Réf : 151-24-TTK/EN-11-10-2024
Press release on the results of the
10th World Congress of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo
Hammamet - Tunisia - 09/2024
Dear Masters and Leaders,
We are pleased to announce the results of the 10th World Congress :
- Agenda :
- 25/09/2024: International Masters course.
- 26/09/2024: Masters' grade examinations and thesis defenses.
- 27/09/2024: World Congress of Masters and General Assembly of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo.
- 28/09/2024: Results of the 10th World Congress, belt award ceremony and demonstrations.
- Congress venue :
EL MOURADI Hotel Conference Hall.
Hammamet City, Tunisia.
- Organizing Committee
Tunisian Association of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo and International Technical Board on delegation of the World Federation.
Dear masters and leaders,
Following the decision to stop the organization of the Congress in Houston - USA by the Federation Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo of Texas for internal reasons, and after studying the candidacies of several member countries who proposed an alternative solution, the 10th World Masters Congress was finally able to take place in Hammamet city, Tunisia.
Examination of grades and defense of masters’ theses |
See photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XZbLaY5muP5oocQp9
- The international grade exam for the 4th Dang level.
This exam takes place on September 26, 2024 and recorded the participation of 6 candidates distributed as follows:
- 2 candidates from Texas, USA.
- 3 candidates from France.
- 1 candidate from Germany.
Members of the jury composed:
- Grandmaster Trần Nguyên Đạo, President of the jury.
- Master Nguyễn Văn Kính (USA).
- Master Huỳnh Hữu Quí (Belgum).
- Master Nguyễn Bá Dương (USA).
- Master BLOUME Daniel (France).
The tests are composed of the following subjects:
- 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 Techniques of Mộc Bản.
- Song Luyện 4. (See video: https://youtu.be/HanD5Srwr3E)
- Song Luyện Vật 3.
Results: See page : “Results of the 10th World Congress belt presentation ceremony and demonstrations”.
- Defense of master's theses.
This defense session takes place on September 26, 2024. Composition of the international jury is composed as follows :
President of the jury |
Grandmaster Trần Nguyên Đạo. |
Members of the international jury of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao |
- Grandmaster Nguyễn Tiến Hội. - Grandmaster NGUYEN The Thierry. - Master Hà Kim Khánh. (The above judges will be alternated if one of the masters has to assume the role of thesis director). |
Thesis directors |
Trần Nguyên Đạo, Nguyễn Tiến Hội¸ NGUYEN The Thierry, Hà Kim Khánh, MIESCH Philippe, TRAN Antonella. |
Secretary of the these |
Master GEURRIB Mai. |
Controllers |
Master Lê Đoàn (USA). Master NGUYEN T.K. Kevin (USA). Master TRAN Antonella (France). Master SENE Abdoulaye (Senegal). Master NASSOURI Moussa (Burkina-Faso). Master MIETHE Didier (Vietnam). (The above judges will be alternated if one of the masters has to assume the role of thesis director). |
- Candidates for the 1st degree Red Belt level (5th Dang International).
- See video:https://youtu.be/Cq3Hi5VAKOg
Master SADIO Cisse (F)
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Master KRAUSE Simone (F)
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Master BADIANE Alloune Badara
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See video: https://youtu.be/mUdlrXmkv4w
- Candidates for the 2nd degree Red Belt level (6th Dang International)
Master Phạm Công Hoà
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Master KA Maham
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See video:https://youtu.be/zIpSMjeJPn0
Thesis defense without passing a grade
Teacher WIRBATZ Stefan
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- Results: See page : “Results of the 10th World Congress belt presentation ceremony and demonstrations”.
World Congress of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo Masters |
- See photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QmHeSrHxhkKV1b8x6
Participants : 42 masters present and 111 masters represented, out of a total of 212 active masters.
Master Hà Kim Khánh, Secretary General of the World Council of Masters, opened the World Congress by welcoming the participants, then proposed the general agenda.
Then he invites:
- Grandmaster Trần Nguyên Đạo (President of the World Council of Masters), Nguyễn Tiến Hội (President of the Supreme Council of Masters) and NGUYEN The Thierry (President of the World Federation) to ensure the Presidency Committee of the congress.
- Masters GUERRIB Mai (President of the French Federation) and NGUYEN T.K Kevin (President of the Texas Federation) to ensure the Secretariat of the Presidency of the congress.
Master Trần Nguyên Đạo, President of the congress, gave his opening speech (See: Annex 1 : Opening Speech by the President of the World Council of Masters), then recalled the principles and functioning of the congress.
