Convening of the 10th World Congress of Vovinam-VVÐ - 2024
Réf : 147-24-TTK/EN_22-02-2024
Convening of the 10th World Congress
of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo - 2024
- In accordance the internal regulations of the Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo World Council of Masters,
- In accordance the statutes of the Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo World Federation,
- Following the decision to stop the organization of the Congress in Houston by the Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao Federation of Texas for internal reasons,
Dear Masters, members of the World Council of Masters,
Dear leaders of the national federations,
After studying the proposals of certain member countries for an alternative solution, we are pleased to inform you that the 10th World Masters Congress as well as the General Assembly of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo will take place in Hammamet - Tunisia, September 26-28, 2024.
Here is the provisional program:
- From September 21 to 24, 2024: Receiving of all members of World Federation of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Masters.
- September 25, 2024: Training reserved for international masters
(the detailed program will be communicated later by the International Technical Commission).
- September 26, 2024: Technical examination & Thesis presentation.
- September 27, 2024: World Master Congress.
- September 28, 2024: World Federation Congress,
results of the 10th World Congress, belt presentation ceremony and international demonstration.
- September 29, 2024: Training reserved for tunisian students.
World Congress is an exceptional moment for masters and leaders to make their contributions, express their opinions and vote on decisions... on projects, proposals or international conventions... in order to make improvements to our organization.
It also marks a new progression for our organization on a global level because we will have to re-elect all our leaders:
- The Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo World Council of Masters: A technical executive board responsible for ethics, philosophy, the curriculum, the degree system, examinations, thesis defenses..., with the mission of monitoring, supporting and developing Vovinam's national federations and training centers Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo throughout the world.
- The Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo World Federation: administrative executive board that represents our Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo in legal terms, with the mission of controlling, coordinating and developing all national federations.
According to our statutes, the election of the management team takes place once every 4 years.
In 2020, the Covid-19 health crisis prevented a world congress for to renew the current management team which has been elected since 2016 in Los Angeles - California - USA.
Get ready now to attend this congress and present yourself for the election of the new management team in order to actively participate in the development of our organization.
The World Congress is also an opportunity for masters from all continents to take the degree examination, defend their thesis or be promoted to the next grade according to the "International Convention of Ranks".
The organizing committee will be placed under the direction of the Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo World Federation with the support of the Tunisian Association of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao.
Throughout the 3 days of the World Congress (from September 26 to 28, 2024), the organizing committee will cover the costs of accommodation and meals for the masters and presidents of the member national federations.
Hammamet is a seaside resort in Tunisia, very famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. In this wonderful setting, we have decided to welcome you and your family during this period. In the coming days, you will receive the registration documents as well as the participation rates.
We look forward to seeing you in Hammamet - Tunisia for the success of the 10th World Congress.
Paris - France, February 22, 2024
General Secretary of the World Council of Masters,
Master Hà Kim Khánh
President of the Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo World Federation
Grand Master Nguyễn Thế Thierry