The Martial Land

The Martial Land

The programme "The Martial Land" is a TV series exploring Vietnam's traditional martial arts and indigenous combat movements, aiming to showcase and honour the nation's martial heritage.

Latest Episodes

Using Softness to Overcome Hardness | The Martial Land

Using Softness to Overcome Hardness | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 12:42

At Vovinam training halls, the philosophy of Dĩ Nhu Chế Cương - using softness to overcome hardness—is preserved through every form, weapon, and self-defense technique, where flexibility, balance, and adaptability are valued as highly as strength.

The Imprint of Phan Tho Dojo | The Martial Land

The Imprint of Phan Tho Dojo | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 22:19

At Phan Thọ Dojo in Gia Lai, generations of martial artists have preserved the spirit of traditional Vietnamese martial arts, where discipline, virtue, and patriotism are taught alongside combat techniques.

Forbearance and Harmony in Vovinam | The Martial Land

Forbearance and Harmony in Vovinam | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 08:08

True strength is not about overpowering others, but mastering yourself. Discover how Vovinam transforms the principles of softness, harmony and compassion into powerful techniques that overcome force with wisdom.

Steel Hands - Compassionate Heart "Vovinam" | The Martial Land

Steel Hands - Compassionate Heart "Vovinam" | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 22:12

Founded in Việt Nam in 1938, Vovinam is more than a martial art; it is a philosophy that cultivates discipline, compassion, and self-mastery through every movement and ritual.

Master Phan Van Duy – Preserving martial arts in Buon Ho | The Martial Land

Master Phan Van Duy – Preserving martial arts in Buon Ho | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 22:04

By day, Phan Van Duy is a physical education teacher; by evening, he inspires children in Đắk Lắk’s highlands by preserving and teaching traditional Vietnamese martial arts

The keeper of ancient weapon forms - Episode 1 | The Martial Land

The keeper of ancient weapon forms - Episode 1 | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 21:27

From tending coffee and pepper fields by day to preserving rare Tây Sơn weapon arts by night, Master Trần Ngọc Đức has dedicated his life to keeping Việt Nam’s traditional martial arts alive in the Central Highlands.

Where Tay Son Traditional Martial Arts lives on "Võ đường Hồ Sừng" | The Martial Land

Where Tay Son Traditional Martial Arts lives on "Võ đường Hồ Sừng" | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 18:13

For nearly 70 years, Hồ Sừng Dojo in Gia Lai has preserved the legacy of Tây Sơn martial arts, passing down traditional techniques, moral values, and the renowned 18-weapon system through six generations of the Hồ family.

The vitality of traditional martial arts in K’rong | The Martial Land

The vitality of traditional martial arts in K’rong | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 17:52

For nearly two decades, Nguyễn Minh Đức has balanced life as a farmer and martial arts master, transforming a small hillside class in Đắk Lắk into a thriving traditional martial arts movement.

The Keeper of the Con River’s Martial Rhythm | The Martial Land

The Keeper of the Con River’s Martial Rhythm | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 17:23

Nestled along the historic Con River, Phan Thọ Dojo in Gia Lai preserves the legacy of Tây Sơn martial arts through centuries-old techniques, traditional medicine, and weapon forms inspired by everyday farming tools.

The Carpenter Master | The Martial Land

The Carpenter Master | The Martial Land

Culture & Tourism 16:45

By day, Master Van Thanh is a carpenter; by night, he is a devoted martial arts instructor who has spent more than three decades preserving and passing on traditional Vietnamese martial arts.

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