WELCOME TO POST 723
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Wishing you a great summer. Sunshine,
smiles, and summer vibes
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POST 723 23Aug2025
GREAT SUMMER -
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18 - BUTTERFLY Stance: Apply critical thinking to deal with a complex problem The Butterfly Stance teaches
adaptability and critical thinking. The butterfly flits between
possibilities, moving fluidly and with grace, but always with intention. This
stance encourages flexibility in thought, critical analysis, and the ability
to approach problems from multiple perspectives to find the best solution. Think critically, adapt and find creative
solutions.
In
conclusion,
each of these 18 stances offers a strategic principle not only applicable in
martial arts but also useful in everyday life. By mastering the philosophy
and application behind each stance, practitioners can not only improve their
physical abilities but also develop a sharper, more effective approach to
life’s challenges.
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CELEBRATING
GREAT SUMMER VO HA, The Summer
4. RỒNG NƯỚC – The Water Dragon Symbol of Ancestral Strength, Protection, and Life The final movement in the VO HA form, Rồng Nước – The
Water Dragon, is a powerful culmination of the journey. Drawing from
ancient Vietnamese mythology, this form honors the deep cultural roots and
spiritual identity of the Vietnamese people. According to legend, the Vietnamese trace their origins to
a sacred union between Lạc Long Quân, the Dragon Lord of the Seas, and
Âu Cơ, the Immortal Mountain Fairy. From this mythic lineage came the
birth of the Vietnamese people — resilient, proud, and connected both to the
mountains and to the sea. In Vietnamese tradition, the dragon is not a
fearsome beast, but a noble, benevolent force. It symbolizes:
Among the five legendary dragons — Iron, Wood, Water,
Fire, and Earth — the Water Dragon is the most graceful and fluid.
It embodies adaptability, strength, and the quiet power that nourishes and
sustains life.
The Spirit of Rồng
Nước in Movement: This form is dynamic yet flowing, like a river that
knows both calm and storm. The Water Dragon does not force its way — it moves
with wisdom and rhythm, circling, diving, and rising with purpose. Reflection: Practicing Rồng Nước connects us not only to the mythical
dragon, but to the essence of life itself — water as transformation,
heritage as strength. This form reminds us of the protector within,
the one who carries wisdom, adapts with grace, and moves forward with
strength born of lineage and purpose. Let each movement be a tribute to
your ancestors, to your homeland, and to the deeper waters of your being. You
are not only moving — you are remembering
Final Thought: As the closing form in VO HA – The Summer, Rồng Nước
leaves us with a sense of power, fluidity, and connection. You have journeyed
from the forest, through the lotus, across the river — and now rise like the
Water Dragon, whole and renewed.
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Extract from VISION
and ACTION / The Sacred Seal Story By
Charles Phan Hoang (Amazon
Publishing,
ISBN 9798338428948) |
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POST 723 (continued)
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POST 723 …
Thu-Lan: "Master, according to what I've
observed, the technique shown by Clara, is similar to a longer technique that
you have taught us, is it not?" Master Dinh-Mai, after a slight hesitation, went
for the sword that rested on the stand in his office and returned to the
centre of the room. Clara and Thu-Lan knew they were going to receive a
special teaching. Master Dinh-Mai, before drawing the sword, said:
"Here is the technique, in its original complete form, as practised by
the Kiem-Si of the Thuan-Thien Society at the time of the Le dynasty." While the master solemnly performed the technique,
Clara watched attentively all the majestic movements of the blade, like a
calligraphy brush tracing two ancient characters. Clara followed all the
movements without missing any single stroke. After sheathing his sword with
his left hand, the master sat down solemnly and laid his sword before him.
Remaining silent, he watched Clara with his penetrating eyes. Clara's face
was illuminated: she had recognized the two characters traced by the sword.
Master Dinh-Mai made a sign to Clara allowing her to speak. Clara: "Master, I think you just gave me
the original name of this technique!" Master Dinh-Mai, with a half-smile: "What
is this name according to you?" Clara: "Thuan Thien!" Master Dinh-Mai, very impressed but keeping a
straight face: "Yes." Clara: "Oh! So this is the technique
Bao-Dan performed to be recognized by the other members of the Thuan-Thien
Society." Master Dinh-Mai: "Yes, you are right. I
know this technique in its complete form as handed down through the
generations in our family, because I am a descendant of Dinh Bao-Dan." Clara could not believe what she just heard and
stared at the master, full of emotion. Then, respectfully, Clara and Thu-Lan
made a bow to the master. They got up together, and silently left the room. Master Dinh-Mai turned off the lights and went
out with Clara and Thu-Lan. He closed the door, and asked the two young
women: "Do you still need my assistance?" Thu-Lan: "No, master. Thank you very much.
I will accompany Clara to her hotel on Ba-Trieu Street, and then I'll go
home." Master Dinh-Mai: "As Clara can read
Chu-Nom, of which I don't have a good grasp myself, I wish she would look at
some old documents that I keep with great care at home. I invite you both,
tomorrow afternoon, at four o'clock for tea at my home." After they left the scene, the stack of
cardboard boxes in the front of the grocery store began to move. A man, who
was hiding behind it, got up nimbly and furtively, and walked away in the
shadowy light of the street muttering: "Hotel on Ba-Trieu Street...
Tomorrow at four o'clock in the afternoon..."
(to
be continued) |
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Linda’s Thursday Quotation
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The Mystery of Marie Roget by Edgar Allan Poe
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What to say at your job interview? English
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END POST 723 23 AUGUST 2025
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