Nghe An Province, Vietnam – A demonstration of martial arts and combat readiness by Vietnamese military and border guard units in Nghe An Province showcased a range of skills, from traditional weapon techniques to simulated counter-crime operations, at a training launch ceremony earlier this month. The event, reported by Quan Doi Nhan Dan (People’s Army Newspaper), featured displays intended to highlight the evolving capabilities of local armed forces.
The demonstration began with officers and soldiers from the Reconnaissance Mechanized Company of the Military Headquarters Staff Department performing a synchronized routine combining 45 dagger movements with 38 hand-to-hand combat techniques. The precision and power of the movements were emphasized in the report, reflecting a focus on discipline and rigorous training.
Provincial border guards followed with a joint demonstration of daggers and nunchucks, emphasizing flexibility and combat readiness. The performance was described as demonstrating initiative and a swift response to potential threats, particularly in protecting border security. Members of the border guard’s “Steel Rose” unit specifically showcased nunchuck techniques, executing maneuvers simulating attacks and defenses.
Further displays included tonfa martial arts performed by soldiers of the North Korea-China Mobile Police Regiment. The report highlighted the speed, power and coordination of the soldiers’ movements, emphasizing their close cooperation and fighting spirit.
Beyond the choreographed routines, the event included realistic scenarios simulating responses to cross-border crime. Units demonstrated techniques for confronting human trafficking, including maneuvering, evasive tactics, handcuffing, and subduing suspects. These exercises were presented as evidence of the practical effectiveness of the training.
A particularly striking element of the demonstration involved qigong displays. Soldiers performed feats of strength, including breaking tiles with their arms, lying on beds of nails and spiked tables, and even supporting the weight of a vehicle across their necks. These demonstrations were presented as showcasing the inner strength, unwavering will, and intensive training of the personnel involved.
Major Nguyen Anh Tuan and Major Hoang Hoa My of the Nghe An Border Guard Command performed a combined demonstration, lying on broken glass and breaking concrete whereas positioned on a bed of nails. The displays were intended to demonstrate both physical prowess and a commitment to duty.
The event took place as the Vietnamese military continues to modernize and adapt to evolving security challenges. The displays were presented as a demonstration of the armed forces’ commitment to becoming a more regularized, elite, and modern force, capable of addressing new and emerging threats.
