Vovinam Vow and Pledges
Vow
Before the National Flag, symbolizing the indomitable spirit and the immortality of the nation
Before the Việt Võ Đạo Flag, symbolizing the glorious tradition and the magnanimity of the martial artist
Before the portrait of the Founder, symbolizing the spirit of sacrifice of the youth for the country and humanity
We, the new disciples, vow to follow the Founder's example:
- To live a pure and noble life
- To nurture a spirit of perseverance
- To diligently practice and train
To protect the honor of the Nation To serve the people and humanity To build a generation of Việt Võ Đạo youth
10 Pledges
As a Vovinam disciple, I
- Vow to master the Vovinam martial arts techniques in order to serve my country and humankind.
- Vow to faithfully promote Vovinam, and develop the next generation of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao disciples.
- Live with a united purpose, respect seniority, and love fellow disciples.
- Absolutely respect Vovinam’s rules, uphold the honor of a martial artist.
- Respect other schools of martial arts, only use martial arts to defend self and justice.
- Study diligently, train the mind, and cultivate moral conduct.
- Live a pure, simple, honest, and noble life.
- Develop an iron-willed determination to overcome tyranny and violence.
- Use sound judgment, persistently fight for what is right, and act resourcefully.
- Be self-confident, self-conquered, humble, generous, and always self-reflective.