Vovinam

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/vovinam

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the martial art classification?Eclectic Vietnamese martial art, officially known as Việt Võ Đạo
2. What is the founder?Nguyễn Lộc

Võ Việt Nam: The literal Vietnamese translation for 'Vietnamese Martial Arts,' representing the art's origin and identity.
Việt Võ Đạo: The official name of the martial art, translating to 'Vietnamese Way of Martial Arts,' signifying a structured path of practice.
Cương Nhu: The core Vovinam principle of 'hard and soft,' balancing forceful techniques with yielding, evasive movements for optimal effectiveness.
National Intangible Cultural Heritage: A UNESCO-like designation by Vietnam recognizing Vovinam as a vital, living cultural tradition to be preserved.