- The following decisions were adopted :
1.Master Hà Kim Khánh presented the list of 13 masters who had passed their national grades in their respective countries between the 9th and 10th World Congresses. Their grades are now recognized internationally and they become official members of the World Council of Masters :
- See Video: https://youtu.be/RMYwtHXlcZ4
Master |
Country |
Rank to recognize |
Exam date |
Proposed by Master |
MIHAESCU Iulian |
Canada |
5th Dang |
02-07-2023 |
Nguyễn Hữu Tô Đồng |
NGUYEN Nathan |
Canada |
5th Dang |
02-07-2023 |
Nguyễn Hữu Tô Đồng |
ZONGO David |
Canada |
4th Dang |
02-07-2023 |
Nguyễn Hữu Tô Đồng |
LAMY Alexandre |
France |
4th Dang |
13-05-2023 |
MIESCH Philippe |
Vũ Thùy Linh (F) |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
17-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Huỳnh Khắc Kiệt |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
17-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Ngô Minh Hiền (F) |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
17-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Lưu Thị Hà Trang (F) |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
17-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Nguyễn Thành Phỉ |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
17-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Kiều Văn Viên |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
17-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
NESTEROV Stanislav |
Russie |
4th Dang |
10-08-2024 |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
NGUYEN Dam Thuc Doan (F) |
Texas |
4th Dang |
01-10-2022 |
Võ Trung |
HO Ky Chinh |
Texas |
4th Dang |
01-10-2022 |
Võ Trung |
2.Master Hà Kim Khánh also presents to the World Congress the list of masters who have not yet been active with our organization and who are now applying for membership of the World Federation and the World Council of Masters.
Master |
Country |
Rank |
Proposed by Master |
Thái Nhật Lĩnh (Linh Thai) |
Seattle - USA |
4th Dang |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Nguyễn Xuân Biên |
Vietnam |
4th Dang |
Trần Nguyên Đạo |
3.Master Khánh then presented his moral report on activities between the 9th and 10th World Congresses, which was approved by all Congress members
- See Video: https://youtu.be/RDyrJOGAKBE
- See Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/LMPH_FYDb3o
- Election of new members of the Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters for the period 2024-2028.
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, the current Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters ends its term in 2024. An election is to be held to constitute the new Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters for the 2024-2028 term.
9 masters are candidates and one proposed master has confirmed his candidacy orally.
In all, there are 10 masters standing for election to the Executive Committee, which must be made up of a maximum of 7 members.
To vote, each master present has 1 vote. He can also represent absent masters who have delegated their power to him, with a maximum of 5 proxies.
The 7 masters with the most votes will be elected to the Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters.
Here are the voting results :
Number |
Candidate |
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1 |
BUI Khac Hung Dustin (Texas - USA) |
27 |
2 |
Nguyễn Bá Dương (Ouest USA) |
106 |
3 |
MIESCH Philippe (France) |
102 |
4 |
BLOUME Daniel (France) |
119 |
5 |
NASSOURI Moussa (Burkina Faso) |
103 |
6 |
APPIAH George (Germany) |
125 |
7 |
Phạm Công Hòa (Suisse) |
67 |
8 |
Hà Kim Khánh (Mondial) |
127 |
9 |
Huỳnh Hữu Quý (Belgique) |
85 |
10 |
MBONGOLO Mbella Guillaume (Belgique) |
54 |
- New Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters for the 2024-2028 term, in order of the highest number of votes obtained :
1- Master Hà Kim Khánh.
2- Master APPIAH George.
3- Master BLOUME Daniel.
4- Master Nguyễn Bá Dương.
5- Master NASSOURI Moussa.
6- Master MIESCH Philippe.
7- Master Huỳnh Hữu Quý.
Then, the 7 leading members met to unanimously elect :
Master Hà Kim Khánh as Secretary General of the World Council of Masters.
His mission is to direct all activities of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo in the technical, educational and philosophical fields on a global scale.
They also agreed to invite :
- Grandmaster Trần Nguyên Đạo as President of the World Council of Masters. This position, which replaces the Patriarch function of yesteryear, has the mission of protecting unity and harmony, defending the code of honor and universal values of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo.
- Grandmaster Nguyễn Tiến Hội as President of the Supreme Council of Masters, a body representing the values of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo on an ethical, moral and spiritual level. Its mission is to maintain the traditions and principles of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo.
General Assembly of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo |
See photos : https://photos.app.goo.gl/eRKtGifwmiivmNLZ7
The General Assembly of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo begins with the welcoming speech of Grandmaster NGUYEN The Thierry, the current President
(see: Annex 2: Opening speech by the President of the World Federation)
- Participants
- The presidents of the National Federations members, present or represented: Germany, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Spain, France, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Russia, Senegal, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, North-East USA, Texas USA, West USA.
- The 7 new elected Executive members of the World Council of Masters and its president.
- Opening of the General Assembly :
As an introduction, Master Trần Nguyên Đạo recalled the operating principles of the General Assembly and introduced the participants.
- See video: https://youtu.be/CQJ0S0KCm_I
Master NGUYEN The Thierry, on behalf of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, presented the moral report including the activities and finances of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo for the period 2022-2024 and submitted to the vote for approval to all leaders and masters present or with proxy, authorized to vote.
Each president of a national federation has 1 vote. There are 14 countries present and 2 excused with proxy out of a total of 24, therefore 16 votes.
Each elected member of the Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters has 1 vote, therefore 7 votes.
In total, there are 16 + 7 = 23 votes.
Between the 9th and 10th World Congress, the World Federation received the membership of 3 new members: Tunisia (2022), Equatorial Guinea (2023) and IVS Vietnam (2023). The membership of these 3 members is formalized during this General Assembly.
