POST 02 APRIL2021 HAPPY EASTER - SPRING- 18 STANCES STUDY - Phan Hoang

        

           In this Post VCD 002 you will find three important subjects among others docs.:

           - THE FORM SPRING/ Tiep Xuan, Part Two

           -THE STANCES STUDY : The Table of 18 Stances and 18 Postures Training

           - THE SISTERS TRUNG: An important chapter in the History of Vietnam

 

 

		VCD 002   April 2021   EXERCISE    SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN The Mountain Guardian
		The aim and benefit of this exercise: facilitating a good flow of blood and inner energy through the whole body, becoming stronger. Self-confidence; open-mind.   This exercise SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN also implies five related aspects as in the previous exercise. 1.     Physical form- SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN is an immobile stance as shown in the picture KHAI-QUAN at the beginning of this chapter. While in this stance, the whole body structure is still except the arms which will slightly move inward and outward  according to exhaling and inhaling respectively. Eyes are half-closed.         Physiology- Luc phu ngu tang is - a Vietnamese medical term standing for “the six internal organs – viscera, the five internal parts - innards” also stimulated. This physiological effect is due to the breathing technique tho vo-nin-ra, and an intensive inner-working exercise as described below 2.     Breathing method-  Tho vo-nin-ra is a specific breathing technique  consisting of these three steps : a)       Inhale, by nose, with wide thoracic movements. Simultaneously with inhaling, slowly move arms inward while keeping the whole body including legs, arms and fists relaxed. b)       Hold the air flow for the same length of time as in the inhaling phase while very firmly contracting muscles in whole parts of body including legs, arms and fists. c)        Exhale, by mouth, with a strong pressure on dan-dien (belly) and lungs while continuing to keep  muscles, legs, arms and fists very firm until the end of exhaling time.          This process of breathing and exercising through the whole body is called an intensive inner-working exercise (van noi-cong chi-luc).      You can do this SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN exercise nine times then take a break before starting another round. 3.     Inner-energy and vital points- In term of inner-energy (noi-khi), the goal of  this movement SON-THAN KHAI QUAN is to facilitate a good flow of blood and inner energy through the whole body. Moreover this is a dynamic exercise on the Conception Vessel and Governor Vessel. Vital points- For those who are familiar with acupuncture it is good to know this exercise is related to the following vital points:  -Conception Vessel: V1 (hoi-am),  V6 (khi-hai), V24 (thua-tuong) -Governor Vessel: VG26 (nhan-trung), VG20 (ba-hoi), and VG4 (menh-mon) 4.     Mind and Thought- Diseases, such as cancer, can be considered as a result of some disorder throughout the human body. In many cases a strong will can help the brain in issuing powerful order to maintain balance, strengthen defence system, and even to heal diseases. This exercise re-educates the brain, the mind, and the body to develop their hidden power and make use of it. During the breathing exercise of this movement SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN you should focus all your attention to your body and mind; do not let anything from outside, such as telephone, T.V, music distract you. While inhaling you strongly feel you are a very happy person and your body is in very good shape. While exhaling force your brain to give orders to your whole body to clean all impure elements. 5.     Symbolism- The SON-THAN/ Mountain Guardian symbolizes Protection, Strength, and Quietness. Behavior- Be Strong, Be Happy, Be Helpful.        SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN is a training technique for developing Inner-Force and Inner-Power. This is one selected technique from the eight techniques in a series called “Son-Than Bat The”.  It was thought that the training of “Son-Than Bat The” had originated in the school of Tam-Su (School of Three Masters) under the authority of master Nguyen-Minh-Khong who was born in the eleventh century, under King LY-Nhan-Tong (1072-1127). According to the authors of LINH NAM CHICH QUAI/Record of  Southern Land Extraordinary Stories (written in 1492 by Vu-Quynh and Kieu-Phu)  master Nguyen-Minh-Khong was a monk of the Quoc-Thanh pagoda in the district of Dai-Hoang (near Hanoi); he was a disciple of master Tu-Dao-Hanh.   SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN is a condensed term, and it is not easy for the general public to understand its deep meaning. SON: mountain. THAN: guardian angel, deity, or god. KHAI = open. QUAN = door, gate.   SON-THAN can be translated in English as Guardian-of-the-mountain, or a mountain deity, mountain god. But here, SON-THAN stands precisely for TAN-VIEN SON-THAN, a famous deity among the most famous deities of Vietnamese Shinto (Than Thanh Viet). According to the belief of Vietnamese people, he reigns over a high mountain called TAN-VIEN (about 60km north-west of Hanoi) to protect his people. The TAN-VIEN mount is also known as BA-VI mountain. In 1947, as an eleven year old boy, I had the opportunity to live for a relatively short period in this beautiful but very dangerous mountain TAN-VIEN, since tigers and snakes were not uncommon to see around. I have learned a great deal of many things from this place.   The term SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN can be interpreted as ,the Mountain Guardian opens his gate and allows us to explore the secret of his mountain, or in another way, ,the teaching of the Mountain Guardian helps you open the gate. In term of acupuncture, khai-quan also means stimulating vital points, and in this sense SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN could be understood as  inner-training method of Mountain Guardian to stimulate the circulation of energy through vital points of the body . The Exercise SON-THAN KHAI-QUAN  would  require from you much patience and persistence.   STORY  I have heard a nice story and I like to share it with you: One day a man who was suffering by his impatience climbed a high ladder up to the sky. There, when he saw God he exclaimed with excitement for his persistent request: God, please give me patience. Give me patience, right now!

