The tournament will take place in Quy Nhon Ward and feature two main competition categories: forms (quyền thuật) and sparring (đối kháng), bringing together athletes from across Vietnam and international clubs.
In the forms category, competitors are divided into three age groups: 17–40 (Group 1), 41–50 (Group 2), and 51–60 (Group 3).
Group 1 athletes will compete in 20 compulsory events, 10 optional events, and three paired practice events for both men and women.
Group 2 includes nine compulsory and seven optional events, while Group 3 features five compulsory and four optional events.
The sparring category is open to athletes aged 17–40 and includes two formats. Format 1, without protective gear, will have eight weight classes. Format 2, requiring helmets, body armour and elbow pads, will feature 25 weight classes.
Eligibility requirements vary by category. Group 1 competitors in both forms and sparring must hold at least an 8th-level martial artist rank recognised by VNVF member organisations. Athletes in Groups 2 and 3 must possess a national third-degree black belt or higher certified by the federation. International participants are required to present technical qualification certificates issued by the World Federation of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts.
Participating clubs and teams must be nominated by provincial departments of culture, sports and tourism, education authorities, or units under the police and military sectors. Domestic clubs must be affiliated with the VNVF, while international teams must be introduced by the global federation.
Online registration will run from July 1 to July 11 via the official portal.
The event is jointly organised by the Vietnam Sports Administration, the VNVF, and Gia Lai’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Organisers say the championship aims to promote nationwide participation in traditional martial arts and support the “All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho” campaign, while preserving Vietnam’s cultural heritage.