UEF successfully held the International Martial Arts Science Conference 2024

:”In a modern society, martial arts goes beyond just the art of fighting but also part of profound culture, tradition and spiritual values. During the past years, martial arts have asserted a solid position, thanks to the rapid development technically and the trend of professionalization, integration and further alignment with the global Olympic movement. These factors paved the way for further growth and globally recognized. We are very   honored to welcome the scholars, researchers and experts from various cities and provinces across the country, as well as neighboring countries such as South Korea, Mongolia, Turkiye, Thailand, Philippines… Your attendance is a great honor for us, and at the same time proves your interest, spirit and contribution to the global development of martial arts”. Shared by Mr. Nguyen Nam Nhan - Deputy Director of HCMC Department of Culture and Sports during his opening segments. 

Mr. Nguyen Nam Nhan - Deputy Director of HCMC Department of Culture and Sports delivered his opening speech 

Followed Mr. Nguyen Nam Nhan’s speech, Dr. Nhan Cam Tri also stressed on the roles of martial arts in physical, mental and cultural development. He also expressed his pride of UEF being chosen as the co-host of this important event, while asserting UEF’s commitment in promoting international martial arts and exchange events.

Dr. Nhan Cam Tri emphasized the roles of martial arts in modern society 

The six reports presented at the conference included:” The global network of martial arts: mission and challenges” - Prof. Kwon HUH - Member of the Womau Board of Directors - Mongolia International University; “Cultural values and roles of martial arts in modern society” - Dr, Nguyen Minh Nhut - Deputy Head of the Department of Culture and Society, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; “Holistic approach: Muay Thai Boran of warriors” - Mr. Chinawut Sirisompan - Grandmaster Woody; “Arnis is the national sport and martial art” - Mr. Richardson Gialogo; “Implementing AI in promotion and website development of HKF” - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu - Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT), Vice President of HKF; “Research on the effects of Thai Cuc Tran Gia on the elderly after a year of practice at the Nguyen Tri Phuong Center of Sports, District ten, HCMC”- Master Tong Hoang Lan. 

 

The roles of Martial arts were presented under diverse perspectives at the conference 

Additionally, the seminar “Themed science: “Martial arts relics, values alongside opportunities and challenges in the development of martial arts in the current era” was organized with the sharing of Dr, Vo Danh Hai - Vice President of WoMAU, Prof. Kwon Huh - expert of ICM, Grandmaster Ha Thi Yen Oanh - President of Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Martial Arts Federation. The seminar stressed on the philosophy of life and the will to strive for excellence, which was forged from traditional Vietnamese martial arts, and at the same time assert that martial art isn’t just the art of fighting but a unique cultural heritage, enriched with humanity. And followed by maintaining and spreading the Vietnamese cultural, historical values and the people to international friends. 

The seminar brought an in-depth perspective in maintaining and developing martial arts

At the end of the seminar, the conference broadened various new exciting perspectives, helped trainers, masters and researchers better understand the development orientation of both Vietnamese and International martial arts. From then, the Vietnamese martial art community will have a better basis to build development strategy, while maintaining traditional values and meeting the trend of globalization at the same time. The conference didn't just contribute to promoting the image of Vietnamese martial arts to the world but also promotes cultural exchange, raises the awareness of the values of martial arts and creates motivation to develop sports tourism in Ho Chi Minh city.