WORLD CHAMPION · NATIONAL COACH · INTERNATIONAL REFEREEREDOUANE
GUENDOUZI
From the mats of Algeria to the world podium — now building America's home for Vovinam in Chicago
Recognized across the global Vovinam family
WVVF
World
AVVF
Algeria
EVVF
Europe
FAV
Africa
AVF
Asia
USAVVF
USA
A LEGACY BUILT
ON GOLD &
DISCIPLINE.
Three pillars —
champion · coach · referee
WORLD CUP GOLD · GERMANY
2010
NATIONAL COACH
WORLD REFEREE
VIETNAM 2023IMPARTIALA CAREER MEASURED
IN GOLD & GENERATIONS
Two decades of excellence — from a single student in Algiers to a federation in Chicago.
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Years on the mat
Since 2001 — Algiers to Chicago
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World titles
Gold medals on the world stage
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Students trained
From beginners to world champions
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Nations in WVVF
One global Vovinam family
CHAMPIONCOACH. REFEREE.
FOUNDER.
For more than 22 years, Redouane Guendouzi has lived Vovinam — from the mats of Algeria to gold on the world stage. World Cup champion in Germany 2010, appointed National Coach of Algeria by ministerial decree, and trusted to referee the 7th WVVF World Championships in 2023. He shaped Belkheir Bouzid from age eleven into a three-time world champion. Today, from Chicago, he is building America's home for Vovinam — the USAVVF.
"He has trained world champions and carried Vovinam forward with discipline, professionalism, and integrity."— Master Mohamed Djouadj · Secretary-General, World Vovinam Federation
22+
Years on the mat
2010
World Cup gold · Germany
3×
World titles coached
2023
WVVF Worlds referee
BORN TO STAND OUT
From Algiers to Chicago — a federation forged by a world champion.
WORLD-CLASS LEGACY
BUILDING AMERICA'S
NEXT CHAMPIONS
Training programs for every age — structured the way the world stage demands
THE MASTER · USAWORLD CHAMPION
INTERNATIONAL REFEREE
Founder of the USAVVF — America's official home for Vovinam · Chicago, IL
EXPLORE FEDERATIONFROM ALGIERS
TO CHICAGO
22+ YEARS
Five defining milestones
2001
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Algiers, Algeria
A young Redouane steps onto the Vovinam mat for the first time. Under the guidance of Master Mohamed Djouadj, a 22-year journey of discipline begins.
2001
2001
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Algiers, Algeria
A young Redouane steps onto the Vovinam mat for the first time. Under the guidance of Master Mohamed Djouadj, a 22-year journey of discipline begins.
2010
2010
WORLD CUP GOLD
Germany
Redouane captures gold at the World Cup in Germany — the pinnacle of competitive Vovinam. A moment that put Algerian Vovinam on the global map.
2010
WORLD CUP GOLD
Germany
Redouane captures gold at the World Cup in Germany — the pinnacle of competitive Vovinam. A moment that put Algerian Vovinam on the global map.
2016
CONTINENTAL REFEREE
Cote d'Ivoire
Certified as an international referee, trusted to officiate at the continental level in Africa. Impartiality and technical mastery recognized across federations.
2016
2016
CONTINENTAL REFEREE
Cote d'Ivoire
Certified as an international referee, trusted to officiate at the continental level in Africa. Impartiality and technical mastery recognized across federations.
2023
2023
NATIONAL COACH
Algeria — Ministerial Decree
Appointed National Coach of Algeria by ministerial decree. Later that year, refereed the WVVF World Championship in Vietnam — the world's biggest stage.
2023
NATIONAL COACH
Algeria — Ministerial Decree
Appointed National Coach of Algeria by ministerial decree. Later that year, refereed the WVVF World Championship in Vietnam — the world's biggest stage.
2025
FOUNDER — USAVVF
Chicago, Illinois
From the mats of Algeria to the heart of America. Redouane founds the USA Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation, building a home for Vovinam in the United States.
2025
2025
FOUNDER — USAVVF
Chicago, Illinois
From the mats of Algeria to the heart of America. Redouane founds the USA Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation, building a home for Vovinam in the United States.
FRONT-PAGE
NEWS
11 NEWSPAPERS
Algeria's national press covered his world title — each clipping certified-translated to English
El Massa · المساء
Boudouaou honors its world champion
Le Jeune Indépendant
The city honors its world champion
Akhbar Elyoum · أخبار اليوم
The municipality & ministry pledge support
Akher Saâ · آخر ساعة
Boudouaou honors the world champion
El Djazair El Djadida
Honoring its heroes in « Vovinam »
Planète Sport
« They said... » — the experts speak
Every article above is an original Algerian press clipping, accompanied by a professional, ATA-certified English translation on file.
SEE THE RECORDTHE WORLD STAGE
BACKS THE MASTER
7 LEADERS
World, Europe & Africa vouch for him
EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS
التوصيات من الخبراء · Verified voices
“I recognize his contribution to raising global technical standards through the way he conducts himself in training and officiating contexts.”
