POST 58 October2025 The SACRED SNAKE Thần Xà- Video, Texts, Cards, Pictures

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 The SACRED SNAKE Thần Xà-

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The Sacred Snake  -THAN XA- Edition October 2025  (text) Vietchidao Blog 58

The Sacred Snake – THAN-XA   Introduction The Sacred Snake THAN-XA (Thần-Xà) is an advanced quyền (form)—a structured set of choreographed martial movements. It belongs to the Hùng-Quyền group, known as “dynamic quyền,” which is primarily designed for martial arts fighters. However, THAN-XA goes far beyond combat. Its techniques and sequences reach into the subtle realms of strategy and the art of living, offering not only physical refinement but also philosophical insight. Through its practice, learners can gain guidance not just in martial technique but in personal development and life approach. Within the Viet-Chi System—composed of eight disciplines—teachers from any branch may incorporate THAN-XA into their curriculum, either in full as a complete quyền or partially as standalone exercises, for both teaching and evaluation purposes. The Mission of THAN-XA The Sacred Snake THAN-XA serves three distinct missions, aligned with the progression of the practitioner: • For Regular Students To provide technical and physical training through a unique form that embodies the "Way of Water." Through the practice of doi-luyện (partner sparring), students develop familiarity with the techniques and spirit encoded in the form: stances, hand-knife strikes, kicks, blocks, jumps, indirect movements, redirections, strategies, surprise attacks, and more. • For Advanced Black Belts To enhance endurance, cultivate internal energy, and develop the strategic mindset required for deception in combat. Black Belts are encouraged to explore creativity through strategy-building and song-luyện (dual training). THAN-XA also offers a refined, shareable form to present their interpretation of the “Way of Water” to practitioners from other disciplines. Note: This publication offers only a limited overview of this level, tailored for a general audience. • For Red Belts (Masters) To support Masters in the realization of their deeper missions. This area of training remains exclusive to Red Belt-level instruction and is not disclosed in this text. The Motto of THAN-XA ·        Be Secretive ·        Be Swift ·        Be Unpredictable The Structure of THAN-XA THAN-XA is composed of six main sections. After the opening movement (A, facing South), the form primarily unfolds along the East–West axis, eventually circling back to the starting point, concluding with movements facing South (Zc and Zd). This structure symbolically resembles a military campaign: The General THAN-XA leaves his fortress, publicly declares war, and justifies his cause. After five victorious battles to the East and West, he returns proudly—with a Peace Accord in hand. Each part of the form represents a stage in this campaign: 1.   Opening the Battle 2.   Preparing the Moves 3.   Multiple Attacks 4.   Surprise Attacks 5.   Flying Attacks 6.   Winning Peace Through these phases, one can observe the dynamic movements of THAN-XA. What remains unseen—but equally essential—are the five invisible counterattacks delivered by adversaries defending against THAN-XA's strategy. Imagine how thrilling it would be to witness these unseen moments! These invisible responses become apparent only through partnered practice (doi-luyện)—where form meets interaction, and theory transforms into dynamic experience.

 

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THAN XA LIST OF SEQUENCES IN THAN-XA

LIST OF SEQUENCES IN THAN-XA    A .        Opening the circle Snake  (South)/ Mở Vòng Thần Xà B.         Left hand knife attacking (East)/ Tả trận khai đao C.         Right hand knife cutting (East) / Hữu biên trảm đao D.         Double heads snake tactic (East ) / Lưỡng đầu xà thế E.         Left hand operating  (East) / Tả xà thủ pháp F.         Right hand operating  (East) / Hữu xà thủ pháp  G.         Right blowing kick  (East) / Trực cước thần phong H.         Changing strategy, turning (South) / Nghi binh chuyển quân I.          One leg waiting for battle (South) / Nhất trụ đãi địch                                 (chân mặt trụ) J.          Golden body and mind  (South) / Nội công chân tâm K.         Turning to West posture (West) / Chuyển trận thủ xà L.         Double head on one leg challenge (West) / Lưỡng đầu độc cước M. Changing General (foggy tactic) (South) / Chuyển tướng sương mù                             (right side turning 270 degrees) N.        Army at rest (before the next battle) (South) / Dưỡng quân nghinh địch O.        All sides snake secret attacks / Liên hoàn mật pháp P.         Sudden direct kick through center West / Xuất cước xuyên tâm Q.        Defending Castle, countering attack (West) / Thủ thành , phản kích R.         Deceiving tactic, Scorpion posture (East) / Bọ cạp nghi binh S.         Right leg three levels low kicks  (South-West) / Tam giang phá cước/ T.         Putting knife down, open for peace (East) / Giải đao hòa bộ U.         Surprise right leg attack  (East) / Thình lình oanh kích   V.         Back to guard posture  (East) / Hồi bộ thủ thân W.        Suddenly fly from West to East (South) / Bất thình lình bay (sang Đông) X.         Single willow-knife piercing (right hand) ( South) / Liễu đao tâm chích  (tay mặt) Y.         Suddenly fly from East to West (South) / Thình lình bay ngang  (sang Tây) Za        Left hand-knife attack (South) / Tả đao tâm kích  (tay trái) Zb        Flying back to East (South) / Tả phi hoàn vị (bay sang Đông) Zc         One leg standing for Peace  (South) / Nhất trụ đãi khách (chân trái trụ) Zd        Peace through Strength and Mutual-understanding (South) / Đại hòa giải tỏa End      Lễ / Salute

