Qwan Ki Do Clubs in U.K.

England,London:

Phuong-Ho London
Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill
NW3 2BQ London

Closest station: Chalk Farm

Hoan Su Irina Adam1 Dang

Ireland:  TBA  


Heritage

            "A real Martial Artist  is the one having a great respect fo the little things, such as the bow or the "VO PHUC", because these are symbols available       for all the Martial Artists. The present is the fruit of the past; thus, the respect for the small things is a tribute for all the people that have contributed to     develop the QWAN KI DO method."
Master Phạm Xuân Tòng
    The Name

    Master Phạm Xuân Tòng always stayed faithful to his country origins and traditions. The name was chosen for two main reasons:
  • Paying his respects towards Master Chau Quan Ki , quoting him phonetically in the name of the new founded method
  • Pointing out  two  fundamental elements of any Martial Arts: Khí  (energy)  and  Đạo (path)
   From this idea, the name Quán Khí Đạo (Path of the vital energies) was borned. For an easier pronunciation Quán Khí Đạo becomes Qwan Ki Do.

    Grades

    Like in many other Vietnamese martial arts, Qwan Ki Do, doesn't have a colored  belt system. It focuses on three levels, only to recognize the knowledge and experience of the student regarding technique:

    SO DANG or NHAP MON - initiation

    TRUNG DANG or TRUNG MON - medium level

    THOUNG DANG or DAI MON  -  high level

  SO DANG  -   White belt :
  • Bach Dai  -  white belt- - Vô Cuc  - (the beginning, purity, void)
  • CÂP Một - blue barret on  white belt - Thai Cuc (genesis, knowing the first basis,)
  • CÂP  Hai - two blue barrets on white belt - Luong Nghi (attraction,duality, balance between the top level and the low level,Am Doung (Yin Yang) )
  • CÂP  Ba  - three blue barrets on white belt - Tu Tuong ( 4 cardinal points for 4 members of the body)
  • CÂP Bốn - four blue barrets on white belt - Ngu Hành ( the 5 elements, capacity of your body, difference between your body)
    TRUNG DANG - Black belt :
   
    After accomplishing the exams for the 4th CÂP , the student can  prepare for the black belt exam, minimum age required 16 years old. The technique and the spirit of the student is tested. The black belt continues his study focusing on individual training, studies of philosophy, psychology.Starting from 1st DANG, the black belt, has a thin red edge (HUYEN DAI) .The student has to focus, besides the technique, on breathing techniques and individual training

1 DANG   : KIEN             or                 NHÂT DANG               or                 HANG MÔT

2 DANG   : DOAI             or                  NHI DANG                  or                  HANG HAI

3 DANG   : LY              or                  TAM DANG                or                   HANG BA

4 DANG   : CHAN            or                  TU DANG                 or                  HANG BÔN

5 DANG   : TON             or               NGU DANG                 or                   HANG NAM


          THOUNG DANG - 6 Dang to 8 Dang

    The belt is white with red  and a yellow edge

        CHOUNG MON DAI - Master's belt

    This belt is inherited from generation to generation, it has been transmitted as a testamentary will, from Master Chau Quan Ki to Master Pham Xuan Tong. It is above all grades  in Qwan Ki Do is a guarantee of ethics and authenticity  of the style.
   
    It consist of four colours representing the colours of traditional virtues in Qwan Ki Do:
 
  • BLUE - on the edge of the belt - it represents goodness and will
  • YELLOW - second line after the blue colour - it represents clearness and intuition
  • RED - covering the belt - representing courage and combativity
  • WHITE - in the center of the belt -the synthesis of all colours represents purity


Master Pham Xuan Tong