Vovinam Viet Vo Dao [p.4]

Living by the Vovinam credo with the commitment to “build up our martial arts discipline and develop the next generation of Viet Vo Dao disciples,” many Vovinam masters in the United States teach on a volunteer basis and charge very low tuition. In return, the students are expected to be highly disciplined and dedicated. The expansion of Vovinam outside of Viet Nam is often considered by the masters as a task to preserve and enrich an important part of Vietnamese culture. As such, Vovinam masters and students rarely ever use their expertise and skills for commercial purposes. The atmosphere at Vovinam schools is often like that of a large family. Competition and demonstration events are generally open to the public at no charge.

To find out more about Vovinam and its schools, visit www.Vovinam.ws.

10 CREDOS

As a Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Disciple, I shall:

1. Strive to reach the height of martial arts in order to serve mankind.

2. Faithfully build up our martial arts discipline and develop the next generation of Viet Vo Dao disciples.

3. Live in harmony with others, respect elders and be loving and caring toward my fellow disciples.

4. Absolutely obey rules and regulations, and uphold the honor of a martial artist.

5. Respect disciples of other martial arts, and only use force for self-defense and defense of justice.

6. Strive for personal and ethical enrichment.

7. Live an honest, modest, and noble life.

8. Develop a firm will to overcome all obstacles in life.

9. Develop sound judgment and stamina, and act with wisdom.

10. Be confident, self-controlled, and benevolent; and constantly strive for improvements.