to her room in the afternoon December 23. He then allegedly asked her to rub his back with a coin, something which is considered a local remedy for colds.
The man indecently touched the student and hugged her, she said in the complaint, also stating she fought back and ran out of the room.
Monday, September 22, 2008
"Binh there - Dinh that"
Vietnam -- In August, 20-year-old Bui Thanh Thao was reportedly crowned Miss Martial Arts on Sunday during the Tay Son-Binh Dinh festival in Quy Nhon (a costal city).
"The 20 year-old student looked fantastic in her traditional white dress, an improvement over her look in the semi-finals last weekend," according to a report.
"The 20 year-old student looked fantastic in her traditional white dress, an improvement over her look in the semi-finals last weekend," according to a report.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Allegations of Misconduct
As US taekwondo athletes head to Colorado Springs for next week's Olympic trials, several allegations of misconduct are surfacing. The charges include underage drinking and sexual harassment.
The chief executive of U.S. Taekwondo, said he has imposed a zero tolerance policy on such misconduct.
Six current or former junior team members have told media they participated in or saw underage drinking 13 months ago during a competition in Vietnam.
A female member of the U.S. Olympic team in 2000, said younger team members were having sex with older members.
Source
The chief executive of U.S. Taekwondo, said he has imposed a zero tolerance policy on such misconduct.
Six current or former junior team members have told media they participated in or saw underage drinking 13 months ago during a competition in Vietnam.
A female member of the U.S. Olympic team in 2000, said younger team members were having sex with older members.
Source
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Student dies
Vietnam -- A 15-year-old male student died after falling unconscious and slipping into a comma after winning the title of a district-level martial arts student championship held last Sunday in Ho Chi Minh City.
After winning the 57kg final bout, Ho Cong Nhat Thanh, left the ring, took off his head gear and protective wear and sat in a corner to rest, witnesses said. He suddenly slumped down, unconscious as those around him looked on with concern.
He was immediately rushed for first aid and brought to local hospital where he slipped into a coma. Diagnosis from doctors revealed he had suffered a brain hemorrhage.
He passed away at 2am the following morning.
Source
After winning the 57kg final bout, Ho Cong Nhat Thanh, left the ring, took off his head gear and protective wear and sat in a corner to rest, witnesses said. He suddenly slumped down, unconscious as those around him looked on with concern.
He was immediately rushed for first aid and brought to local hospital where he slipped into a coma. Diagnosis from doctors revealed he had suffered a brain hemorrhage.
He passed away at 2am the following morning.
Source
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Using martial arts?
Using martial arts? Are you sure we're not talking "plain old" torture here? In any case, this sounds really bad.
Story:
Vietnam -- "The Security police was using forms of martial arts such as Karate and Kung Fu. It seemed as if he was practicing his strikes on a restrained Yum. As blood flowed down from Yum’s mouth, nose and ears, Yum fell down on the floor unconscious. At noon they let Yum go back home, but by the time he arrived, his face, eyes and lips were all bruised and swollen and he couldn't eat. As of now, he is still suffering from those severely beatings," the group added.
Grun, who is from the same village, was named as another victim. He was also taken to the local Security Police station on January 24 where officers allegedly "were using martial arts to beat him mercilessly." Although Grun "did not talk back to them, they still beat him up severely." At noon Grun too was allowed to leave "but his face and eyes were all bruised up and swollen and he could barely walk," MFI claimed. He is reportedly unable to work and is recovering from what MFI described as "severe" injuries at home.
Source
Story:
Vietnam -- "The Security police was using forms of martial arts such as Karate and Kung Fu. It seemed as if he was practicing his strikes on a restrained Yum. As blood flowed down from Yum’s mouth, nose and ears, Yum fell down on the floor unconscious. At noon they let Yum go back home, but by the time he arrived, his face, eyes and lips were all bruised and swollen and he couldn't eat. As of now, he is still suffering from those severely beatings," the group added.
