Convening of the 9th World Congress of Vovinam-VVÐ

Convening of the 9^th World Congress

of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo – 2020

 

• Considering the internal regulations of the World Council of Masters of Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo,
• Considering the statutes of the World Federation of Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo,

 

Dear Masters, members of the World Council of Masters,

Dear leaders of the national federations,

 

We are pleased to inform you that the 9th World Masters Congress and the General Assembly of the World Federation of Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo will take place in Paris - France, May 20-23, 2020. 

Here is the provisional program:

• From 16 to 19/05/2020 : Reception of masters and international delegations.
• Wednesday 20/05/2020: World Masters Congress and General Assembly of the World Federation.
• Thursday 21/05/2020 : Technical examination & defence of masters' theses.
• Friday 22/05/2020 : Examination of black belt grades & French Cup Qualifiers.
• Saturday 23/05/2020 : Celebration of the Foundation & Finals of the French Cup.

The 9th World Congress in 2020 will mark a new step forward for our organization on a global level as we will have to re-elect all our leaders:

 

• The World Council of Vovinam Masters Việt Võ Đạo : A technical executive board responsible for ethics, philosophy, the curriculum, the degree system, examinations, thesis defences..., with the mission of monitoring, supporting and developing Vovinam's national federations and training centres Việt Võ Đạo throughout the world.
• The World Federation of Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo : administrative executive board that represents our Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo in legal terms, with the mission of controlling, coordinating and developing all national federations.

 It will be an exceptional moment that will take place once every 4 years so that masters and leaders can make their contributions, express their opinions and vote on decisions... on projects, proposals or international conventions... in order to make improvements to our organization.

Get ready now to attend this conference and run for election as the new management team 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 Grades".

The organizing committee will be placed under the direction of the World Federation with the support of the Federation Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo France.

For the duration of the World Congress, we will cover the costs of accommodation and meals for the masters and presidents of the member national federations.

Especially, the 9th World Congress will be organized jointly with the GRT – « Grand Rassemblement Traditionnel - Great Traditional Gathering », an annual event in France to celebrate the celebration of the Vovinam Foundation Việt Võ Đạo. Thus, for this 60th anniversary of the foundation, the examination of grades which will take place on 22/05/2020 will therefore be of international level.

In the coming days, the International Technical Commission will send you the detailed program and registration details.   

We look forward to seeing you in Paris - France for the success of the 9th World Congress.

 

Paris, 03-11-2019 

Secretary General of the World Council of Masters,

Master Hà Kim Khánh

President of the World Federation of Vovinam Việt Võ Đạo,

Grand Master Nguyễn Thế Thierry

Great international internship - Vietnam 2019

La Commission Technique Internationale
The International Technical Board

223-2019-CTI/EN- 03-02-2019

  

Grand Project 80th Anniversary Birth

of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao

Demonstration at the Grand Theater of Hanoi

And intensive internship in 2019 in Vietnam

 

Eighty years ago ... a young man, 27 years old, decided to officially present his art for the first time to the general public at the Grand Theater of Hanoi, Vietnam, in the autumn of 1939 ... This young man is called NGUYEN Loc and art presented in this demonstration is the VOVINAM. 

… It was a great success… and this event marked the official birth of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao.

Since this memorable date, all over the world, every practitioner in Vovinam Viet Vo Dao dreams of realizing the same journey by reliving history at the Grand Theater of Hanoi.. 

This year, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the official presentation of Vovinam, we will revive this extraordinary demonstration in the same place of "our birth": The Grand Theater of Hanoi in Vietnam.

Project Objectives: 

• Intensive international internship (every day and 5 hours a day), including a week in Hanoi (capital of VN) and a week in Sapa (High mountainous plateaus north of the VN, close to the border with China). You will be supervised by masters among the most illustrious (at VN and abroad). 

• Great demonstration in Hanoi to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first demonstration of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao done by our founding master at the great theater of Hanoi in 1939. On this exceptional occasion, we will invite the Ambassadors of each delegation present, the country's sports authorities and personalities from Vovinam-VVD in VN. 

• International Master's thesis defense. It is a project both symbolic and prestigious for the image of Vovinam-VVD and also for those who come to this exceptional event. 

Indeed, for the third time, international masters return to the source of their martial art to present to present the results of their labors and thus perpetuate our noble tradition of Vovinam-VVD. A tradition that the Vovinam-VVD in Vietnam itself has lost for more than 40 years (The training of the masters and the thesis presentation are obligatory). 

Several academics, masters and eminent personalities of the civil society and the cultural service of the French Embassy are currently solicited to participate in this project. 

