Le Van Thang, 28, student of the centuries-old martial art of Thien Mon Dao, bending a construction rebar against his eye socket inside the Bach Linh temple. — AFP pic
Practitioners of Thien Mon Dao have long taken pride in the incredible shows of strength that form part of their routines. Thang, a furniture seller who first began practising eight years ago, said he used to get into fights in high school and was also a gambler. Vietnam currently has around 30,000 Thien Mon Dao practitioners across the country, Phan estimates, with occasional public performances helping boost the sport’s appeal.
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