Admission Forms
Timperly : Broomwood Community Well-being Centre, Mainwood Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7JU
Bank Transfer Details
Bank Name: Monzo
Account Name : VISAI LTD
Account number: 64134248
Sort Code: 040003
Please let us if you would require option to pay using credit cards. Note additional charges would be applicable (1.5% + 20 p per card payment)
Grading system
Here is a short explanation and signification of the kung-fu belt system, colour and their meaning.
Kung-fu has coloured belt ranks from beginner to advance. Opportunities to progress through these ranks usually occur approximately every three months or 25 sessions in a club setting.
These promotion opportunities (or ‘gradings’) test student’s knowledge of basic technique, Movements, self defence and sparring skills. Some grades also include a degree of theory testing of rules, general understanding and knowledge of Kung-Fu. It can take approximately three to Five years of training from a beginner level to achieve black belt. All Visai Martial Arts members receive a graduation award certificate and British Council for Chinese Martial Arts membership number from National Governing Body of Chinese Martial Arts (which should be renewed Yearly).
New students begin at White Sash and advance to Black Sash.
In kung-fu, practitioners traditionally wore a wide band of fabric named” sash” around the waist to protect their body during training.
The coloured system was later adopted to represent the level of the students. There is also a signification to each colour, which corresponds to the levels of progression of the student throughout their development.
Below is a short description of the symbolism of each Grade.
-
White – New Beginning. The student starts their journey, he/she opens mind to new information. The white symbolizes a white page on which knowledge will be added.
-
Yellow – Curiosity. The student starts to discover the art, he/she is exposed to some basic knowledge, and interest grows. Yellow is the colour of light, which involves the first rays of sunshine.
-
Orange– Determination. The student now possesses some knowledge, his/her skills increase, as well as desire to improve even more. The orange colour symbolizes energy and enthusiasm.
-
Green– Growth. The students acquires more maturity, body and mind take shape. Green invoques the colour of nature, and life.
-
Blue– Control. The students learns to master better their body and mind. Blue is the colour of calm, and symbolizes comprehension.
-
Purple– Strength. The students now possesses efficient techniques, and confidence of reaching the higher levels increases. Purple is associated to power and ambition.
-
Brown– Stability. The student now has the skills, and the maturity to understand the value of efforts invested. Brown symbolizes seriousness, and responsibility.
-
Red– Mastery. The student now knows the techniques and is able to apply them. He/She then searches for deeper understanding of the art through practice and contribution. Red is the colour of authority, and mystery.
-
Black Belt – Leadership. The student dedicates themselves to the art by teaching to the next generation. They are now a teacher, but they are still, and forever a student. Black symbolizes energy, courage and confidence.