- Decisions voted :
Masters' contributions for a 4-year term : The members voted (17 votes for, 4 against and 2 abstention) for a contribution of €40/term for masters. The contribution of €2/year for practitioners of all levels remains unchanged.
- Election of the new President of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo for the period 2024-2028.
Master NGUYEN The Thierry is unanimously re-elected as President of the World Federation.
Results of the 10th World Congress Belt ceremony and demonstrations |
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the official results of the 10th World Congress of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo are proclaimed in front of all masters, federal leaders and guests.
- See photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qUE6av92suj9ESKh7
After the democratic votes in each instance, here is the list of new members of the Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters and the Executive Board of the World Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo Federation :
- New Supreme Council of Masters for the 2024-2028 term :
President |
Grandmaster Nguyễn Tiến Hội |
Members |
All Supreme White Belt Masters |
- New Executive Committee of the World Council of Masters for the 2024-2028 term
President |
Grandmaster Trần Nguyên Đạo |
Secretary General |
Master Hà Kim Khánh |
Members |
Masters : APPIAH George (Germany), BLOUME Daniel (France), Nguyễn Bá Dương (California - USA), NASSOURI Moussa (Burkina-Faso), MIESCH Philippe (France), Huỳnh Hữu Quý (Belgium) |
- See video: https://youtu.be/tiBW37xNmL4
- See video: https://youtu.be/xuzBvW3W4qk
- New Executive Board of the World Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo Federation for the 2024-2028 term :
President |
Grandmaster NGUYEN The Thierry |
Secretary General |
Master Phùng Trọng Kiệt |
Treasurer |
Master BLOUME Daniel |
- See video: https://youtu.be/GwhAOj_63pk
- Results of the examination of grades and defense of thesis of international masters
On the occasion of the 10th World Congress in 2024 in Hammamet city, Tunisia, the following masters passed the technical examination of grades :
- Red Belt Level (4th international dang black belt)
1- Master HAMMAN Magali (F) – France.
2- Master BUI Minh Duc Danny – Texas, USA.
3- Master ZAHOUT Abderrazak – France.
4- Master Lê Quang Vinh – Texas, USA.
5- Master WIRBATZ Stefan – Germany.
6- Master CHANUSSOT Thomas – France.
- See video: https://youtu.be/TRjsxveEfpI
The following masters have successfully defended their thesis :
- Level Red Belt 1st Degree (5th international dang black belt)
1- Master KRAUSE Simone (F) - Germany
2- Master SADIO Cisse (F) - Senegal
3- Master BADIANE Alloune Badara – Senegal
- See video: https://youtu.be/Mge4sz9GhmU
- Level Red Belt 2nd Degree (6th international dang black belt)
1- Master KA Maham - Senegal
2- Master Phạm Công Hòa – Switzerland
- See video: https://youtu.be/gRgiAQMnKxA
- Award of grade for development needs
In application of article 6 of the International Convention of Grades, for the development needs of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo in Tunisia, Mr. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui, President of the Tunisian Association of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, is promoted to the grade of Red Belt
- Promotions of international masters
Rewarded for their exceptional contribution in the development of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, the following masters are promoted to the next grade :
- Red Belt Level (4th international dang black belt)
1.Master DOUMBIA Dramane - Mali
- Level Red Belt 1st Degree (5th international dang black belt)
1.Master Lâm Thọ - Texas - USA
2.Master LAM Pascal - Texas - USA
- 3rd Degree Red Belt Level (7th international dang black belt)
1- Master Lê Đoàn - Texas – USA.
2- Master NGUYEN T.K. Kevin - Texas – USA.
3- Master GEURRIB Amar – France.
4- Master TRAN Antonella (F) – France.
- The demonstrations
- Counter-Attack Demonstration:https://youtu.be/motQBtRfNE4
- Đại Đao Demonstration:https://youtu.be/X4yOubVTO-g
- Long Baton Demonstration:https://youtu.be/Op3cl-Ix2dI
In view of the success of the 10th World Congress, on behalf of the World Council of Masters and the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, we extend our sincere thanks to all the masters and leaders for your participation.
We also congratulate the masters newly promoted to the higher grade.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon, we wish you good health and good continuation in the Way of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo. (see: Annex 3: Closing speech of the Secretary General of the World Council of Masters).
Paris October 11, 2024
Secretary General of the World Council of Masters of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo
Master Hà Kim Khánh
President of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo
Grandmaster NGUYEN The Thierry
Annex 1
Opening speech by the President
of the World Council of Masters
Tunisia September 27, 2024
See video: https://youtu.be/DuJkgjutxI8
See video: https://youtu.be/uomreYMNXP8
Dear Sr. Masters, Masters and Federation Leaders.
On behalf of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, I would like to welcome you to the 10th Congress of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo here in the city of Hammamet city, Tunisia.
Yes! This Congress marks the 10th time that we have been organizing the World Congress. The key points are to debate, to discuss, to propose and to lead to the brighter future of our Martial Art.
Since the 1st Congress, in 1996 in Paris, we have initially created the two key institutions, which are the World Federation and the World Council of Masters. At that time, there were only 6 countries, as the original members, the founding of those two institutions. As of today, after 28 years, we have now more than twenty countries; this, therefore, does form a more extensive structure that serves as a solid foundation for our international organization.