 THẦN-XÀ  The Sacred Snake    

Picture                 Vietnamese name                                          English phrase                                                 Orientation/Facing

Start 01-03         Lễ                                                                                                                                                  South

A  04-08               Mở Vòng Thần Xà                                          Opening circle Snake                                     South

B  09-12               Tả trận khai đao                                             Left hand knife attacking                             East

C  13-15               Hữu biên trảm đao                                        Right hand knife cutting                               East

D  16                     Lưỡng đầu xà thế                                           Double heads snake tactic                          East

E  17-22               Tả xà thủ pháp                                                Left hand operating                                      East

F  23-25               Hữu xà thủ pháp                                            Right hand operating                                    East

G  26-28               Trực cước thần phong                                  Right blowing kick                                         East

H  29-33               Nghi binh chuyển quân                                 Changing strategy, turning South                South

I   34-35                              Nhất trụ đãi địch (chân mặt trụ)                One leg waiting battle (right leg standing) South

J  36-40                Nội công chân tâm                                        Golden body and mind                                 South

K  41-42               Chuyển trận thủ xà                                        Turning to West posture                              West

L  43-45               Lưỡng đầu độc cước                                     Double head on one leg challenge                West

M 46-51               Chuyển tướng sương mù                            Changing General (foggy tactic)                 South

(right side turning 270 degree)

N  52-53               Dưỡng quân nghinh địch                             Army at rest (before next battle)

O  54-61              Liên hoàn mật pháp                                      Secret of all sides snake attack (Left hand South-West,

Right hand South-East, Left hand West)

P  62-64               Xuất cước xuyên tâm                                    In a sudden direct kick through center   West

Q  65-69              Thủ thành (65-67), phản kích (68-69)       Defensing Castle, countering attack               West

R  70-72               Bọ cạp   nghi binh                                           Deceiving tactic , Scorpion posture               East

S  73-76               Tam giang phá cước                                      Right leg three levels low kicks                   South-West

T  77-78               Giải đao hòa bộ                                              Putting knife down, open for peace               East

U  79-82               Thình lình oanh kích (đá chân mặt)           Surprise right leg attack                               East

V  83                     Hồi bộ thủ thân (tay mặt trước)                 Back to guard posture                                  East

W 84-87              Bất thình lình bay (sang Đông)                   Suddenly fly from West to East                  South

X  88-89               Liễu đao tâm chích  (tay mặt)                     Single willow-knife piercing (right hand) South

Y  90-94               Thình lình bay ngang  (sang Tây)                Suddenly fly from East to West                    South

Za  95-96             Tả đao tâm kích  (tay trái)                            Left hand-knife attack                                  South

Zb 97-100            Tả phi hoàn vị (bay sang Đông)                  Flying back to East                                         South

Zc 101-102          Nhất trụ đãi khách (chân trái trụ)              One leg standing for Peace                         South

Zd 103-105          Đại hòa giải tỏa                                              Peace through Strength and Mutual-understanding. South

End 106-108       Lễ                                                                       End       

  

File ref:  THẦN XA Thieu 180310

 

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DAI-HOANG Quyen – The Great Clarity

INTRODUCTION

DAI-HOANG Quyen, or The Great Clarity, is a deeply profound and uniquely crafted martial art form (quyền or kata) that offers rich insights for serious practitioners.

Composed of nine movements, DAI-HOANG Quyen explores some of the most debated dimensions within martial arts: the balance between Hard and Soft approaches; the contrast between practical combat training and theoretical study; and the tension between traditional animal mimicking and symbolic interpretation, among others.

 

What sets Đại-Hoàng Quyền further apart is its innovative reconfiguration of the Eight Trigrams within a circular framework. This strategic interpretation offers a bold and thought-provoking challenge to the traditional "Early Heaven" arrangement found in the I Ching, inviting new reflections on martial philosophy and cosmology.

 

While the scope of this blog limits a full exploration of Đại-Hoàng Quyền, we are confident that dedicated instructors and advanced students will uncover within this form a wealth of knowledge—not only in martial technique and trigram theory, but also in deeper philosophical insights on life and strategy.

