As a professional Taekwondo athlete, Châu Tuyết Vân believes there is a powerful intersection between the strength of martial arts and the grace of femininity. In this compelling talk, she challenges the common perception that toughness and softness must be in conflict. Instead, she reveals the inherent femininity within Taekwondo — from the flow of movement to the expression of inner strength. Through her perspective, Châu Tuyết Vân shows that martial arts and femininity do not cancel each other out, but rather, they coexist beautifully and elevate one another. ? Professional athlete and martial artist with 26 years of experience in Taekwondo, holding a 6th-degree black belt.
? Participant in "Chị đẹp đạp gió" - Season 2.
? Gold medalist at SEA Games 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32.
? Two gold medals at the US Open Taekwondo Championships.
? Ten world championship gold medals
? Awarded the First-class Labor Order in 2025; Third-class Labor Order in 2008 and 2013.
? Outstanding Young Citizen of Ho Chi Minh City in 2013. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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