TESTS FOR BLACK BELT TO DEPUTY RED BELT by Linh Thai

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Blue Belt III to Black Belt Student:_____________________ Date: _________ Examiner/Rank:_____________________________

TOTAL SCORE:

A. Philosophy Questions (30 pts): 1. What are the FIVE TENETS of Vovinam-VietVoDao? (5 pts) The FIVE TENETS of Vovinam-Việt Võ Ðạo are: 1/ All activities of VOVINAM-VVD must be based embracing humanity as deliverance – strong ethics as guiding principles, and tempered will as means of delivery. 2/ VOVINAM discipline is a grand family in which all disciples love and respects one another. This love and respect interweave to become the regulations of our discipline; they are the glue that keeps all disciples united to honor our discipline and to help each other to become more perfect human beings. 3/ VOVINAM discipline is always proactive in all aspects of youth education. 4/ All activities of VOVINAM do not convey political or religious influences. 5/ VOVINAM discipline always respects other martial arts disciplines in order to serve common purposes.

2. What are the three “must have” characteristics of a Vovinam Black-belt? (5 pts) 1/ In order to maximize the ability to instruct others, a Vovinam Blackbelt/instructor must not have neither a superiority complex nor an inferiority complex. 2/ A Blackbelt/instructor must have self-confidence in his/her technical competence, ethical competence, and a broad martial arts knowledge. 3/ A Blackbelt/instructor must respect and genuinely care for others.

3. Write a 1 – 2 page biography about yourself – your martial arts experience history. Explain how you came to Vovinam, what benefits have you gained? What and how can you contribute to the preservation of Vovinam? And what/how do you want to change to make Vovinam become more popular? (20 pts) Score: _______

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B. Technical Skill (70 pts): 1. LEG ATTACK TECHNIQUES 7 – 9 ÐÒN CHÂN TẤN CÔNG 7-9

(10 pts)

2. COUNTER ATTACK TECHNIQUES LEVEL II PHẢN ÐÒN CĂN BẢN TRÌNH ÐỘ 2

(10 pts)

3. FOUR-POST FORM TỨ TRỤ QUYỀN

(10 pts)

4. BREAKING OF A BOARD CÔNG PHÁ 1 MIẾNG VÁN

(10 pts)

5. 10 BASIC WRESTLING TECHNIQUES 10 THẾ VẬT CĂN BẢN: 1-10

(10 pts)

6. 2 SPARRING & 2 WRESTLING MATCHES 2 TRẬN ÐỐI KHÁNG VÀ 2 TRẬN ÐẤU VẬT

(20 pts)

For Extra Credit: If your GPA is 3.10 or above, you will get extra credit(s) accordingly for a maximum of 5 points. Extra credit can be earned through community service hours. Community service activities include the following examples demonstrations, civic projects, helping at soup kitchens, helping out the elders (other than your relatives), etc. Every ½ hour earn you 1 credit for a maximum of 10 credits. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM INSTRUCTOR/MASTER:

Score: _______

AMERICAN VOVINAM INSTITUTE BLACK BELT TO YELLOW I

Student:_____________________ Date: _________ Examiner/Rank:_____________________________

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A. Ethics & Essay (50 %, 50 pts possible)

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Essay: Characteristics and styles of leadership (min. 3 pages) – 35 pts. Which leadership style fits you best? How can you bring your leadership qualities to Vovinam’s teaching?

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150 hours of assisting instruction - 15 pts.

Score: _______

B. Technical Skills (50%, 106 pts possible) Five-Gate Form (Ngũ Môn Quyền)

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now all movements – 5 pts

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rformance (grace & spirit) – 5 pts

Counter-Attack level 3 (7 against straight & two-hand 3-7)

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now all movements – 11 pts

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curate & effective – 11 pts

Attack combinations 21-25 (Ðòn chiến lược 21-25)

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ccuracy - 5 pts

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rformance – 5 pts 12 defensive techniques against knife attacks

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now all movements – 12 pts

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curate & effective – 12 pts Double-knife form (Song Dao quyền pháp)

 now all movements – 5 pts

 rformance (grace & spirit) – 5 pts

Leg Attack Techniques 10-12

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ccuracy - 5 pts

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rformance – 5 pts

SPARRING: 2 MATCHES – 10 pts

WRESTLING: 2 MATCHES - 10 pts

Score: ______X 0.47 = _______ YELLOW BELT I TO YELLOW II

Student:_____________________ Date: _________ Examiner/Rank:_____________________________

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A. Philosophy Questions (50 %, 50 pts possible)

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Essay: Initial reflection on being an Instructor ( min. 3 pages) – what do you hope to achieve? What are your goals and what specific steps do you take to achieve them? (20 pts). 300 hours of instruction (30 pts). Extra credit 10 pts – Community service & public performance.

