VMA BELTS
Every belt represents a milestone on your journey
White Belt
Meaning: The white belt symbolizes a blank slate, just like a seed ready to grow. It represents purity, a beginner's mind, and the start of the learning journey.
What students can achieve: At this stage, students are learning the basics of martial arts: stances, simple techniques, and understanding the importance of discipline and respect.
Yellow Belt
Meaning: Yellow symbolizes the first rays of sunlight, a beginning to emerge and grow. It indicates the student’s foundation in martial arts.
What students can achieve: Students begin to develop their basic techniques and learn how to apply them in more structured ways. They also start building mental focus and perseverance.
Orange Belt
Meaning: Green represents the growth and development of the student, like a plant beginning to flourish.
What students can achieve: At this stage, students refine their techniques, expand their skills, and begin to understand deeper aspects of martial arts, such as timing, balance, and coordination.
Green Belt
Meaning: Green represents the growth and development of the student, like a plant beginning to flourish.
What students can achieve: At this stage, students refine their techniques, expand their skills, and begin to understand deeper aspects of martial arts, such as timing, balance, and coordination.
Blue Belt
Meaning: Blue symbolizes the sky and the expansion of knowledge. The student begins to see how much there is to learn.
What students can achieve: Students learn to combine their techniques fluidly, build on their previous skills, and become more proficient. They begin to focus on more advanced techniques and learn how to apply their skills in different situations.
Purple Belt
Meaning: Purple signifies a time of maturity and the development of more advanced skills. It’s a step toward mastering the art.
What students can achieve: At this level, students focus on perfecting their skills, mastering complex movements, and understanding the philosophy behind martial arts. They develop deeper mental discipline and emotional resilience.
Brown Belt
Meaning: Brown symbolizes a stage of refinement, like a tree growing tall and strong.
What students can achieve: Students start to teach others, fine-tune their techniques, and develop a more solid understanding of martial arts as a whole. They refine their skills and can apply their techniques with precision.
Red Belt
Meaning: The red belt represents danger, warning the student to exercise caution as they wield great power. It also signifies the deep intensity of their training and focus
What students can achieve: Students display a strong command of advanced techniques and begin to embody the full spirit of martial arts. They are role models, showcasing leadership and respect, while continuing to refine their skills.
Red/Black Belt
Meaning: The red/black belt symbolizes transition—a bridge between advanced student and master. It represents the culmination of disciplined effort and the readiness for the responsibilities of a black belt.
What students can achieve: Students at this level demonstrate mastery of their art, coupled with humility and wisdom. They begin to deepen their understanding of the philosophy and principles of martial arts while preparing for the lifelong journey of growth as a black belt.
Black Belt
Meaning: The black belt represents mastery and the culmination of years of training. It is not the end, but a new beginning.
What students can achieve: The student has demonstrated a high level of skill, understanding, and discipline. At this stage, students are not only experts in their techniques but also leaders in the martial arts community. They continue learning and growing, as martial arts is a lifelong journey.