I’m sure you have been wondering… (I know I was!) What does Ngo Dac Na mean, does it have an English translation?
Well, you and I are not alone! Because one of our Enter Shaolin fans Jacob Fisher was wondering the same thing!
If you have read our free Ngo Dac Na ebook here, then you already know the system principles come from Sifu Phu’s training from his Grandfather. And you probably have a pretty good guestimate (yes, totally made up word) as to what it means.
Instead of guessing and wondering, we can simply know right here right now the meaning behind the name Ngo Dac Na…
Simply Watch This Video To Learn What Ngo Dac Na Means:
Okay, be honest… Was your guess (or guestimate) of what Ngo Dac Na means close? Was it right? Or was it waaaaaay off? If it was way off, does the name meaning make sense with how the system principles flow? I think so… However, I want to know your opinion! So comment below and let me know either way!
I think it completely fits the principles we teach here at Enter Shaolin and for me it is those principles I was looking for, for so long!
Ngo = Power(ful) Dac = (A family middle name, we are still unsure of the meaning!) Na = Control
(Update 8/21/2018)
I did some research and Dac by itself in Vietnamese means compact, consistent, concrete or deposit.
A few of these could definitely fit the bill, for instance, our movements are compact, we don’t like to waste energy or make big movements that easily telegraph our intentions. We also preach being consistent in training. We want these principles to be second nature to you, so if/when you need them, they just work. What we do is concrete, meaning it is proven and foolproof based on realities and substance.
So Ngo Dac Na is powerful compact/consistent/concrete control.
Stay blessed family,
Jamie Pelaez
& The Enter Shaolin Family
1-844-9-KUNGFU
P.S. If you haven’t read Sifu’s ebook yet… You can get the basics on our Kung Fu family principles right here. (Members you already have access to this in the NDN Intro section.)
Do you have your ebook on a paper-book you can send me?
I often am forced to reboot my phone which erased my downloads everytime. If not, that’s okay.
Hey LaTausca, no we do not currently. However, in the future we will have a print copy available. You could print our a copy of the ebook though. Hope that helps for now. 🙂
Jamie – I had no idea what Ngo Dac Na meant. My ‘guesstimate’ was that it had something to do with Sifu’s family because he gives so much credit to his grandfather. Knowing that the somewhat literal translation means to control power is not that surprising as the Tai Chi classes so far have to do with the control and distribution of energy. Many thanks for the video. – Pops
Hey Pops Ryan, you are welcome!
The Ngo definitely has it’s origins from Sifu Phu Ngo’s family as well as the rest of it. 🙂 I think it makes it even more interesting though how the name also reflects what we do with perfect synergy as you picked up on. Awesome stuff!
2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” ([paraphrased) vs. 10 For when I am weak, then I am strong (paraphrased).
1 Peter 5: 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. Zondervan NIV.
Great Scriptures! Did you mean to post them here though? Just wondering as they are related to the Scriptures I mentioned here: https://entershaolin.com/enter-shaolin-update-working-crazy-weather-webinars-mpower-abbot-writings/
Nope, no idea but a great linage & SiFu, no doubt. I’ve my own interpretation of “NDN” , a “no dumb non-sense”, kung fu or martial art, based in principles, logic & tests.
Love the explanation Sifu, thanks !
Thanks, much appreciation
Ngo = no false ego
Dac = believe me
Na = in control
Imo, it sounds a bit Cantonese to me. You’ll have to check on that however.
FYI, the best Comedians speak some Cantonese.
Hey Ajay C Shah, very insightful and didn’t know about the comedians. Thanks for that.