 

 

      

		VCD 002 April 2021 EXERCISE      PHI-YEN DAO-VAN                                                     Flying Swallow
		The benefit of this exercise: flowing of intrinsic energy will dynamically clean toxic substances. Being unattached and feeling free. Optimism. PHI-YEN is a general term for a number of  Movements (and Postures as well) related to the spirit and training method of the swallow (yên). We use the term Movement (Chiêu) for a set of sequential patterns, a series of Postures. And the term Pose or Position (Thê) for one stationary pose.  PHI-YEN as a Movement (Chiêu) can be found , for example , in a series of forms such as Ngu-dieu-bo, Bat-dieu-bo, Thap-bat-dieu-bo, Phi-dieu, Tuyen-sinh, and as a Pose or Position (Thê) in a number of martial art training techniques and in static breathing exercises. In TIEP-XUAN the full name of this fourth exercise is PHI-YEN DAO-VAN which can be interpreted in English as “flying swallow and swerving cloud”, or alternatively  “a flying swallow can make the cloud move”.     1.     2. Physical form and breathing method- To do this exercise please see the attached pictures, they are numbered. Inhaling: by Tho-Phoi/lungs breathing method. The movement starts very slowly in the inhaling phase, see pictures 1, 2 and 3.      Then there is a short holding of breath at the pose shown in the picture 4-5-6. Exhaling: by a combined lungs breathing and belly breathing method.  The exhaling phase starts with both arms , each arm drawing a circle counter-clockwise (see picture 7 and picture 8).           The movement in this phase is accelerating in terms of speed and firm in physical action. The movement ends here. Take a normal breath, then restart the same movement with the opposite side in clockwise direction (see pictures 12 to 19).       Terminology- We call “a set of swallow exercise” for the whole movements performed with both side (right and left). Nine sets make “a round of swallow exercise”.  One round   of PHI-YEN DAO-VAN is recommended for daily routine exercise.     Physiology- The training of PHI-YEN DAO-VAN is well known for preventing stress which is one of the causes of high blood pressure. The stance at the end of this movement (standing on one leg) has specific effect in strengthening a number of muscles of the leg while stimulating the brain which will work to maintain the body in equilibrium.    3.     Inner-energy and vital points- In term of inner-energy, PHI-YEN DAO-VAN is to facilitate the flows of inner-energy through the whole body thanks to the specific breathing method described above. It is important to keep in mind that in the inhaling phase inner-energy is focused toward the area called Trung-Dien which is located between the solar-plexus and the belly (Dan-Dien/Hara). Then, in the exhaling phase, intrinsic energy dynamically flowing through the whole body will clean toxic substances and remove  obstacles on its way.   This is to be done under strong order from your brain to the organs and systems of your body. The power of your thinking is in action to command your brain.  Vital points- There are two vital points which are already shown in the first Movement Khoi-A: a.      C1 (Cuc-tuyen), on the Heart Meridian (Thu-Thieu-Am Tam-Kinh) b.     R1 (Dong-tuyen)  on the Kidneys Meridian (Tuc-Thieu-Am Than-Kinh) and an important area to keep in mind that is the Khi-hai zone located at the point Dan-dien/Hara at your belly.     4.     Mind and Thought-  While doing this exercise  PHI-YEN DAO-VAN imagine you are freely flying as a swallow in the beautiful blue sky. Experience the feeling of being you.  Focus the thinking on your true-nature, this means strongly believe that the self in you is pure and free. Your spirit and your body are in harmony (no conflict). You fly like a swallow because you are free (being unattached) and happy (being in harmony with yourself).         Getting back to the metaphor- Imagine how large the Milky Way is and how small the earth is in this galaxy; it is like a grain of sand in the Sahara. Compared to the earth we are small like a speck of dust. However, at the instant you are doing the PHI-YEN DAO-VAN (Flying Swallow) your thoughts can cover the whole Milky Way! As you (Flying Swallow) are viewing any object from high up in the sky, everything is small to you. So stop thinking you are small and not strong. Balance and harmony make you stronger.    5.     Symbolism- Swallow is a symbol of Spring, Love, and Success. Confidence (self-assurance) is the spirit of swallow.   Behavior- Being a “swallow” is being in permanent springtime; being joyful and resourceful. PHI-YEN DAO-VAN advises us that we should not worry too much about all kind of small problems in our day to day activities. Do not care much about what the others say about you, care about who and the way you are.   LIFE IS PRECIOUS, AND SPRING MAKES LIFE MORE BEAUTIFUL.

