THE BELT AND UNIFORM SYSTEM

The belt and uniform in martial arts represent the individual worth of the practitioner. In the way of Kung Fu, the uniform and the belt demonstrate the technical and philosophical course of the practitioner in a visible way, both to show a membership and also to denote the rank, that is to say the degree of seriousness of the practitioner and the level of responsibility he must assume. Schools that originate from the Shaolin system wear their uniforms with a specific code of ethics that reflects Buddhist, Confusionist and Taoist science philosophies.

The Shaolin Kung Fu system is made up of three belts: the black belt, the red belt and the white belt, as well as three uniform colors: white, gray and black. The red color represents sacrifice and perseverance. The gray color symbolizes the qualities acquired through hardship. It is also the transition between white and black which represents the principle of Yin-Yang and the complete cycle of the student throughout his journey in the Way of Kung Fu.

At the start of the long course, one wears one’s belt with pride and halfway, the belt is worn under the uniform in order to show humility, which corresponds to the level of Master. Pride must first blossom to make room for humility. Once this level is reached, the need to expose the belt and the exploits is considered futile.

As you advance in the process, Masters and Grand Masters who have proven themselves must take a step back and give way to others. They hide behind their uniform and their belt as the artist knows how to hide behind his works and let his art speak.

The route is like the natural cycle of the seasons or the sunrise that lights up the day, before giving way to the night where everything flees, hides and is silent.

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