The Teachings of Emptiness. The Practice of Vietnamese Martial Arts.

What can the experience of ancient Vietnamese offer to modern urban dwellers? How was the transmission of the fighting style from Vietnamese masters possible to modern Russia? Is it possible to combine the absolute tranquility of Zen meditation with the astonishing speed of movements and strikes delivered by Tam Ky fighters? The attentive reader will find answers to all questions from the first-hand. The book discusses the technique, origins, and philosophy of the Vietnamese martial art Tam Ky Khi-kong. It is addressed to a wide audience interested in Eastern martial arts, Eastern culture, and Zen Buddhism philosophy.

The title "The Teachings of Emptiness" precisely expresses the essence of the martial art based on Zen principles. From a colorful mix of aphorisms, parables, the master's memories, and descriptions of key techniques, a vivid depiction of the martial arts school as a unique tradition of body and spirit cultivation arises.