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Warriors! As
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POST 57 SEPT2025 Form DAI HOANG - Back-to-School
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:
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
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THE CHART OF DAI-HOANG Quyen
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THE CHART OF DAI-HOANG Quyen APPLICATION. A &B .Using “Number Theory” and
“Posture Name”
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
D. Using “Eight Trigrams” to express notions and
combinations
E.
Using “Way of Life” to teach Behavior and Strategy
Using “Books of Quyen” related to Dai Hoang Quyen .
(Books
published by Vietchi Institute: www.vietchiinstitute.org) March 2020
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