The Institute · Our commitment
The black belt starts within.
Before learning their very first technique, every student at the Institute makes a pledge.
The 6 principles of the black belt
- Discipline
- Honesty
- Modesty
- Respect
- Self-control
- Perseverance
Student pledge
When I put on the Instituto Irmãos Nogueira gi, I pledge:
- To live by the six principles of the black belt: discipline, honesty, modesty, respect, self-control and perseverance.
- To use martial arts only for good, defensively and positively, to help myself and others.
- To never act in an abusive or offensive way.