Our MissionIs to promote martial arts practices and philosophies as a sport and a way of life, to engage in character development, and to empower members toward social change.

ABOUT USCORE VALUES:CourageCommitmentCompassionCommunityPROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Physical DevelopmentCharacter DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentCultural Competency DevelopmentPreviously known as the American Vovinam Institute, Vovinam USA has incorporated as a 501C3 organization in 2007. As the governing body of Vovinam martial arts in the United States, Vovinam USA currently has five training locations throughout the country: New York, Charlotte, Sacramento, Bellevue & Seattle. Vovinam USA is a member of the World Vovinam Federation, the international governing body of the sport of Vovinam, headquarters in Vietnam, since 1938.

Physical DevelopmentCurriculum-based programs with a balanced “life-choice approach” to develop and enhance agility, muscular, skeletal and cardiovascular fitness through the practice of Vovinam martial arts. Programs and classes are inter-generational and non-discriminatory. Curriculum: Using belt colors and ranks Life-choice: Challenge members to “choose” a lifetime commitment to healthy lifestyle through the teachings of martial arts

Curriculum

Character DevelopmentApply and integrate traditional and modern approaches to important life-skills, such as: Self-respect, self-discipline, moral courage, selfless service, self-confidence, compassion and commitment to social justiceApply principles of Developmental Assets Model, which are based on identifying and strengthening positive traits and assets of the individuals, and empower them toward constructive outcomesPromote active communications

Leadership DevelopmentLateral & relational stages of leadership development: Exercise leadership skills through all levels of the curriculum Promote sportmanship and develop effective conflict resolution skills by challenging the participant’s verbal and non-verbal communication skills, team-work, motivational skills and leadership-by-example approach with increased responsibilitiesThe displays of these skills are culminating in various organizational and community events to help evaluate and validate the participant’s learning that can benefit the individual, the community and the organization

Cultural Competency DevelopmentIntegrated and comprehensive education with practical experience to understand and appreciate the values of cultural diversity and competency. Members will have opportunities to challenge their beliefs and have meaningful dialogues involving topics of diversity, cultural sensitivity, cultural identity, biases, and cultural maturity

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