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		VCD002   APRIL 2021 THE STUDY OF STANCES -Tấn Bộ
		THE STUDY OF STANCES -Tấn Bộ   PURPOSE. The study of stances is an important part of the Black-Belt Program. In the martial-arts Voviet and Vietvodao the teaching and training of stances is mainly focused on the fighting techniques and physical development while in Vietchidao, an educational martial-art, the aim will be concentrated on the physical balance of the body, the related strategy and the spirit dimension of each posture.   MATERIALS.  Attached to this text the reader will find: -A table of 18 stances with their corresponding Number, Vietnamese Name, English Name, and Strategic Thinking. -A poster / card of 18 stances -Eighteen pictures of stances for Posture Training   METHOD. -Do not attempt to learn all the 18 stances at once. -Start with some preferred stances and do it in still posture mode (stay still in the chosen posture for one minute). -Learn the Number and the Name of these stances. -Consider with deep thought on the “Strategic Thinking” corresponding to each of these stances.       TEACHING STRATEGY. Given that serious training with 18 stances is a hard work, therefore good teachers might want to use creative skill to find some ways making the practice more fun, more attracting.   -Way One. Creating a contest between students for an endurance exercise that consists of practicing a stance in a still posture. The winner will be the last standing when all the others have fallen.   -Way Two.  Integrating the given stance(s) into a small exercise which consists of some moving techniques and some attack-defence movements (on two or four directions)   -Way Three. Adapt the given stance(s) to a sparring practice with a partner.   Regarding the motto and the strategic thinking of each stance: Skilled teachers will find the right timing to introduce these notions to their students in an inspiring way that provokes curiosity and imagination. The use of collaborative learning is advisable for getting the participation and interaction of all members of the audience, each one can have the occasion to express their opinion or experience.   POEMS. Each of the 18 stances does have its corresponding Vietnamese poem composed by the founder of our disciplines, Master Phan Hoang. These poems frequently use symbols and parabolic terms to convey the teaching of the author. But you know, rendering a Vietnamese symbolic poem into English with all its subtlety is a task that goes beyond our efforts. So please consider that the Vietnamese poem whenever it appears in our text is simply for further reference to those who know the Vietnamese language. Sometimes you could see a corresponding text in English that follows the Vietnamese poem, please know that it is only a guiding material, not a translation.