Although our organization is still very modest, in comparing to other martial arts worldwide. However, we should be proud that we have built our international organization without any help from any outside sources. We are completely self-determination both financially and politically, without any support from any institution or any country, including the country where Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo was originated from.
We have built ourselves a common house from each piece of stone, with our own strength, with our own manpower and of course with our own manner. All such independent capabilities are the results from the strong will of our leadership masters. This is how we are brought up at this position today. An institution which gets stronger every day, an institution which is capable of organizing its 6th World Cup in 2022 in Paris, the big event which takes place at a four-year interval as International Olympic Games does. And the most current and obvious proof we see is today, September 27, 2024; we are opening the 10th congress in this room, in Tunisia, a very young country in route of expanding Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo and a country which has just established its Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo in 2022. Should those be the icons proving what I have said?
Dear Masters and Leaders,
Surely you have noticed that this 10th Congress has something different in comparing to all the previous congresses? Yes! It is obvious, if we look around closely, we see no elder senior masters, the direct disciples of the Founder being present in this room!
It is true that since the creation of our international structure in 1996, there has always been the presence of one of the senior grandmasters to give the opening speech and to be chairman of the congress. But today there is no longer such case. Due to aging taking into consideration and just like everybody else, our senior grandmasters finally got retired and give ways to younger generation.
Another most clear-cut distinction is that, at the pass away of the Founder, the late Grandmaster Nguyen Loc in 1960, the four direct disciples became the succeeders. They were: The late Grandmaster Le Sang, the late grandmaster Tran Huy Phong, the late Grandmaster Nguyen Dan and Grand Master Nguyen Van Cuong. Today, the Grand Master who assumes the function of the President of the World Council of Masters, whom, formerly, we called Patriarch, does not come from the generation of the direct disciples of the founding master.
Dear Sr. Masters, Masters, National and Federation Leaders,
Those are the clear distinctions of this 10th congress. I call a "Change in Continuity", a change in harmony without disruption for the proper and better functioning of our institution.
I invite all masters to continue to follow this path of change so that the development of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo becomes better and better. The changes are not limited to the function of the President of the World Council of Masters but also at all levels and positions, not only in the committees of the World Council of Masters, but also in the various responsibilities of the World Federation.
But I also know that many of you are not yet ready today to take responsibility at the international level because you are quite involved at the national level. But please think about it and set yourself a goal at the next congress. To make this happens; prepare yourself with skills by participating in various positions at the international level when the lead masters have need of you and your support.
May our strengths and our wills be united for a great success of the 10th Congress.
Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo Forever.
President of the World Council of Masters
Grandmaster Trần Nguyên Đạo
Annex 2
Opening speech by the
President of the World Federation
Tunisia September 27, 2024
- See video: https://youtu.be/t08wnyUu9UY
Dear Masters, Dear leaders of the member Federations,
On behalf of the world federation,
I send you my greetings and welcome you to this 10th world congress and the general assembly of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, in this magnificent site of the El Mouradi Hotel in Hammamet, Tunisia.
Thanks to Mr. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui, President of the Tunisian Association of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo, and his team, for their organizational work.
Dear Masters, Dear leaders of the member Federations,
Here we are again gathered for this great event in order to continue our noble mission which is to develop and promote Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo in accordance with the principles and orientations of our Founding Master.
To be in phase in its evolution, Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo needs readjustments, changes that are necessary for it.
The World Congress is an exceptional moment for you to make your contributions, vote on decisions... and elect the new President in order to make improvements to our Federation.
I wish you all a good general assembly. May lucidity, perseverance, tolerance and generosity accompany you during this working session.
President of the World Federation of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo
Grandmaster NGUYEN The Thierry
Annex 3
Closing speech of the Secretary General of the World Council of Masters
Tunisia, September 28, 2024
(See video: https://youtu.be/Zx0_jPklcXY)
My dear masters, leaders and high-ranking members of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo,
You have elected me to the supreme position of Secretary General of the World Council of Masters for a new term of 4 years. Very touched by your votes, I would like to thank you warmly for your confidence.
Aware of the responsibility that falls to me, I undertake to do everything possible to meet your expectations along the way of the Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo ideal.
This way that we are all following is still very long and strewn with pitfalls. But what characterizes the human being is his courage to take on the most difficult challenges. It is this desire to succeed, to surpass oneself, to be useful to others that has always accompanied me in life.
I would like to thank all our hosts for your support in making the 10th World Congress of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo a great success.
Thanks also to all the masters, leaders and high-ranking members for your participation, which has greatly contributed to our success on the way of developing our Martial Art for many years. I would like to emphasize the importance of each person present here in Hammamet city, Tunisia, for the 10th World Congress of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo.
The Tunisian Association of Vovinam-Việt Võ Đạo is still very young. Despite this, under the leadership of its president, Mr. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui, it has risen to the challenge by organizing this major gathering of global scope.
I sincerely hope that in the near future, Tunisian practitioners will have their place in international sports competitions such as African Cups and World Cups. I would like to point out to you in passing that, following the 6th World Cup in Paris in 2022, the next World Cup will probably take place in Germany in 2026.
