Cuong Nhu (pronounced Kung Nu) is an synthetic martial art, developed originally by Dr. Ngo Dong of Vietnam in 1965 at the University of Hue. He synthesized a system that blends elements of Shotokan Karate, Wing Chun, Judo, Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Boxing, and Vo Vi Nam. As the art has matured it has added elements of Neko-ryu and various weapons forms. Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... For the city in Vietnam, see Hue (city). ... Shotokan (松涛館) is a school of karate, reflecting the style of the initial students (including his son, Yoshitaka) of master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957), who officially brought karate from Okinawa to mainland Japan (note: Kenwa Mabuni, Motobu Choki and other Okinawans were also actively teaching karate in Japan prior to... Karate or karate-do (空手道) is a martial art, based on Chinese kung fu, categorized by some as budo, introduced to the Japanese main islands from Okinawa in 1922. ... Wing Chun (Chinese: 詠春; pinyin: ; Jyutping: wing4 ceon1), also spelled Ving Tsun, is a Chinese martial arts system with an emphasis on unarmed close-range fighting, although it includes weapon techniques and techniques suitable for various ranges. ... Judo (Japanese: 柔道 Jūdō) is a martial art, a sport and a philosophy which originated in Japan. ... Aikido (合気道 Aikidō, also 合氣道 using an older style of kanji), literally meaning harmony energy way, or with some poetic license, way of the harmonious spirit) is a gendai budo — a modern Japanese martial art. ... Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan (Chinese: 太極拳; pinyin: ; literally supreme ultimate fist), commonly known as Tai Chi, Tai Chi, or Taiji, is a nei chia (internal) Chinese martial art which is known for the claims of health and longevity benefits made by its practitioners and in some... 2004 Armed Forces Amateur Boxing Championships, held in 2003. ... Vo Vi Nam, also known as Vo Vi Nam Viet Vo Dao, is arguably the most famous style of Vietnamese martial art. ... Neko-ryu logo Neko-ryu Goshin Jitsu is a martial art created by Judo Grandmaster Ernie Cates. ... The bayonet, still used in war as both knife and spearpoint. ...

Cuong Nhu translates as Hard-Soft, and integrates both hard and soft techniques into its own system. Students at lower levels focus on learning hard techniques, blocking, kicking, etc. and then move onto softer styles of blocks and throws. Emphasis is given to the loading of techniques, and turning the loads into attacks. Kata movements and stances concentrate on drawing all force to the center, and then explosively performing the techniques. Kobudo kata with staff. ...

Cuong Nhu first came from Vietnam to the United States in 1971 with Dr. Ngo, and finally relocated its headquarters to the U.S. in 1977, following the escape of the doctor and his family. The first U.S. dojo was founded at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The style has spread to 67 dojos across the U.S. and several in other countries. The current head of Cuong Nhu is Grandmaster Quynh Ngo. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Century Tower, University of Florida. ... Gainesville is a city located in Alachua County, Florida, most known for the University of Florida, home to the Florida Gators football team. ...

Basic instruction uses Kata (set movement patterns) to teach the student various stances, blocks, punches, kicks, and applications of the movements in self-defense techniques. Cuong Nhu includes at higher levels the study of weapons, including the bo (long staff), tambo (half staff), tonfa, sai, and spear. Kobudo kata with staff. ... Self-defense usually refers to the use of violence to protect oneself and is a possible justification for this otherwise illegal act. ... Image of a human-shaped silhouette holding a Bo (棒, Japanese Weapon) A bo (棒) is a long stick usually made out of wood or bamboo. ... The tambo (短棒, also romanized as tanbo) is a martial arts weapon. ... Categories: Weapon stubs | East Asian weapons ... Two sai For other meanings of the word sai, see Sai (disambiguation). ... A spear is an ancient weapon, used for hunting and war. ...

External link

• Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts (http://www.cuongnhu.com/)