RMA Federation
Promotion Program & Rules
Real Martial Art (RMA) – Realistic Self-Defense System
Founder: Tarek Sayed Ibrahim
Importance of the Colored Belt (Kyu) Program
This stage is one of the most important phases for a beginner practitioner. The athlete must learn essential fundamentals of combat.
1.Self-confidence and continuous growth
2.Strong connection with the ground (balance, power, movement)
3.Coordination between limbs for effective technique execution
Focus Areas
• Flexibility training & conditioning
• Controlled combat movements
• Falls, stances & takedowns
• Proper striking techniques
• Basic terminology (salute, attention, etc.)
•Principles of Real Martial Art
•Basic stances: attention, ready, fighting stance
•General flexibility training
•Guard position (front guard)
•Punches: straight, reverse
•Kicks: front kick (body), round kick (body)
•Basic combinations (forward attack / backward defense)
•Falls: forward fall (low), rolling fall
•Physical conditioning ladder (core, push-ups, bridge – level 1)
•6 self-defense techniques, including escapes and basic takedowns
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Black Belt (Dan) – Importance
This stage represents the true foundation of the practitioner and the beginning of specialization.
Requirements
•Comprehensive understanding of combat (attack & defense)
•Strong connection with balance and movement
•High-level coordination and awareness
•Execution of techniques at no less than 75% efficiency
•Mastery of techniques with speed and power
•Advanced control and maximum force techniques
•Mastery of grappling, holds, and submissions
•Ability to teach and explain techniques
•Written explanation of 5 personal signature techniques
⚠️ No athlete may obtain a black belt without meeting all requirements and passing official tests
Black Belt 1st Dan – Program
Duration: 1 year (2 sessions per week)
•Full mastery of all stances and transitions
•Advanced mobility (including ground transitions)
•Full striking system
•Advanced falls (over 6 persons obstacle)
•Advanced takedowns
•Full combat performance demonstrating all techniques
•Minimum 15-page research paper covering 5 techniques
•Mastery of Katana (Japanese sword)
•Discussion of nerve & muscle anatomy
•6 improvised techniques for different weapon scenarios