So, get ready athletes.
Thank you again to everyone for your passion and dedication.
Secretary General of the World Council of Masters.
Master Hà Kim Khánh
La Commission Technique Internationale
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Objectives
- 10th World Congress of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao. Election of the leaders of the World Council of Masters and the World Federation of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao[1]
- Graduation at 4th Dang level and International Master's thesis defense [2]
Traditionally, during international activities, the World Council of Masters organizes a session of examination of grades for the 4th Dang level and thesis defense for masters from 5th Dang (26 September 2024).
- International internship reserved for masters and 3rd Dang (25 September 2024).
- International internship reserved for practitioners of Tunisia (September 29, 2024)
Participants
- For all masters (from 4th DANG) and presidents of national federations, members of the World Federation, hotel and food costs during the 3 days of the World Congress (September 26, 27 and 28, 2024), will be covered. borne by the organizer, subject to being up to date with annual contributions (with participation fees outside the 3 days mentioned above – see registration file).
- All 3rd Dang (with participation fees – See registration file).
- People accompanying the masters, 3rd Dang and leaders (with participation fees – See registration file)
Organizers:
- The International Technical Board of Vovinam-VVD.
- The Vovinam-VVD France Federation.
- The Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao.
Dates: From September 21 to October 6, 2024.
Place :
4-star hotel: El Mouradi Hammamet
Address: Yasmine Hammamet tourist zone, 8050 Hammamet, Tunisia
Hammamet is a seaside resort in Tunisia, very famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The El Mouradi Hammamet hotel located on the edge of a wide fine sand beach, in the heart of the new tourist and seaside resort south of Hammamet, 8 km from the city of Hammamet, 60 km from Port El Kantaoui and 80 km from Tunis
Flight tickets– On-site transportation
- For example: Paris-Tunis return: between 85€to 200€ per person with Air France or Transavia France or Nouvelair. You must book your tickets yourself.
- Bus or trains between Tunis and Hammamet (80km), around 40€/person. The Organizing Committee will organize reception and return transport between Tunis and Hammamet depending on your registration.
- You can come earlier and/or leave later if you wish. You can also take additional sightseeing tours.
Visa :https://www.tunisairexpress.net/visa-dentree-en-tunisie/
- Arab World
Algeria, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman and Qatar
- Africa
Ivory Coast, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Seychelles
- Europe
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Netherlands, Poland , Portugal, Romania, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican
- Americas
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States of America, Fiji, Honduras, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Asia
Brunei, South Korea, Fiji, Hong Kong, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives
- Oceania
Solomon Islands, Kiribati
- For other countries: Visa is essential
Example: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Vietnam... the Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao is currently studying the possibility of carrying out your visa on site at the airport - We will help you we will inform you soon
Participation fee :
- Unique formula: Hotel and full board: 55€/person/day
PRICE INCLUDING:
- Masters course.
- 4-star hotel in double room and full board. (Hotel + Tourist tax + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Transport between Tunis and Hammamet.
- March – April 2024Shows, optional excursions.
- Drinks, tips.
- Personal expenses.
- Insurance – Repatriation (recommended)
- Entry visa.
Reservations calendar: see registration file
(Inscription_WorldCongress_Tunisia_2024.xlsx)
Date |
Action |
Versement |
March – April 2024 |
Provisional reservation |
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May - June 2024 |
Confirmation, official reservations |
200€ deposit |
July 15, 2024 |
Closing of reservations - Final confirmation |
Payment of remaining balance. |
Contact/Reservation:
- Master Tran Nguyen Dao : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Tel. : (+33) 6.09.95.20.00
- Master Guerrib Amar : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Tel + (33 )7 81 66 98 06
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
Ref. 148-24-TTK/EN-28-02-2024
Functioning principles of the
10th World Congress 2024 of
Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao
The 10th World Congress of Masters and the World Federation of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao will be held in Hammamet - Tunisia from 26 to 28 September 2024.
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- The organization is placed under the responsibility of the Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao.
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- The hotel and food expenses of all the presidents of the national federations and the masters from 4th DANG and above, members of the World Council of Masters, are covered by the Organizing Committee during the congress, subject to being up to date with annual contributions.
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- Duration of the Congress:
From September 26 to September 28, 2024.
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- Location of the Congress:
Hammamet - Tunisia.
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- The Organizing Committee
The Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao (ATVVD):
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- M. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui : President of the ATVVD
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- Languages used during the Congress
The official languages used in this Congress are: French, Vietnamese and English. Real-time translations will be provided for these 3 languages.
Agenda of the 10th World Congress of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao |
You will find below the provisional agenda, proposed by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters and the President of the World Federation. All Masters members of the World Council of Masters or Presidents of National Federations may present other proposals provided that they are sent to the General Secretary of the World Masters Council at the latest 1 month before the opening date of the Congress.
Thursday - 26 September 2024
- 07:30 - 08:30:Welcome of jury members and candidates.
- 08:30 - 12:00: Examination of grades and defense of masters' theses.
- 12:00 - 13:30: Lunch.
- 13:30 - 18:00: Continuation of the examination of grades and defense of the masters' theses.
