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THE 2ND WORLD VOVINAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Thu - 03/03/2011

LEG - ATTACK TECHNIQUE RULES
IN VOVINAM ANTAGONIST COMPETITION

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Leg-attack technique is one of Vovinam technical systems using for attacking opponents.
Vovinam Leg-attack technique includes 21 official leg-attack techniques from No 1 to 21.

With an aim of making specific characteristic in Vovinam antagonist competition, apart from attacks, defends by punching, kicking, wrestling…..like other martial arts, Vovinam leg-attack technique is applied in antagonist competition.

In Vovinam rules, competitors who do not use leg-attack technique while competing 3 rounds will be subtracted 2 points as the match ends.
However, to guarantee competitors’ safety while competing, they are only allowed to use leg-attack techniques and following specific regulations:

 Allow to use leg-attack techniques: No 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
 Not allow to use leg-attack techniques: No 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Recognizing applies to leg- attack techniques and marking:

All leg-attack techniques which must be performed on 2 knees and touched opponents will be accepted.
Forbidding attacking opponents from 2 knees and under, in case of breaking will be reminded once.

 Leg-attack technique No 3: Using 2 legs to clamp the thigh to strike down the opponent on his/ her back. Not allow to use 2 legs to clamp behind to strike down the opponent on his/ her belly.

Cases of clamping 2 legs into thigh:
- Striking down the opponent on his/ her back: Legal and recognizable “ applying leg-attack technique”: Get 2 points.
- Then the legs drop down below the knees, the opponent is not knock-down: Lawful and recognizable “ applying leg-attack technique”: Get no point.
- Then the legs drop down below the knees, the opponent falls on his/her back or belly:

Lawful and recognizable “ applying leg-attack technique”: Get 1 point knock-down.
 Leg-attack technique No 6: Applying like leg-attack technique No 3
 Leg-attack technique No 7, 8, 9, and 10:
- In case of touching the opponent, but ineffective:

Lawful and recognizable “ applying leg-attack technique”: Get no point.
- In case of touching the opponent, and effective, the opponent is thrown out 1 meter away or fallen down.

Legal and recognizable “ applying leg-attack technique”: Get 2 points.
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OFFICIAL INVITATION
To the 2nd World Vovinam Championship
and WVVF Senior Meeting
 
Members of WVVF Executive Committee
President/Secretary General of National Vovinam Federations/Associations
 
World Vovinam Federation headquarter would like to announce that the second World Vovinam Championship will be held in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam from 27th to 31st of July, 2011, hosted by Vietnam Vovinam Federation.

The event is expected to receive 20 national Vovinam teams with more than 300 officials, referees, coaches and athletes from around the world to compete in Quyen Kata performance and Fighting (men and women categories).

Time: from July 28 to July 30 (competition)
Venue: Phu Tho Stadium, District 10, Ho Chi Minh city.
Championsphip Opening Ceremony at 19:00 on July 28
Championsphip Closing Ceremony at 19:00 on July 30

On this occasion, World Vovinam Federation will hold the Senior Meeting in order to review the international Vovinam movements in the last 2010 and discuss on the coming activities in 2011.

Time: at 9:00 on July 28
Venue: Rex hotel, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city.

On behalf of WVVF Executive Committee and the Championship Organizing Committee, I would like to extend our warm greetings and our kind invitation to all distinguished members of WVVF Executive Committee and leaders of National Vovinam

Federations/Associations to attend in the WVVF Senior Meeting and observe the interesting Championship.

The WVVF and Vietnam Organizing Committee will cover expense of food and accommodation for all invited guests during the Championship and Senior Meeting.

We are looking forwards to your precious attendance and hope to see you again soon in Vietnam.

P/s: please confirm your participation and inform your travel schedule so that we can prepare well for the logistic.

On behalf of WVVF Executive Board
Secretary General
VO DANH HAI
 
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WORLD VOVINAM FEDERATION (W.V.V.F)
02 Dinh Tien Hoang St. DaKao Ward, Dist. 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: contact@vovinam.org.vn
Ref. No: 06-11/CV-WVVF
 
Announcement of
THE 2ND WORLD VOVINAM CHAMPIONSHIP
VIETNAM, 25TH – 31ST JULY, 2011
To: - All members of World Vovinam Federation
- National Vovinam Federations/Associations
Re: Official invitation to the second World Vovinam Championship
 
Dear Sirs/Madams,
In order to implement the activity plan of the first term of the WVVF Executive Council, pursuant to the decision of WVVF leaders in the meeting of WVVF standing committee on January 25th 2011, World Vovinam Federation head office would like to announce that the second
World Vovinam Championship will be held in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam from 25th to 31st of July, 2011, hosted by Vietnam Vovinam Federation.

Each National Vovinam Federations/Associations and countries of Vovinam
movement may send one team to the Championship, including one leader, one coach and athletes. The organizing committee will cover food, lodging and transportation for 10 members of the delegation (2 officials and 08 athletes). Additional participants will have to pay 150 USD per person per day.

