CAM RANH – The Anam resort in Vietnam has introduced new self-defence classes for guests of all ages And there’s a name for the exercise - vovinam.
Based on the ancient Asian philosophy of yin and yang, vovinam endeavours to align body and mind through the art of self-defence.
Anam’s vovinam classes are led by resident vovinam master Huynh Trong Nghia, who has practiced and taught the principles of vovinam for 20 years.
Vovinam has become popular the world over and for good reason. It’s not only fun and reinvigorating but also distinctly Vietnamese and equips you with moves for self-defence,– Anam’s founder, Pham Van Hien
Nghia’s classes encourage participants to focus on the present moment through a selection of attack and defence techniques, including agile hand and elbow motions, kicks, foot sweeps, throws and wrestling moves.
The vovinam classes take place on the five-star resort’s lawn overlooking Cam Ranh's Long Beach each Monday and Wednesday for adults and each Friday for children.
“Vovinam has become popular the world over and for good reason. It’s not only fun and reinvigorating but also distinctly Vietnamese and equips you with moves for self-defence,” said the Anam’s founder Pham Van Hien.
Vovinam is the latest initiative from the resort that affords guests the opportunity to experience authentic Vietnamese culture.
Other offerings including the Anam’s ‘Artists-in-Residence’ evenings, ‘Vietnamese Chocolate Factory Tour’, ‘Pho Discovery’ and ‘Day in the Life’ experiences.
Nightly rates at The Anam start from US$200 for a Balcony Garden View Room.