Score: _______

B. Technical Skills (50%, 90 pts possible) Square-Circle Fist Form (Viêm Phương quyền)

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now all movements – 5 pts

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rformance (grace & spirit) – 5 pts 15 basic swords techniques (15 thế kiếm căn bản)

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now all movements – 15 pts

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curate & effective – 15 pts

Attack combinations 26-30 (Ðòn chiến lược 26-30)

 ccuracy - 5 pts

 rformance – 5 pts

Leg Attack Techniques 13-15 (đòn chân tấn công 13-15)

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ccuracy - 5 pts

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rformance – 5 pts

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SPARRING: 2 MATCHES

(10 pts)

WRESTLING: 2 MATCHES (10 pts) 30 non-stop lobster jumps (10 pts) Score: ______ X 0.56 = _____

AMERICAN VOVINAM INSTITUTE YELLOW BELT II TO YELLOW III

Student:_____________________ Date: _________ Examiner/Rank:_____________________________

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A. Philosophy Questions (50 %, 50 pts possible)

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ESSAY: Please research and write one of the following choices … (20 pts) 1. School management 101: Basic requirements and overcoming challenges 2. Martial arts and the law: What are legal considerations? How to avoid legal issues and consequences?

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300 hours of instruction (30 pts). Extra credit 10 pts – Community service & public performance. Score: _______

B. Technical Skills (50%, 60 pts possible) Long-Fist Form (Thập Thế Bát Thức quyền)

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Know all movements – 5 pts

rmance (grace & spirit) – 5 pts

Perfo

Wrestling techniques from 11-20

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Know all movements - 5pts

rmance (accurate & effective) – 5pts

Perfo

Leg Attack Techniques 16-21 (đòn chân tấn công 16-21)

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Height - 5 pts

rate (legs lock) – 5 pts

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SPARRING: 2 MATCHES

Accu

(10 pts)

WRESTLING: 2 MATCHES (10 pts) 30 non-stop lobster jumps (10 pts)

Score: ______X 0.84 = _______

AMERICAN VOVINAM INSTITUTE YELLOW III TO WARRANT RED All red-belts must be rigorously examined by a Board of Examiners being chaired by at least ONE redbelt III dang (8th degree) and the results must be approved by the current Grand Master of the discipline to maintain a high standard of excellence within the Master level.

A. Philosophy Questions (50 %, 50 pts possible)

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ESSAY: Possible subjects for Minor Thesis (min. 5 pages) – 30 pts:  The power of belief in Vovinam: Observations and experience  On being a Vovinam master – Ethical & practical issues

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Independently operates a training center of at least 20 students (20 pts).

Score: _______

B. Technical Skills (50%, 116 pts possible) 12 basic long-staff techniques (12 thế côn căn bản)

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now all movements - 12 pts

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rformance (grace & spirit) – 12 pts Four-Elements Staff Form (Tứ Tượng Côn Pháp)

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now all movements – 5 pts

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rformance (accurate & effective) – 5 pts

12 defense techniques against machete (12 thế tay không chống mã tấu)

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ccuracy - 12 pts

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rformance – 12 pts 9 self-defense techniques against bayonet (4 thế tay không chống súng lê)

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now all movements – 9 pts

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 rformance (accurate & effective) – 9 pts

30 non-stop lobster jumps.

- 10 pts

SPARRING: 3 MATCHES

- 15 pts

WRESTLING: 3 MATCHES - 15 pts

AMERICAN VOVINAM INSTITUTE Score: ______ x 0.435 = _______%

AMERICAN VOVINAM INSTITUTE DEPUTY RED TO RED BELT I All red-belts must be rigorously examined by a Board of Examiners being chaired by at least ONE redbelt III dang (8th degree) and the results must be approved by the current Grand Master of the discipline to maintain a high standard of excellence within the Master level. A. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (50 pts): 1.

Solar-Lunar Kwan-Dao / Nhật Nguyệt Ðại Ðao (10 pts)

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 Completion  Power and grace 2.

12 Defenses against Axe Attacks / 12 thế tay không chống búa (10 pts)

 Accuracy  Effectiveness 3.

Snake Form / Xà Quyền or Jade Bowl Form/Ngọc Trản Quyền (10 pts)

 Completion  Spirit and grace 4.

9 defensive techniques against the bayonet / 9 thế tự vệ bằng súng lê (10 pts)

 Accuracy  Effectiveness 5.

Bayonet Form/Thương Lê Pháp (10 pts)

 Completion  Power and grace B. ETHICAL & LEADERSTHIP REQUIREMENTS (50 pts): Disciples testing at this level must prepare to defend his/her thesis in front of the Board of Examination. 6.

Possible subjects for a Thesis (min. 10 pages) – 30 pts:

 On Cương-Nhu development in martial arts – Theory and practice  On Mind-Body Revolution – Theory and practice  Independent Martial Arts research and Thesis

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Independent School(s) of … 20 pts:

 At least 50 active students and 4 active instructors