 

EIGHTEEN STANCES -  THAP BAT TAN  -TEACHING OF G.M PHAN HOANG (2021)

STANCE	MOTTO	STRATEGIC THINKING
01-Lap Tan STANDING-Stance	DIGNITY	Stand up and be strong
02-Doc Hanh WALKING-Stance	SWIFTNESS	Fighting and winning by Royal Way
03 -Dat Got HEEL-Stance	RESPONSIBILITY	Be responsible for your action
04-Hung Tân BEAR-Stance	POWER	Fighting and winning by Cleverness and Organization
05- Lâp Tân rông WIDE-Standing	DISCERNMENT	Look around before starting an action
06- Hanh Sau REAR FOOT-Stance	EFFICIENCY	Be always ready
07-Dinh Tan T-STANCE	RESILIENCE	Fighting and winning by Courage and Strength
08- Âm Duong TOWER-Stance	TRUSTWORTHINESS	People can trust you but you do not have to trust everyone
09-Trung Binh Tan HORSE-Stance	COURAGE	Fighting and winning by Skillfulness and Patience
10- Giuong Cung ARCHER-Stance	VISION	Never forget your goal
11-Lien Hoa LOTUS-Stance	STABILITY	Have high spirit and solid foundation
12-Hac Tan  CRANE-Stance	RECTITUDE	Be a crane in peace time and a terrific eagle in war time
13-Thai Am Tan NEGATIVE-Stance	GENEROSITY	Using a “soft way” to modify the current bedrock
14-Trao Ma SMALL-Stance	BENEVOLENCE	Make small progress but make it continuously
15- Xa Tân SNAKE-Stance	SELF-CONFIDENCE	Fighting and winning by Surprise
16- Nhi Tân ICE-SKATER-Stance	VOLUNTARINESS	Be present at the right time
17- Quy Tân  TURTLE-Stance	ENDURANCE	Advancing in an unnoticeable way
18- Ho Diêp BUTTERFLY-Stance	PRECISION	Apply critical thinking to deal with a complex problem

 

 

 

 

		10 -GIƯƠNG CUNG TẤN THE ARCHER STANCE (Thiệu, Teaching Poem) Giương cung, nhìn thẳng chân trời Bình tâm, viễn kiến, chẳng dời mục tiêu Nội công , kình khí tụ chiêu Thị phi thế sự lắm điều chớ nghe.  (Phan Hoàng)   Be a good archer, aiming to the horizon, beyond the target But always, keeping the target in view With unaffected mind and great vision Concentrate on inner power, forget all gossips. (Phan Hoang)
		09 Trung Bình Tấn   HORSE-STANCE Trung bình, đứng tấn vững vàng Giữ cho muôn sự mọi đàng bình yên Nội công: tâm tĩnh, đoạn phiền Ngoại công:thân pháp  chuyển quyền vô biên (Phan Hoàng)   Be solid, such an arch, All pressures are transmitted elsewhere Keeping thousand things in harmony For the Inner: quietness For the Outer: make surprising move. (Phan Hoàng)

    

 

	AN IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF VIETNAM
	The Trung Sisters of Vietnam Fight the Han | Warriors, Queens, and Intel     https://youtu.be/REmcIf8ZsyQ (Ctrl + Click to follow link)

 

 

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FILE: STANCES TEACHING TABLE 2021-0328