Friday – 27 September 2024
- 07h30 - 08h30: Welcome of the masters.
- 08h30:Opening of the World Congress of Masters.
- Opening Ceremony (Master BLOUME Daniel, responsible for development in Africa).
- Welcome and opening statement of the Congress by the President of the World Council of Masters (Grand Master TRAN Nguyen Dao).
- The General Secretary of the World Council of Masters (Master HA Kim Khanh) introduced the Congress Presidential Committee and the delegations.
- The President of the Congress recalls the principles and functioning of the Congress.
- Revision of the agenda, approval of the adhesion of new members according to the list communicated by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
- Verification and counting of votes and delegations of powers.
- Moral report of the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters on the 2020-2024 mandate (since the 9th world congress in Paris - France until today) and answers to questions. Vote of approval of the moral report.
- Debate and approval of the projects.
- 12h00 - 13h30: Lunch.
- 13:30 - 18:00: Continuation of the World Masters Congress.
1.Debate and approval of the projects (continued).
- Election of the 7 executive members of the World Council of Masters.
- Meeting of the newly elected members of the World Council of Masters for:
- To elect the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
- To appoint the President of the World Council of Masters and the President of the Supreme Council of Masters.
4.Announcement of the results by the new elected General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
- Closure of the World Congress of Masters.
Saturday - 28 September 2024
- 07h30 - 08h30: Welcome of the masters and presidents of member federations.
- 08h30: Opening of the General Assembly (GA) of the World Federation.
- Welcome speech and opening statement of the GA by the President of the World Federation (Grand Master NGUYEN Thê Thierry).
- The President of the World Federation presents the Presidential Committee of the GA.
- The President of the Congress recalls the principles and functioning of the GA.
- Revision of the agenda, approval of the membership of new members according to the list communicated by the President of the World Federation.
- Verification and counting of votes and delegations of power.
- Moral report of the President of the World Federation for the 2020-2024 term (since the 9th world congress in Paris - France until today) and answers to questions. Vote of approval of the moral report.
- Debate and approval of projects.
- Election of the new President of the World Federation.
- Speech of the new President.
- Closing of the General Assembly of the World Federation.
- 12h00 - 13h30: Lunch.
- 13h30 - 14h00: Reception of masters and guests, press, television…
- 14h00 - 18h00: Presentation of the results of the 10th World Congress.
- Speech of the Organizing Committee (M. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui).
- Welcome speech on behalf of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao by the President of the Supreme Council of Masters (Grand Master NGUYEN Tien Hoi).
- Presentation of the results of the work of the 10th Congress.
- Presentation of the new leaders of the World Council of Masters and the World Federation office.
- Speech of the new General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
- Speech of the new President of the World Federation.
- Announcement of the results of the rank examination and thesis defense - Belt handover ceremony.
- Presentation of the decision of promulgation of the masters - Belt handover ceremony.
- Closing Ceremony of the 10th World Congress.
The common principles |
The following operating principles are taken from the Rules of Procedure of the World Council of Masters which have been approved since its creation in 1996; the last update is dated 15 July 2016, at the 8th World Congress in California - USA.
These Rules of Procedure consist of 48 pages with a multitude of articles according to each organ of the council. For this reason, the organizing committee has summarized a number of main articles into "common principles" in order to save time and create a clear workspace whose discipline reflects a well-organized grouping. However, you can consult the entire Internal Regulations of the World Council of Masters on the official website of the World Federation of Vovinam-Viêt Vo Dao:
Scheme of elections
The common principles for: Elections - Approvals - Procurators
1.Legitimate Principle:
- Le World Congress of masters convened by The General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
- The General Assembly of the World Federation was convened by his president.
- The total number of votes (present and by procreation) must be greater than 60% +1, compared to the total voting members of the World Council of masters and members of the electorate of the World Federation.
2.The principle of relative majority will be applied in the elections:
- For leading members of World Council of Masters (the candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected).
- For president of World Federation (The candidate with the highest number of votes will be elected).
3.The principle of the majority (50%+1 of a total voting) will be applied to:
- The project approvals as: Internal rules, Conventions, reform of the 9 fundamental principles, ranks, the Supreme Council of masters …
- Admission of the new members.
4.Principle of the votes.
a.The secret ballot is applied for any election concerning the person or the functions in the World Council of Masters or for the President of World Federation.
b.The principle of « » voting is applied for election that does not concern the person. However, the secret ballot can be applied if there are requests at least three members.
c.In the event of equality of votes, the principle of drawing lots will be applied.
5.Principle of presentation, and nomination.
a.All masters, official members of World Congress of Masters can present their candidature or nominate candidates for the election of leaders of the World Council of Masters (see the form: F1_Candidature ou Délégation de pouvoir CDM.docx).
b.The masters who are proposed, must confirm their verbal agreement if they are present or by procreation in case of absence.
c.The President, Vice-President, and the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters may not combine their mandate with the mandate of President of the World Federation.
d.All the elected leaders of the World Council of Masters (except the President, Vice-President and the General Secretary) may arise as President of the World Federation.
e.The President of the World Federation can present his candidature to be a leading member of World Council of Masters if he is an official member of the World Congress of Masters (except for the functions of President, Vice-President and General Secretary).
