Methodology
Martial arts as a tool for education.
Our own methodology, registered with Brazil’s Ministry of Culture, passing on to children and teens the same foundation that shaped the Nogueira brothers.
The foundation
What drives us
“Grit, discipline and resilience have always been part of the Nogueira brothers’ lives.”
- Grit
- Discipline
- Resilience
On the mat
The 6 black belt principles
Every student pledges to use martial arts only for good, defensively and positively, to help themselves and others.
- Discipline
- Honesty
- Modesty
- Respect
- Self-control
- Perseverance
Before the first technique
Student pledge
When I put on the Instituto Irmãos Nogueira gi, I pledge:
Read the full 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.