THE 2ND VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY OPEN MARTIAL ARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026: CONVERGENCE OF RESILIENCE, PASSION, AND STUDENT SPORTS SPIRIT

On the evening of May 10, 2026, the 2nd Vietnam Aviation Academy (VAA) Open Martial Arts Music Festival 2026 took place at Hall F100 in an exhilarating, dynamic, and inspiring atmosphere. Organized by the Youth Union and Student Chapter of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the event attracted widespread participation from youth union members, students, and martial arts performance teams from various universities and colleges across Ho Chi Minh City.

Overview of the 2nd Vietnam Aviation Academy Open Martial Arts Music Festival 2026 at Hall F100. (Photo: VPC Photography Club)

Building on the success of its inaugural season, the 2nd Open Martial Arts Music Festival continues to affirm its appeal as a signature socio-athletic arena for higher education students. Beyond serving as a forum for martial arts clubs to connect and learn, the festival promotes physical fitness, enriches student campus life, and fosters teamwork, creativity, and collective solidarity.

Delivering opening remarks at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Co Tan Anh Vu – Vice President of the Vietnam Aviation Academy – highly commended the initiatives of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Youth Union and coordinating units in staging a meaningful event that enriches student cultural life. He emphasized that martial arts music performances extend beyond sports exchanges to serve as a platform for developing physical agility, strict discipline, resilience, and effective teamwork.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Co Tan Anh Vu emphasizes the role of cultural and athletic activities in instilling character, willpower, and comprehensive student development. (Photo: VPC Photography Club)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Co Tan Anh Vu also recognized the enthusiastic participation of competing teams from institutions across Ho Chi Minh City, noting that their engagement deepens inter-university connections and student solidarity. He expressed his expectation that cultural and sporting movements will continue to expand, enabling students to achieve well-rounded growth in intellect, fitness, and life skills to meet modern workforce demands in an era of digital transformation and international integration.

Throughout the evening, the audience enjoyed elaborately choreographed martial arts music routines. The competing teams seamlessly blended traditional martial arts forms with modern music, delivering performances marked by high artistic merit, dynamism, and visual appeal.

Elaborately choreographed routines harmoniously combine martial arts techniques with performing arts. (Photo: VPC Photography Club)

From powerful, decisive strikes to synchronized, fluid team maneuvers, each routine showcased rigorous training, discipline, and close coordination among team members. Beyond delivering high-caliber competitive performances, the squads conveyed inspiring messages of perseverance, sportsmanship, and the youthful ambition to overcome challenges.

Several entries made a lasting impression through innovative staging that struck a balance between martial arts precision, theatrical performance, and team synergy. Resounding applause and energetic cheers from the audience fueled the auditorium with vibrant athletic spirit and youth enthusiasm.

Delegations from universities and colleges across Ho Chi Minh City present distinctive and high-caliber routines. (Photo: VPC Photography Club)

This year’s festival convened teams representing diverse universities, colleges, and training institutions throughout Ho Chi Minh City. Each team brought distinct stylistic flair and organizational identity, enriching the overall quality and spectator appeal of the competition.

Following an engaging series of performances, the Judging Panel selected the top entries for final honors. The official results are as follows:

1. First Prize: Vovinam Club – FPT University Ho Chi Minh City
2. Second Prize: Ngon Lua Lam Team – Saigon Polytechnic College of Tourism and Technology
3. Third Prize: Vovinam Club – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Dormitory
4. Most Popular Performance: Ngon Lua Lam Team – Saigon Polytechnic College of Tourism and Technology

These awards serve as well-deserved recognition for the dedicated training, passionate performance, and thorough preparation demonstrated by all participating teams.

The Vovinam Club of FPT University Ho Chi Minh City excellently claims First Prize at the festival. (Photo: VPC Photography Club)

Far exceeding a conventional sports competition, the 2nd VAA Open Martial Arts Music Festival 2026 strengthened inter-university bonds while promoting an active, healthy, and culturally rich campus environment. Through the initiative, students had the opportunity to enhance physical stamina, teamwork, event organization skills, and personal responsibility.

The success of the festival affirms the vital role of extracurricular youth movements in holistic education, reflecting VAA’s ongoing commitment to organizing enriching platforms that enhance the spiritual and cultural well-being of its student body.

The 2nd VAA Open Martial Arts Music Festival 2026 – where student resilience, passion, and sportsmanship converge. (Photo: VPC Photography Club)

Concluding on a memorable and uplifting note, the festival left an enduring impression on all athletes, supporters, and guests. This milestone provides momentum for university martial arts and athletic movements to continue thriving—advancing the mission to stay healthy for learning, healthy for service, and healthy for building the future.

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