Grun, who is from the same village, was named as another victim. He was also taken to the local Security Police station on January 24 where officers allegedly "were using martial arts to beat him mercilessly." Although Grun "did not talk back to them, they still beat him up severely." At noon Grun too was allowed to leave "but his face and eyes were all bruised up and swollen and he could barely walk," MFI claimed. He is reportedly unable to work and is recovering from what MFI described as "severe" injuries at home.
Source
Saturday, August 12, 2006
WTF suspensions
The World Taekwondo Federation has punished four referees with suspensions of up two years for their "inadequate remarks and actions" during recent games, a WTF spokesman said in Seoul on Thursday.
"In the recently ended WTF general assembly in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam, the Competition Supervisory Board decided to give four referees one-match to two-year suspensions with another given a warning," said Kang Seok-jae, spokesman for the Seoul-based WTF.
Source
"In the recently ended WTF general assembly in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam, the Competition Supervisory Board decided to give four referees one-match to two-year suspensions with another given a warning," said Kang Seok-jae, spokesman for the Seoul-based WTF.
Source
Monday, May 01, 2006
Grandmartial artist
Great to hear that many septuagenarians are working out out in Viet Nam!
Being elderly does not have to make you confined to watching TV, knitting and playing cards.
Not everyone can do karate, judo or taekwondo of course - but there is always the possibility of wushu or tai chi. Hey, someone has even created Slokwondo - a slow, low impact form of taekwondo - which may be just what the doctor ordered.
'Grandparate' anyone :)
Story:
At 76, there are several things that warm the heart of Nguyen Thi An, such as seeing her grandchildren smile when she slams her fist through wooden tiles.
An is one among the group of 20 elderly women, all of whom who are 70 and over, practising the martial arts, tai-chi chuan and wushu, early every morning at the residential play ground of Ha Noi's Quynh Mai Ward.
Source
Being elderly does not have to make you confined to watching TV, knitting and playing cards.
Not everyone can do karate, judo or taekwondo of course - but there is always the possibility of wushu or tai chi. Hey, someone has even created Slokwondo - a slow, low impact form of taekwondo - which may be just what the doctor ordered.
'Grandparate' anyone :)
Story:
At 76, there are several things that warm the heart of Nguyen Thi An, such as seeing her grandchildren smile when she slams her fist through wooden tiles.
An is one among the group of 20 elderly women, all of whom who are 70 and over, practising the martial arts, tai-chi chuan and wushu, early every morning at the residential play ground of Ha Noi's Quynh Mai Ward.
Source
Thursday, April 13, 2006
The Battle of Tra Binh Dong
Here's an interesting article from the Marine Corps Gazette, by LtCol James F. Durand. It's called:
"The Battle of Tra Binh Dong and the Korean Origins of the U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program":
Lasting impressions of Korean Marines’ martial arts skills led to the establishment of the MCMAP.
In establishing the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), Gen James L. Jones frequently recounted his observations of Korean Marines during the Vietnam War. The fact that Republic of Korea (ROK) servicemen were skilled in the Korean martial art tae kwon do was widely known, evoking respect among allies and instilling fear in the enemy.
The former Commandant recalled that his own Marines envied this skill, believing the Korean Marines were the most feared adversary on the battlefield and that North Vietnamese soldiers and Viet Cong irregulars would bypass Korean units whenever possible.
Source
"The Battle of Tra Binh Dong and the Korean Origins of the U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program":
Lasting impressions of Korean Marines’ martial arts skills led to the establishment of the MCMAP.
In establishing the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), Gen James L. Jones frequently recounted his observations of Korean Marines during the Vietnam War. The fact that Republic of Korea (ROK) servicemen were skilled in the Korean martial art tae kwon do was widely known, evoking respect among allies and instilling fear in the enemy.
The former Commandant recalled that his own Marines envied this skill, believing the Korean Marines were the most feared adversary on the battlefield and that North Vietnamese soldiers and Viet Cong irregulars would bypass Korean units whenever possible.
Source
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