Karate Meets Kung Fu: Electrifying Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration Takes Vietnam by Storm

The Japan Martial Arts Demonstration Competition is a major international martial arts competition held annually in several countries from 1978 to 2019 by Nippon Budokan and the Japan Martial Arts Association.

This year’s Japanese Martial Arts Competition will be held in the city in 2024. It will be held at Nguyen Du Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10, 2024. This is also a special day commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Diplomacy Vietnam – Japan (September 21, 1973 – September 21, 2023), further strengthening friendship between the two countries.

Kendo – The essence of Japanese Kendo. Photo: Internet.

Those who love martial arts and Japanese culture will have the opportunity to enjoy 12 martial arts, from modern to classical, with top performances by participating in the program.

Participate in in-depth workshops with Japanese martial arts masters, expand your knowledge of traditional martial arts, and experience first-hand Japanese martial arts and Kobudo under the dedicated guidance of professional martial arts masters. 09 people from 70 modern martial arts disciplines (New Martial Arts), including Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Sumo, Karatedo, Aikido (Hapkido), Shorinji Kenpo (Shaolin Fist), Naginata (long sword), Jukendo, Jukendo, etc. More than one Japanese official and martial arts master is participating. Three ancient martial arts (Kobudo), including Tenryun Rishin-ryu Kenjutsu, Muhimuteki-ryu Jojutsu, and Ryukyu-Okehiden-Motobu Udundi.

Information on the Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration Competition in Vietnam – Photo: Internet.

An opportunity to meet and interact with famous kendo masters at the “Kendo Exchange between Ho Chi Minh City Kendo Federation and All Japan Kendo Federation” event hosted by Kendo Federation Ho Chi Minh City Church and Hoa Sen University on November 9, 2024. The All Japan Kendo Federation dispatched famous kendo instructors to this delegation. Teacher Sadao Okumori, Kyoshi, 8th Dan; Master Jin Yoshida, Kyoshi 8th Dan; Master Kunitaka Sato, Kyoshi, 7th Dan; Kyoshi 7th Dan Master Masashi Goto and Renshi 7th Dan Master Naoya Nagahama.

The Japanese Martial Arts Exhibition, held for the first time in Vietnam, will be the largest and most attractive martial arts event this November, providing a unique experience for those who are passionate about Japanese martial arts and culture. This is an unmissable opportunity to appreciate the essence of martial arts and immerse yourself in the heroic atmosphere of Japanese martial arts./.

Le Quang