Delegations are requested to confirm your participation and submit all obligatory documents/registration forms to the World Vovinam federation and Vietnam Organizing committee at the time appointed. Also, name list and personal information of the participants should be informed to the Organizing committee in official documents.

Please contact us at:

WORLD VOVINAM FEDERATION
Headquarter: 02 Dinh Tien Hoang st., Da Kao ward, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Tel: 848 38933007. Fax  848 39110558
Email: contact@vovinam.org.vn

In the enclosed documents, you will find all necessary information about the event.
We are at your disposal for any additional information or clarification that you might need.

On behalf of WVVF Executive Board
Secretary General
VO DANH HAI
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The 2nd World Vovinam Championships 2011
July 27 to 30, 2011 - Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam


World Vovinam Federation: Tel: 848 38933007. Fax  848 39110558
E-mail: contact@vovinam.org.vn - Hotline: Mr Hien 84932796500

REGULATIONS

1. ORGANIZER: WORLD VOVINAM FEDERATION (WVVF)
2. HOSTED BY: VIETNAM VOVINAM FEDERATION (VVF)
3. DATE: July 27 to July 30, 2011
4. VENUE: Phu Tho Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh city - VietNam
5. VISA : In order to ensure the smooth issuance of visas, each country/region is asked to contact the nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate for necessary paperwork and begin proceeding one month prior to departure at the latest. The Organizing Committee will send necessary document upon request, such as an invitation
letter. Information for the documentation must be provided without delay.

Each country is also asked to pay attention to the validity of passport for each delegation member. (It must be valid until the date of re-entry into each country).

6. ELIGIBILITY: The Member Federations / Associations of World Vovinam Federation

7. CATEGORIES:

7.1. Quyền (Kata perfpormance)
7.1.1. Male categories:
Single form:
1. Ngũ môn quyền (Five-gate form)
2. Thập thế bát thức quyền (Ten-technique, Eight-principle form)
3. Tinh hoa lưỡng nghi kiếm pháp (Ying-Yang sword form)
4. Tứ tượng côn pháp (Four-element staff form)
5. Nhật nguyệt đại đao pháp (Sun-Moon broadsword form)
Team form:
1. Đòn chân tấn công (leg-attack technique ¡V 4 players, each performs 4 leg attack
techniques)
2. Song luyện kiếm (Pair sword form)
3. Song luyện Mã tấu (Pair machete form)
4. Song luyện số 3 (Pair form No.3 without weapon)

5. Song luyện dao (Pair knife form)
6. Đa luyện tay khong nam (male multiple training ¡V 01 player defends against 03
others without weapon)
7. Đa luyện vũ khí nam (male multiple training ¡V 01 player defends against 03
others with weapon)
8. Quyền đồng đội nam (3 players perform Long Ho Quyen together)
7.1.2. Female categories:
Single form:
1. Long Hổ quyền (Dragon - Tiger form)
2. Song dao pháp (Dual knife form)
3. Tinh hoa lưỡng nghi kiếm pháp (Ying-Yang sword form)
4. Thai cực đơn đao pháp (Aspect broadsword single form)

Team form:

1. Song luyện kiếm (Pair sword form)
2. Quyền đồng đội nữ (3 players perform Thap Tu Quyen together)

7.1.3. Team category (male and female)

1. Tự vệ nữ (Female Self-defense)
2. Đa luyện tay khong nữ (1 female defense against 3 males without weapon)
3. Đa luyện vữ khí nữ (1 female defense against 3 males with weapon)

7.2. Đối kháng (fighting)

7.2.1. Male categories:

1. Below and up to 51 kg
2. Over 51 kg to 54 kg
3. Over 54 kg to 57 kg
4. Over 57 kg to 60 kg
5. Over 60 kg to 64 kg
6. Over 64 kg to 68 kg
7. Over 68 kg to 72 kg
8. Over 72 kg to 77 kg
9. Over 77 kg to 82 kg
10. Over 82 kg to 90 kg
11. Over 90 kg

7.2.2. Female categories:

1. From 45 kg to 48 kg
2. Over 48 kg to 51 kg
3. Over 51 kg to 54 kg
4. Over 54 kg to 57 kg
5. Over 57 kg to 60 kg
6. Over 60 kg to 65 kg
7. Over 65 kg

Note: each match will be divided into 3 halves, duration: 3 minutes (real time) per half.

8. METHODS OF COMPETITION:

Competition is conducted in accordance with the WVVF Refereeing Rules.

9. COMPETITORS REQUIREMENTS:

9.1. Competitor's age

There is no age limit for competitors.
Reminder: For competitors under 18 year old, the second entry must be countersigned by
parent / guardian.

9.2. Competitor's nationality

Contestant must hold the same nationality of their National Federation. Contestants are required to show his / her passport during the nationality control procedure, in order to confirm their nationality.

9.3 Competitor's gender

The female competitors may also have to undergo the Gender Control. The competitor that is
able to produce a produce a gender certificate issued by an official institution will be exempted.

9.4 Uniform

All Vovinam uniform must be in accordance with the WVVF regulations. The sewing of identification of the jacket (abbreviation of country/region) will be done on 26 - 27 Judy, 2011 from 9:00 to 18:00 each day.
Competitors are required to attend the opening, awarding and closing ceremonies in Vovinam uniform or official track-suit. It is expected that each delegation will have a uniform appearance.