6.Voting rights and delegation of authority at the World Congress of Masters.
The masters who are official members of the World Congress of Masters are equal, each master has one vote.
a.The masters, official members, can:
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- Vote; express themselves on all subjects of the agenda in respect of speaking time and the attribution of speaking by the President of the meeting.
- Propose new projects or change existing mode of functioning, if their proposals are sent to the general secretary of world council of masters, at least 1 month before the conference date to be include in the agenda.
b.The masters may delegate their power in case of absence to a master official member present at the Congress.
c.Any oral or telephone is not accepted. Delegation of authority is only valid in the following 3 cases.
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- Delegation authority form (see the form: F1_Candidature ou Délégation de pouvoir CDM.docx for the masters and F2_Candidature ou Délégation de pouvoir Federation.docx : for the presidents of federations).
- Mail postal
- E-mail to the organizing committee or the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
7.Voting rights and delegation of authority of World Federation
a.The members comprising the electorate are:
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- Member’s leaders elected of the World Council of Masters: One vote per person.
- National federations, official members: one vote per federation.
b.Members of the electorate may delegate their authority to a person (master or practitioner) present at the meeting (see the form: F2_Candidature ou Délégation de pouvoir Federation.docx).
c.All members of the electorate have the right to present their candidature or to propose a candidature.
d.The principle of secret ballot and relative majority will be applied.
World Congress of Masters and World Federation of Vovinam-VVĐ |
I. Convocation of the assembly
1- The assembly must be convened 2 months before is its opening date:
- The World Congress of Masters is convened by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
- The General assembly is convened by the President of the world federation.
2- The agenda of the meeting must be officially notified one month before the opening date and must be un in the following order:
- The General Secretary of The World Council of Masters and the President of the federation propose one board of meeting with:
Profile Mission
The President of the Congress manages the Congress.
The Vice-President (if necessary) helps and replaces the president in his absence.
The Secretary takes notes and establishes the minutes.
The Assistant secretary (if necessary) takes notes in parallel with the secretary.
3 members (if necessary) bring ideas in the President decisions.
- Revision of the agenda.
- The General Secretary of the World Council of Masters and the President of the federation have to present their moral reports during the term (since the 9th world congress) and answer questions from members.
- Approval the new members communicated by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
II. Member’s quality of the World Congress of Masters
1- The masters, official members:
They are masters who have been confirmed by previous congresses: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2022. The list of official members will be announced one month before the opening of the Congress by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters.
2- Officiating of new members is reserved for:
a.The new masters (4th Dang who just earned their rank) within structures recognized by the World Council of Masters and the World Federation.
b.The list of these masters will be communicated by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters and will be approved by the Congress. We call all leaders of masters to send the request for admission and recognition of new masters of their country - rank obtained from July 2022 (9th world congress) to the General Secretary to etablish the official list, 1 month before the congress date.
(see the form:F3_Demande pour nouveaux maîtres.docx).
3- The request of admission for the new masters.
a.It is reserved for masters from level 4th Dang who do not belong to a structure recognized by the World Council of Masters and the World Federation.
b.It must be forwarded to the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters 1 month before the conference date. (see the form:F4_Demande adhesion.docx).
c.It must be presented at least by a master official member of the World Congress of Masters.
4- Guests:
a.Including the Masters, practitioners, supporters, invited by the organizing committee or by the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters or by the President of the World Federation.
b.The guests do not have voting rights and can give their opinion on the authorization of the President of the Congress.
III. Elections of the leading members of the World Council of Masters.
1- The staff of Council:
- The number of leading members who made the Council of Masters will be proposed by the General Secretary of The World Council of Masters at each World Congress as required. This proposal must be approved by the principle of absolute majority.
- The number of officers for the last mandate is 7 members + the Guest President.
2- The process of establishing the list of candidates:
- Call for candidature and establishment of the list of candidates (the masters who are candidates).
- Proposal of candidates (the masters propose others candidates).
- The masters, who are proposed, agree to be candidates.
- Compiling a list of official candidates (including candidates validated and proposed).
3- Procedures of votes:
a.The masters vote by writing the candidate’s name on their ballot. They can enter one or more names shall not exceeded the maximum allowed to vote or blank ballot.
b.The ballots are declared non-compliant in the following cases:
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- The number of names exceeds the maximum allowed.
- The name are outside predefined areas.
- The ballot contains deletions.
- The ballots contain comments.
c. Each candidate has 10 minutes to make his declaration of candidature.
d.The candidates who obtained the most vote will be elected leading members of the World Council of Masters. In case the number of candidates is lower than that set, voting cannot be validated for candidates with at least 40% of the total number of votes +1.
e.In the event of equality of votes of two final candidates, the principle of drawing lots will be applied to designate the elected person.
f.After elected, the leading members met in private to propose 4 people in leadership positions: President, Vice-President, General Secretary of the World Council of Masters, President of the Supreme Council of Masters.
IV. Member’s quality and election of the President of the World Federation
1- Member Federations:
a.Member Federations have been confirmed since the 1996 Assembly General with 16 federations (or national associations) and 26 countries as follows:
b.National Federations, founding members:
1.Belgian Federation.
