Khuôn Vàng Thước Ngọc (The Golden Rules)

Compiled by Grand Master Nam Anh, the “Khuôn Vàng Thước Ngọc” (Golden Rules) reflects the Grand Master’s thoughts and philosophy, forming the distinctive mindset and system of thinking of the school. The Golden Rules are displayed at the training hall as a constant reminder to students of the true meaning of their practice.

  1. Thoroughly comprehend the meaning of Life and Death, and from that understanding, live in harmony with the laws of nature — through the inevitable necessity of cultivating each person’s character and the True Nature of humanity.

  2. Revere the Teacher and Honor the Way (Tôn Sư Trọng Đạo).

  3. Actively promote the philosophy of the school along with the purpose of “Truth, Goodness, and Beauty” (Chân, Thiện, Mỹ) of the martial arts through the “Righteous Path” (Chính Đạo) — a path deeply rooted in humanity and tolerance, in the spirit of respecting and preserving the cultural heritage of the East.

  4. Always maintain a spirit of self-improvement and actively seek knowledge in other fields such as Ethics, Science, and Philosophy.

  5. Continuously cultivate noble qualities of mutual love, compassion, and solidarity, so that one naturally creates a genuine sense of empathy with others.

  6. The path of cultivation is inherently long; one must therefore prepare thoroughly — both in spirit and in body — with Loyalty, Integrity, and Perseverance in rigorous training.

  7. One must struggle against all causes that lead to imbalance in the natural order, and against all that is harmful to the philosophical spirit of the school. Specifically, this means combating selfishness, greed, anger, ignorance, and all forms of discrimination — especially discrimination based on race, gender, or religion.

  8. Educate and guide others in accordance with their circumstances (Tùy Duyên Giáo Hóa) — meaning that in teaching and correcting others, one must follow and respect their individual karma, natural aptitude, and inherent qualities.

  9. Live in harmony with the principles of Heaven and Earth (Càn, Khôn), having understood the truth of Life and Death, and having learned to respect the individual karma of each person and the collective karma of all.