For whom:

Between 50 and 120 people maximum (escorts included). This trip is for all VietVoDao-Sinh :   France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, the countries of the East ..., Senegal, Mali, Burkina-Faso ..., Canada, USA, Australia ... wishing to deepen their knowledge of Vovinam-VietVoDao in the country of its founder and live together exceptional historical events. 

Organizers:

• The International Technical Board of Vovinam-VVD.
• The Vovinam-VVD France Federation.
• The Institute for Vovinam and Sport Development (Hanoi, VN). 

Dates: August 15 to 29, 2019. Location: Hanoi, Halong, Sapa. 

Flights. At the moment, the prices of the airline ticket are: (For France, Belgium and Switzerland): 

-        Direct flight: between 800€ and 1,000€ by Air Vietnam or Air France.

-        Flight with stopover: between 700€ and 900€ by other companies. 

To book your tickets: We have selected Pacific Voyages in Paris. (The cheapest on the market and same price as on the internet, and in addition you have an interlocutor, possibly, for changes or cancellation). 

You can contact directly: Mrs. Linh ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) and indicate our reference code: TNDAO to have the reference price and two baggage's of 23kg in the hold instead of one, if you book on the direct flights (Air Vietnam or Air France). 

Here are the dates to consider :

• 15, 16 August 2019: Welcoming newcomers to Hanoi,
• Beginning of the Internship: Friday, August 16, 2019,
• Big demonstration at the Grand Theater of Hanoi: Friday 23 August 2019.
• End of the Internship: Wednesday, August 29, 2019.

 You can come rather and / or leave later if you wish to make additional tours (our travel agency can present you its proposals). 

Internship Fees: The prices are not yet final and negotiations with the various tourist agencies are not yet finished. Nevertheless, here are our estimates: 

• A minimum of 700€ and a maximum of 850€ per person (Stage + tourist circuit + Hotel + full board for 2 weeks - at best, it represents about 45€ per day and per person).

PRICE INCLUDING:

-        Intensive course with masters from the international and Vietnam.

-        Thesis presentation of international masters.

-        Tours to: HANOI - SAPA - Halong (see Annex: Tours)

-        All transportation on site.

-        English or French guide

-        3 star hotel in double room and full board. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) 

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

-        Shows, optional excursions

-        Drinks, tips.

-        Personal expenses.

-        Insurance - Repatriation (recommended)

-         Entry visa to Vietnam

Program : 

• Intensive course (every day, between 5am and 8am per day), including Hanoi, Sapa (Highland Highlands north of the VN, close to the border with China) and Halong Bay. You will be supervised by masters among the most illustrious (VN and International). 

• Thesis defense of International Masters. It is a project both symbolic and prestigious for the image of Vovinam-VVD, but also for those who come to this exceptional event. 

Indeed for the third time, international masters return to the source of their martial art to present the results of their labors in the historical setting of the first university of Vietnam (Temple of Literature - 11th century - defense of theses for doctors in martial arts and literature) and thus perpetuate the noble tradition of Vovinam-VVD

 

Several academics, masters and imminent personalities of the civil society and the cultural service of the French Embassy are currently solicited to participate in this project.

 

Booking calendar 

The calendar of your booking :

Date	Action	Payment
January/February 2019	Project launch + Temporary reservation (See Excel file attached)
March 2019	Launch of official reservations	300€ deposit
April 2019	Finalization of the final participation fee. Closing the reservation
May / June 2019	Confirmation of the trip	Payment of the remaining balance.

 

 

Contact Mail/Booking : 

• Master Tran Nguyen Dao : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Tel. : (+33) 6.09.95.20.00 

Booking your flights tickets (For France, Belgium and Switzerland): 

• Mrs LINH: ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), reference code: TNDAO.
• Attention: All communications with Mrs. Linh, notify a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , to avoid any communication problems. 

Annex: Tours (included in the price) 

Some glimpses of our tours, therefore included in the price: 

Hanoi :

-        Trấn Quốc Pagoda located on the island of West Lake, built in the 6th century.

-        Quán Thánh Temple: Taoist temple of the 11th century.

-        The Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university - 11th century.

-        Old Quarter of Hanoi and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

-        Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

-        …………

 Halong bay : (160 km from Hanoi)

 Sapa (320 km from Hanoi) 

• Bac Ha - Sapa market. This open-air market, surrounded by mountains, is mainly frequented by the flower H'mong, but also the black Dao, Phu La, Tay, Nung and Giay ethnic groups, which color the markets with their ethnic-specific tunics.
• 1st Trekking in the Cat Cat village, H'mong ethnic group (5 km). We will have the opportunity to see local crafts, discover waterfalls and an old hydroelectric station built by the French.
• 2nd Trekking (about 14km / 7 hours) to the village Lao Chai - Lunch on site - Overnight homestay in the village of Ta Van
• .…………

 

The international internship - Dakar - Senegal - 17-11 to 24-11-2018

La Commission Technique Internationale
The International Technical Board

224-2019-CTI/FR- 03-02-2019

Master TRAN Nguyen Dao

President of the International Technical Board

  

The World Council of Masters

Report of the International Training Course for Masters in Dakar, Senegal 

 

-          Following the order of mission (Ref: 221-2018-CTI / FR-20-10-2018) of the President of the International Technical Board.

