POST 724 30August2025 - Anti-aging exercise - The Sacred Seal / 18 Stances/ Various items and pictures

 

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POST 724   30August2025 

- Anti-aging exercise 

-18 Stances

- The Sacred Seal 

- Various items and pictures 

 

 

		POST    2025                                    Linda’s Thursday Quotation
		Science walks forward on two feet, namely theory and experiment. Sometimes it is one foot which is put forward first, sometimes the other, but continuous progress is only made by the use of both. Robert Andrews Millikan

 

  THE ORCHID

	Extract from VISION and ACTION  / The Sacred Seal Story By Charles Phan Hoang (Amazon Publishing, ISBN   9798338428948)
	POST 724 13 – THE ORCHID
	POST 724    13 – THE ORCHID The wife of Master Dinh-Mai, a smiling woman with a keen and intelligent eye, welcomed the arrival of Clara and Thu-Lan. She directed them into the living room. On the left of the entrance, upon a sideboard made of lacquered wood finely inlaid with mother of pearl, there was the altar of the master’s ancestors. In front of the altar, Thu-Lan and Clara bowed respectfully. According to tradition, a fruit dish containing five kinds of fruit was placed in front of the portraits that Clara watched attentively. It was the portrait of a stately man in the traditional Dignitary costume, wearing the very characteristic winged hat that impressed her the most. The master's wife asked them to sit down: “Please, sit. I am going to make tea and the master will join you shortly”. Before going down to join his guests, master Dinh-Mai read again a message he had received that morning. He had asked to a master he knew in the United States, information about Clara, a disciple of Master Steve Hogan. The answer he received was clear and concise: “Clara Ikube: Chan-Cung disciple - 28.” The scent of lotus tea maintained a peaceful and friendly atmosphere. The master, turning to Clara, asked: “Is the tradition of the name of a disciple, vo-danh, maintained in your school in America?” Clara: “Are you talking about the tradition that the master assigns a disciple name in Vietnamese to his students?” Master Dinh-Mai: “That's right”, and he looked towards Thu-Lan who understood that she had to say her name. Thu-Lan: “My disciple name is Chan-Ban” Clara could not suppress an exclamation of surprise: “Oh! It's amazing because my disciple name is Chan-Cung” Master Dinh-Mai said nothing, but seemed very pleased to have been able to verify that Clara was indeed Chan-Cung. According to the message, if Clara was Chan-Cung, the number 28 indicated that Clara deserved trust. For her part, Clara soon realized that it was no coincidence that her disciple name and the disciple name of Thu-Lan had a common root “Chan”, which means true. She asked the master: “Is there a system for assigning names based on certain criteria?” Master Dinh-Mai: “Yes, it is the tradition. There is a book called Code of Names, which is used by some traditional schools. The master assigns a name to his disciples after consulting this book”. Clara said nothing but understood the importance of this tradition. This suggested that her school and the school of Master Dinh-Mai were among those using this book of names for their disciples. (to be continued)

 

 

 

 

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POST 723 23Aug2025 GREAT SUMMER - Many items and pictures

 

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	Wishing you a great summer.   Sunshine, smiles,  and summer vibes

 

POST 723 23Aug2025 

GREAT SUMMER -

 Many items and pictures

 

No 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.

 

 

 

 

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: Imperial authority (linked to the emperor and the protection of the nation), Natural power, especially water — vital for rice cultivation and life, Ancestral energy, linking us to those who came before. 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.

 

 

 

	Extract from VISION and ACTION  / The Sacred Seal Story By Charles Phan Hoang (Amazon Publishing, ISBN   9798338428948)
	POST 723 (continued)
	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)

 

 

 

		POST    2025                                    Linda’s Thursday Quotation
		Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas A. Edison   ======================   Mistakes are the portals of discovery. James Joyce

 

 

 

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