2.French Federation.
3.German Federation.
4.Swiss Federation.
5.Australian Federation.
c.Federations confirmed between 2001 and 2008:
6.Canadian Federation.
7.Vovinam-VVD Belarus.
8.Vovinam-VVD Ukraine.
9.Vovinam-VVD Morocco.
10.Senegalese Federation.
11.Texas Federation - USA.
12.Western Federation - USA.
13.Vovinam-VVD Spain.
14.Burkinabe Federation.
d.Federations confirmed between 2008 and 2016:
15.Mali Federation.
e.Federations confirmed between 2016 and 2022:
16.Northeast Federation - USA.
f.National institutions to be confirmed:
17.Vovinam-VVĐ Guinea.
18.Vovinam-VVĐ Togo.
19.Vovinam-VVD Ivory Coast.
20.Russian Federation (General Style Federation of Vietnamese Martial Arts of Russia).
21.Vovinam-VVD Poland.
22.Vovinam-VVD Mauritania.
23.Vovinam-VVD Niger.
24.Vovinam-VVD Vietnam (Science Institute for Vietnamese Martial Arts Training - SIV).
25.Vovinam-VVD in Equatoriale Guinea.
26.Vovinam-VVD Tunisia.
2- Federations applying for membership:
National federations must meet the following criteria:
a.Being a legal organization and functioning on the territory of belonging as a national federation, or a national committee, national
b.Be in accordance with the laws of the country.
c.The world federation cannot recognize the accession of a single organization of Vovinam-VVD in a country, except for special cases reserved for countries with vast territories such as: Russia, The United States of America and Canada…
d.Have at least 5 clubs and over 200 practitioners. Exceptions may be permitted in special cases.
e.Being recognized by the President of the World Federation and the President of the International Technical Commission.
3- Organizations pending membership:
a.These organizations of Vovinam-VVD in countries that cannot respond to criteria for being officially recognized or pending consideration of their file for membership
b.The organizations are known as « Representative» and are under the direct guidance of:
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- President of the World Federation for administrative plan.
- President of the international Technical Commission for the technical plan.
c.Provisional member organizations do not have the right to vote, but can function as a federation official member: passing ranks, national cup … if they have permission from the World Federation and respect the internal regulations of the federation
V. Elections of President of the World Federation.
1.List of candidates:
- Call for application and establishing lists
- Proposal for candidatures
- Masters or practitioners who are proposed, accept to be candidates
- Establishment of the list of official candidature (including the candidates who propose and those proposed)
2.Election:
a.Each candidate has 5 to 15 minutes for their declaration of candidacy.
b.The electorate votes by writing the candidate’s name on the ballot. One and only one candidate must be registered or blank ballot.
c.The ballots are declared non-compliant in the following cases: more than one name listed, the name is not registered in the list of candidate, deletions, or other comments on the ballots.
d.The candidate will have most votes is elected as President. In case of a unique candidate, he must have his votes over 50% of the total votes to be elected.
e.In the case of equality of votes, the draw will be applied to identify the chosen one.
3.Establishment of the Executive Committee of the World Federation:
a)The new president of the World Federation has full authority to organize and select the members to form the executive committee of the World Federation.
b)The Presidents of National Federations are reported according by the statutes: Vice-Presidents, members of the executive board of the World Federation.
93-2024-TLD/TG/EN- 21-02-2024
Grand Master Nguyen The Truong
President of the Vovinam Viet Vo Dao World Federation
Association Tunisienne
de Vovinam Viet Vo Dao
Mission order
Article 1 : The Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao is responsible for organizing the 10th World Congress 2024 of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, which will take place from September 26 to 28, 2024 in Hammamet - Tunisia.
Article 2 : Mr. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui, President of the Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, is appointed President of the Organizing Committee of the 10th World Congress 2024 of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao on behalf of the World Federation of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao.
Article 3 : Mr. Ridha Ben Akermi Badraoui, President of the Tunisian Association of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, is placed under the responsibility of the President of the World Federation, to whom he is accountable.
Lyon on February 21, 2024..
Grand Master Nguyen The Thierry
Copy to :
- Tunisian Minister of Youth and Sports.
- President of the Tunisian Wushu Kung-Fu Federation.
- Grand Master Trần Nguyên Đạo, President, Master Hà Kim Khánh, Secretary General of the World Council of Masters.
- Grand Master Nguyễn Tiến Hội, President of the Supreme Council of Masters.
- The National Federations, members of the World Federation.
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The proposals and the projects
An International organization as ours, if it has no changes or reforms, it becomes then a structure in stagnation and it will have no future!
For that reason, the changes as: Internal Rules, International Agreement, Way of functioning… or the reforms as: Program of Teaching, Educational Program, Program of Examination… are activities more than necessities, they are the homework of the members of World council of Masters.
According to the Chapter I, Article 4.1 of the Internal rules of the World Council of Masters : " All masters, members of council, have the right to propose reforms in all the Chapters, and articles of all the activities of the World Council of Masters, on the condition of sending them two months in advance to the General Secretary of the World Council of Masters to register them on the schedule Debate ".