 

THE METHODOLOGY OF DAI-HOANG QUYEN

SITUATION
Martial arts are undeniably a noble discipline and an excellent physical practice. However, the needs and expectations of learners often extend beyond combat or sport. In response, a new path has emerged: the path of Educational Martial Arts—an approach that integrates physical training with broader philosophical, strategic, and educational dimensions.

To establish this path, the first essential step is to redesign the curriculum. But how should this be done? A clear, practical, and adaptable methodology is required.

PROBLEM
In January 1983, Master Phan Hoang—founder of VIETVODAO International—embarked on a year-long world tour, beginning in France. Along his journey, he visited temples and martial arts centers, and met with numerous masters and esteemed individuals. Through these encounters, he gathered a wealth of insights, experiences, and inspirations—layer upon layer of knowledge and practical wisdom.

Yet, the challenge was immense: how to structure and transmit such a rich and diverse body of ideas into a coherent model? During his travels, no single framework could fully encapsulate it.

SOLUTION
The solution came in the form of a powerful quyen (kata, or form) comprised of just nine movements. Each movement is designed to carry layered meaning and can be interpreted from multiple perspectives, offering a multidimensional teaching tool. The form functions as a compact yet profound educational structure.

The methodology of DAI-HOANG Quyen draws on five key interpretive frameworks:

A. Number Theory – to encode and structure instructions.
B. Posture Names – to define and categorize groups of techniques.
C. Animal Symbols – to convey training methods, combat strategies, and the art of war.
D. Eight Trigrams – to illustrate dynamic concepts and strategic combinations.
E. Way of Life – to guide personal behavior, ethics, and strategic thinking

THE CHART OF DAI-HOANG Quyen

THE CHART OF DAI-HOANG Quyen APPLICATION.                                                                     A &B .Using “Number Theory” and “Posture Name” Zero. TINH TAM. Meditation 01 NHAT TRU. Stand  Under the  Sky   02 DAY NUI. Push the Mountain 03 BAO THAN. Storming 04 HAI DE. Deep sea 05 TIEN ONG       Angel 06 SINH TU Dead and Life 07 DAI LUC Great Power 08 DIA CHAN Earthquake 09 HOAN NGUYEN Return to Unity   Some examples of Number: Number One= Be Unique; Two: Work in Team; Three: Create Stability; Four: Be Thoughtful; Five: Be Generous; Six: Act with Discernment; Seven: Train for Endurance; Eight: React with Swiftness Nine: Behave with Dignity… 18: Standard number of movements in a quyen; 28: Perfect number. 108: Sacred number etc. Regarding Postures, we use each number to identify the corresponding posture, but keep in mind that the system of postures is independent to the system of number in the way of meaning and application. Each posture reflects a specific series of selected techniques. These diverse techniques can be learned at our seminars or in our documents and books.  C.     Using “Animal Symbol” to teach training methods,  fighting techniques, and the art of war Zero. VO DANH Secret  Animal 01 LONG TRAN Dragon Battle 02 THU TRAN Spider Battle 03 DIEU TRAN Bird Battle 04 XA TRAN Snake Battle 05 MA TRAN Horse Battle 06 HO TRAN Tiger Battle 07 VOI TRAN Elephant Battle 08 NGHE TRAN  “Cougar” Battle 09 PHUONG THE Phoenix Position   D.    Using  “Eight Trigrams” to express notions and combinations Zero.  THAI CUC Origin 01 KIEN Sky 02 KHON Earth 03 TON Wind 04 KHAM Water 05 LY Fire 06 DOAI Lake 07  CAN Mountain 08 CHAN Thunder 09 HOAN NGUYEN Returning to origin   E.     Using “Way of Life” to teach Behavior and Strategy Zero.  VO VI Non-doing 01 VUONG DAO The Way of King   02 SU DAO The Way of Master 03 VAN DAO The Way of Cloud 04 HOA DAO The Way of Peace 05  CHIEN DAO The Way of War 06 TUONG DAO The Way of General 07 TRI DAO. The Way of Knowledge 08 HANH DAO. The Art of Doing 09 SINH DAO The Way of Life              Using “Books of Quyen” related to Dai Hoang Quyen .  Zero.  TAM TRUYEN Oral Transmission 01 THIEN LONG Quyen Celestial Dragon 02 KY MON Quyen Exceptional Gate 03 PHI DIEU Quyen Flying Birds 04 THAN XA Quyen Sacred Snake 05 LOI HO Quyen Thunder Tiger 06  SINH LO Quyen  Living Way 07 NGOC DINH Quyen Jade Mountain 08 TRONG DONG Winter Form 09 KY LO Quyen Fabulous Way (Books published by Vietchi Institute:    www.vietchiinstitute.org)                                           March 2020