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Founding Grand Master NGUYEN Loc
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1912 – 1960
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The late Founding Master NGUYEN Loc, founder of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, was born on the 8th day of the 4th month (lunar calendar) of the year 1912, in Huu Bang Village, Thach That District, Son Tay Province, now on the outskirts of Hanoi.
Founding Master NGUYEN Loc was born and raised at a time when Vietnam was under French colonialism. In his early days he started seeking for ways to help his country and his fellow citizens out of foreign domination.
Founding Master NGUYEN Loc incessantly researched the traditional Vietnamese martial arts and wrestling techniques, as well as Oriental philosophies. These became the foundations for a martial arts style focusing solely on practical and effective applications.
Thus, the Martial Arts Discipline of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao was founded in 1938. It officially began operation after a debut demonstration at the Hanoi Auditorium in 1939.
Founding Grand Master NGUYEN Loc passed away on the 4th day of the 4th month (lunar calendar) of the year 1960 in Saigon.
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