-     The National Committee for the Promotion of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao Senegal was in charge of organizing the international training course for Masters, reserved only for Masters and 3rd Dang, from 17 to 24 November 2018 in Dakar (capital of the Republic of Senegal) and in Mboro, Senegal.

-          Master DIOUF Seydina Ababacar (President of the National Promotion Committee of Vovinam-VVD Senegal) and Master FALL Moustapha (President of the National Council of Masters) are jointly responsible for organizing these exceptional events. 

-          The Technical Direction of the internship was ensured by : 

• Grand Master TRAN Nguyen Dao (President of the international technical board).
• Master BLOUME Daniel (Expert in charge of development in Africa ). 

The first part of this exceptional event, which took place from 18 to 22 November 2018, took place in Mboro, a small coastal town in the north-east, 117 km from the capital Dakar, and saw the participation of twenty-seven ( 27) trainees (12 masters and 15 teachers) from Burkina Faso and Senegal. 

N°	NOM	PRENOM	GRADE	PAYS
1	SENE	Abdoulaye	6th DANG	SENEGAL
2	NASSOURI	Moussa	5th DANG	BURKINA FASO
3	DIOUF	Seydina A DIOUF	5th DANG	SENEGAL
4	KONONBO	Alfred	4th DANG	BURKINA FASO
5	FALL	Moustapha	4th DANG	SENEGAL
6	DIEDHIOU	Mohamed Laclatif	4th DANG	SENEGAL
7	SAWADOGO	Philippe	4th DANG	BURKINA FASO
8	NDIOGOYE	Gérald David	4th DANG	SENEGAL
9	NIANG	Mamath	4th DANG	SENEGAL
10	BARRO	Souleymane	4th DANG	BURKINA FASO
11	WANTOU	Francois	4th DANG	BURKINA FASO
12	SANKARA	Mahamady	4th DANG	BURKINA FASO
13	ROUAMBA	A Robert	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
14	KABORE	R IGNACE	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
15	SINI	Boukaré	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
16	DADIOARI	B Assimaou	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
17	YAUME	DATOGUIBE	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
18	TRAORE	Ibrahim	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
19	YAMEOGO	Alain C	3rd DANG	BURKINA FASO
20	BADIANE	Alioune Badara	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
21	DIEYE	Mamadou Bousso	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
22	SARR	Djibril	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
23	DIACK	Soyoubou	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
24	DIARRA	Samba	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
25	SECK	Modou	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
26	DIOKHANE	Fallou	3rd DANG	SENEGAL
27	DIA	Malick	3rd DANG	SENEGAL

I.The global internship program : 

	Date	Activités
1	17/11/2018	-      Arrival in Dakar of Grand Master TRAN Nguyen Dao and Master Bloume Daniel. -      Work meeting with the leaders of the CNP.
2	From 18/11/2018 to 21/11/2018	-      Opening Ceremony of the International Masters Training Course at MBORO. -      Technical training every day from 09h00 to 12h00 and from 16h00 to 18h30. See the pictures : https://goo.gl/photos/qXS9mZ5qkLYHEywC7 -      Theoretical classes every evening from 8:30 pm to midnight. See photos: https://goo.gl/photos/qXS9mZ5qkLYHEywC7
3	22/11/2018	-      4th DANG level international grade crossing.      https://goo.gl/photos/PYm6ZgtxjdAmPYxeA
4	23/11/2018	-      Internship from 09h00 to 12h00 and from 16h00 to 18h30. In Dakar. See the pictures : https://goo.gl/photos/qXS9mZ5qkLYHEywC7
5	24/11/2018	-      09h30 - 12h00: Ceremony of proclamation of the results of the Passage of rank and belt delivery. Closing Ceremony of the training course. See the pictures : https://goo.gl/photos/qntG5MwcZvuM2tA8A

 II.The International Masters Training Course at MBORO

 1 The organizer of the internship 

The organizing committee is composed mainly of the leaders of Vovinam-VVD Senegalese :

-        DIOUF Ababacar Seydina : President of CNP

-        FALL Moustapha : President of the National Council of Masters

-        DIACK Soyoubou : Teacher. 

     2 Opening of the: (See the pictures : https://goo.gl/photos/qXS9mZ5qkLYHEywC7 ) 

The opening ceremony of the course began at 09:30 sharp on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at the international accommodation center, in a small coastal town north-east to 117 km from the capital Dakar.

