Hiep-Tinh-Mon Vietnam,
founded by Grandmaster Quoc Dung
in 1957, is a traditional Vietnamese
martial art combined with fighting techniques from Airborne,
Ranger, and Green Beret guerilla warfare during the Vietnam War.
Students learn combative techniques from five animals, including
White Tiger, King Cobra, Sacred Eagle,
Black Dragon, and White Crane.
Hiep-Tinh-Mon Vietnam also offers internal
and external force,
including breathing exercises for longevity, curing illnesses,
and general health and well-being. Some breathing techniques
are similar to Chinese Tai chi, Yoga, etc. The Frog Style
breathing techniques develop students' lung expansion and
improves the cardiovascular system as well as internal organs.
Students also learn to fight with elbows
and knees from
Vietnamese kickboxing, which are similar to Muay Thai techniques.
The 72 Fighting Elbows
can be applied with deadly force to
attackers' pressure points. Hiep-Tinh-Mon Vietnam also includes
throwing and grappling techniques.