Vovinam (Viet Vo Dao) is a mandatory part of the physical education curriculum at FPT University, aimed at preserving the beauty of traditional martial arts for younger generations.
The university designs and implements martial training in three key elements: strength, techniques, and ethics. Among these, martial ethics is emphasized throughout the teaching process, bringing grace and flexibility to Vovinam. Students learn both martial arts and moral principles, including the values of humanity, interpersonal skills, and the spirit of respecting teachers, starting from the very first lesson of the respectful bow, “a steel hand over a compassionate heart.”
A representative of the institution shared that the teaching staff, deeply passionate about martial arts, have achieved significant accolades such as SEA Games gold medals and the Southeast Asian Vovinam Championship 2023. The instructors often represent Vietnam in international competitions, spreading national pride.
“Vovinam underscores an important principle set by FPT University from its inception: honoring and building humanistic values, focusing on origins, and cultivating spirit, ethics, and lifestyle alongside professional development,” the representative emphasized.
Additionally, Vovinam helps students cultivate calmness and clarity of mind, enabling them to confidently face life’s challenges, thereby contributing to a foundation for a happy and successful life.
Beyond classroom lessons and practice, FPT University offers various platforms with numerous activities and events throughout the academic journey to inspire and fuel students’ passion.
Prominent competitions include “Viet Vo Anh Hung Tranh Doat Coc Vung”, “FPT Edu Khoi nguon Vo Viet”, and “But pha Vo Viet”. The National Student Vovinam Competition aims to promote the practice of Vietnam’s traditional martial art while fostering exchange and unity among students.
In May, FPT University students and lecturers performed Vovinam at an international festival attended by businesses and cooperatives from Canada, the USA, South Korea, Japan, India, and more. In 2022, the national Vovinam competition “FPT Edu Khoi nguon Vo Viet 2022” attracted hundreds of athletes from across the country within the FPT Education Organization.
In November 2018, the university set a Vietnamese record for “The Largest Vovinam Performance”, involving 7,000 practitioners nationwide. The event ignited national spirit and love for Vovinam Viet Vo Dao at FPT University.
The FPT Education Organization’s Vovinam Federation, established in 2023, became the first organization in the country affiliated with an educational institution, operating under the general regulations of the Vietnam Vovinam Federation. Currently, it has approximately 140,000 practitioners, making it the largest affiliate of the Vietnam Vovinam Federation.