The opening speeches of the CNP President and Grand Master TRAN Nguyen Dao are sober in a festive atmosphere in front of many highly motivated trainees. 

III.Internship process (See the: https://goo.gl/photos/qXS9mZ5qkLYHEywC7) 

The internship is led by Grandmaster TRAN Nguyen Dao with the assistance of Master Bloume Daniel. The programs are distributed as follows : 

1 The technical program: 

1-     Footing and warm-up in the Mboro Woods.

2-     Revision of all the basic techniques: Fists, Feet, Elbows, Knees, Chem, Gat ...

3-     VAT techniques from N ° 19 to N ° 28 and Song Luyen VAT 3.

4-     Viet Vo Dao Quyen and Ngoc Tran Quyen.

5-     12 Techniques of Moc Ban.

6-     Dai Dao (Halberd).

7-     Song luyen 4. 

            2 Theoretical program: 

1-     Code of honor of the Masters.

2-     The duties of the Master.

3-     The basics of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao.

4-     The orientation of Vovinam-VVD

5-     History of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao.

6-     Summary of the International Convention of the Education Program.

7-     The intuition of creation of Vovinam-VVD

8-     16 longevity gestures.

9-     The Asian symbolism. 

IV.nternational grade crossing of Vovinam VVD :

The morning of November 22, 2018 was dedicated to the 4th Dang grade crossing.

The examination board is composed of the following masters : 

President of the Examination Board	Grand Master Trần Nguyên Đao
Members of the Vovinam-Viet Võ Đao International Examination Board	-      Master Daniel BLOUME -      Master Seydina A DIOUF -      Master Moussa NASSOURI

 Ce passage a enregistré la participation de 05 candidats tous issus du Sénégal  :

• BADIANE Alioune Badara
• DIEYE Mamadou Bousso
• SARR Djibril
• DIACK Soyoubou
• DIARRA Samba 

The tests consisted of the following topics :

• Ngọc Trản Quyền and questions on the martial knowledge of the test..
• Nhật Nguyệt Đại Đao Quyền Pháp and questions on the martial knowledge of the test.
• 12 thế tay thước Mộc and questions on the martial knowledge of the test
• Song Luyện 4.
• Song luyện vật 3 

 V.Ceremony of proclamation of the results of the Passage of rank - belt delivery and closing of the international course 

The following candidates were awarded the rank of Chuẩn Hồng Đai, 4th Dang Black Belt . 

Nom	Prénom	Pays
BADIANE	Alioune Badara	SENEGAL
DIEYE	Mamadou Bousso	SENEGAL
SARR	Djibril	SENEGAL
DIACK	Soyoubou	SENEGAL
DIARRA	Samba	SENEGAL

      Master FALL Moustapha, President of the National Council of Masters, proclaims the results of the passing of the ranks of master and directs the ceremony of delivery of belts and diplomas. 

Grand Master TRAN Nguyen Dao gives the welcome speech to the 5 new young masters and recalls the duties of the master. It was a moment of emotion and joy on the faces of all the new masters and participants. 

Master DIOUF Seydina Ababacar, President of the National Promotion Committee of Vovinam-VVD Senegal, delivers a speech of thanks and proclaims the closing of the internship.

 

Paris on February 03, 2019.

Master TRAN Nguyen Dao

cc :

The World Council of Masters of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao.

The President of the Supreme Council of Masters of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao

The President of the World Federation of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao.

The President of the African Federation of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao

National Federations, members of the World Federation of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao

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Wishes 2019 - The World Federation

http://www.vovinamworldfederation.com

 

In a few days, 2018 will end to give way to a new year. 

On behalf of the World Federation of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao, we wish you all, as well as your families, a Happy New Year and 2019. 

2018 marks the 80th anniversary of our noble art, the Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao. I take this opportunity to thank all the masters, leaders, practitioners and supporters in the accomplishment of their mission through the activities in the continents: Europe, Africa, Australia and America. 

For the New Year, we bring you our best wishes for joy, health and success on all fronts. Our thoughts are also with all the Great Masters and Masters who have passed away. 

That you wish better than health and optimism so that you can contribute to the development of our Art, without forgetting to train oneself, to train, to challenge itself to progress. 

My dearest wish for 2019 is for all of you to be lucid, perseverant and active in order to realize our common ideal enshrined in the 9 fundamental principles. 

In your hearts, let the flame that Vovinam Viet Vo Dao always awakens in us, and its motto: To be strong to be useful. 

 

Happy New Year

President: Grand Master Nguyen The Truong

General Secretary: Master Nguyen T.K.

Treasurer: Master Bloume Daniel