Võ Cổ Truyền Võ cổ truyền

Traditional Vietnamese martial arts, including Bình Định schools.

Key characteristics

• Weapons and forms

Forms & curriculum

• Varies by school.

What training looks like

Hybrid systems mix striking, locks, throws and often weapons, so classes rotate between them. Expect basics, partner technique drills and scenario or sparring work.

Questions to ask a school

• Which parts of the system are taught first?
• How is pressure-testing done safely?
• What is the instructor's own training background?