9.5 Health qualification:

All competitors must have a certification to ensure athlete¡¦s good health condition enough for the sports competition. This health certification documents should be submitted together with national team¡¦s registration upon your arrival in Vietnam. Otherwise, the Organizing committee will set up a health-checking time for all athletes on registration day.

10. REGISTRATION:

10.1 Each Federation / Association may enter ONE (1) competitor or team in each category.
10.2 Limitation: each Federation / Association can only apply:

- NOT exceed 8 male Kata Quy.n categories and 4 female Kata categories.
- NOT exceed 2 performances of team Kata (male and female combined).
- NOT exceed 8 male fighting categories and 4 female fighting categories.

10.3 All entries for competitors must be listed on the enclosed forms and must be submitted to the following address:

World Vovinam Federation: Tel : (848) 38933007 – Fax: (848) 39110558
E-mail: contact@vovinam.org.vn - Hotline: Mr Hien 84932796500

10.3 National flag

Each National Federation / Association is required to bring two (2) National Flags (120 cm X 180 cm) and National Anthem (short version in cassette or CD) for ceremonies.

10.4 Deadline:

- Preliminary Entry by number: NO LATER THAN May 30, 2011.
- Final Entry and Questionnaire: NO LATER THAN June 30, 2011.
- Entry for Media: NO LATER THAN June 30, 2011.
- Hotel Reservation: NO LATER THAN June 30, 2011.
- Travel Schedule: NO LATER THAN June 30, 2011.

11. ACCREDITATION:

Two photos for each participant must be sent to the Organizing Committee together with the final entry form, for the issue of accreditation card. An accreditation card will be issued to each participant on his arrival at the Hotel and this accreditation card should be carried at all time.

12. EXPENSES

12.1 Accommodation
- The Organizing Committee ensures expenses for accommodation of 10 persons (02 officers and 08 athletes) from 27 to 30 July 2011.
- Additional participants will pay 150 USD/person/day to the Organizing committee.
- All National Federations have to make a reservation and payment (for additional participants) through Vietnam Vovinam Federation.

12.2 Land transport

The organizing Committee will provide transport from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the hotel upon arrival and from the hotel to Airport on departure. During the Championships, transportation will be provided between the venue, training sites and hotels at predetermined times and schedules.

12.3 Insurance

Each National Federation / Association will assume all responsibility for accident and health insurance as well as the civil liability for their contestants and officials. The WVVF and organizing committee refuse all the liability of any claims of illness, injury and death.

13. WEIGHT-IN:


Each day of the competitions, the weigh-in will be organized.
- Un-official weigh-in: 06:00-06:30
- Official weight-in: 06:30-07:00

14. DRAW:

The draw will be held immediately after the delegation meeting under the control and auspices of the WVVF. Each National Federation must send a delegate to attend the draw; a maximum of 2 delegates will be authorized.

15. REFEREES:

Team Referee: Each delegation can enter ONE referee (all expenses are to be covered by each team) who must hold a WVVF Referee Certification.
Nominated referees: appointed by the WVVF. (The accommodation expenses with meals for the nominated referees are to be covered by the Organizing Committee)

16. PRIZES:

* Thi quyền (performace technique competition)
1st place: Gold Medal
2nd place: Silver medal
3rd place: Bronze Medal

* Thi đối kháng (competitive contests)
1st place: Gold Medal
2nd place: Silver medal
Two 3rd places: Bronze Medals

17. SANCTION:

In case of any violation of the WVVF Rules and regulations, the Championship Regulation or any misbehavior during competitions, including anti-doping codes or any involvement in a smear campaign of any attempt against the WVVF or Vietnam government, sanctions can be concluded by the Championship Organizing Committee or WVVF leaders.
Athletes and Referees may be suspended of right/duty due to any disqualification or misbehaviors against the mentioned rules/regulation.
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18. DAILY SCHEDULE:


*. 26 Jul 2011 - Arrivals and registration of all officials
and delegations. 8:00 A.M
- International referee/coach seminar. 13:30
- Phu Tho Indoor Stadium

*. 27 Jul 2011 - Visiting Vovinam Foundation Hall 8:00 at Vovinam Foundation Hall.
- Head delegate meeting, technical meeting and drawing. 14:00 at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium
- Refereeing meeting. 14:00 at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium

*. 28 Jul 2011 - Unofficial weigh-in. (phú Thọ Indoor Stadium)
- Official weigh-in. 6:00
- Competitions: 6:30
- Opening ceremony. 8:00

29 Jul 2011 - Unofficial weigh-in. 6:00 - Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium
- Official weigh-in. 6:30
- Competitions: 8:00

30 Jul 2011 - Unofficial weigh-in. 6:00 - Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium
- Official weigh-in. 6:30
- Competitions 8:00
- Closing Ceremony19:00

31 Jul 2011 - Sightseeing/ Visit some Vietnam 8:00
Vovinam clubs
- Farewell party
 
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