Vittorio Cera
Chairman, Sport Commission · WVVF — Technical Director · EVVF
“At the 7th World Vovinam Championships 2023 he applied the rules consistently and maintained neutrality, in accordance with international standards.”
Thanh Nha Berrier
Deputy General Secretary · WVVF — General Secretary · EVVF
“I acknowledge his leadership in helping unify European standards through consistent coordination with officials and technical staff.”
Florin Macovei
President · European Vovinam Federation (EVVF)
And endorsed across the African continent —
“An exceptional individual with outstanding athletic and personal qualities — a valuable asset to lead a Vovinam project in the United States.”
“His professionalism, his collaborative attitude, and his dedication to advancing Vovinam within Africa were consistent throughout.”
“His professionalism, discipline, and constructive engagement make him a valued member of the African refereeing community.”
Adelusi Ojo Oluwadare
President · Nigeria Vovinam Federation
“I witnessed his strong mastery of Vovinam techniques, his discipline, and his professionalism in adhering to international standards.”
Apollinaire Ouédraogo
President · Burkina Faso Vovinam Federation
POSITIONS HELD
المناصب · Official roles & appointments
FOUNDER
USAVVF · Chicago
NAT. COACH
Algeria National Team
INT. REFEREE
WVVF Certified · 7th Worlds
4TH DEGREE
Master level · FAVV
CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS
الشهادات · Verified ranks & certifications
Advanced Technical RankFAVV RANK CERTIFICATE
African Vovinam Federation
Senior belt rankBELT PROMOTION
FAVV Ceremony
Certified examinerRANK-PASSING EXAM
Training course · FAVV
State recognitionMINISTRY DIPLOMA
Ministry of Youth & Sports
SOCIAL LIFE
الحياة الاجتماعية · زوج · اب · Beyond the mat
BEYOND THE MAT,
HE'S HOME.
Away from the world stage, the discipline that built a champion builds a family. A devoted husband and father, Redouane carries the same values — honor, patience, and presence — from the dojo to his home in Chicago.
HUSBAND
زوج
The same patience and dedication he brings to the mat, he brings home — a partner grounded in respect and shared values.
FATHER
اب
Passing the torch — the values of discipline, honor, and excellence shape the next generation, from his own children to every student he mentors.
MOMENTS THAT
DEFINED A CHAMPION
26 PHOTOS
Across 4 categories
FRONT KICKACTIONMaster Guendouzi throwing a high front kick by the lake in his blue Vovinam gi
CRANE STANCEACTIONCrane stance — knee raised, hands forward against the open sky
FLYING KNEEACTIONMid-air flying knee strike, belt streaming
SIDE KICKACTIONA high side kick extended against the sky
ON GUARDACTIONFighting guard close-up — Viet Vo Dao gi and the red-yellow belt
SPINNING FISTACTIONTurning into a spinning backfist by the water
GERMANY 2010COMPETITIONWorld Cup 2010 Germany — gold podium with Algerian flag
WORLD CUP DUOCOMPETITIONRedouane and teammate Bilel, fists raised with their World Cup 2010 medals
DOUBLE GOLDCOMPETITIONDouble gold medals — World Cup 2010
VIETNAM 2023COMPETITIONThe 7th WVVF World Vovinam Championship arena, Vietnam 2023
AFRICA GOLDCOMPETITIONWith an African champion draped in the Mali flag at a continental final
BORDEAUXCOMPETITIONTeam first-place podium — Bordeaux, France
BELT PROMOTIONCEREMONYBelt promotion ceremony — African Vovinam Federation
FAVV CEREMONYCEREMONYBelt promotion ceremony at FAVV
WVVF RANKCEREMONYRank certificate presentation with WVVF officials
RANK EXAMCEREMONYCertificate handover at rank-passing exam ceremony
FAVV CERTCEREMONYFramed FAVV rank certificate with officials
WITH DJOUADJCOACHINGWith Master Mohamed Djouadj — three medals at World Cup 2010
WEAPON FORMCOACHINGExecuting a đại đao (great-blade) weapon form in the dojo
MENTORSHIPCOACHINGMentorship — coaching alongside Master Mohamed Djouadj
NATIONAL TEAMCOACHINGThe Algerian national delegation with officials before a world championship
HOMETOWN HONORSCOACHINGTouring the career photo exhibition with local officials at his hometown honoring
REFEREE · VIETNAMPORTRAITRefereeing the 2023 WVVF World Championship in Vietnam
OFFICIATING PANELPORTRAITThe international refereeing panel saluting at the Vietnam 2023 Worlds
INTERVIEWPORTRAITInterview portrait in blue Vovinam gi
BROTHERHOODPORTRAITOff the mat — Redouane with lifelong friends and teammates
Every photo tells a story of discipline, sacrifice, and triumph.
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