On November 22, students at Vital Martial Arts Academy gathered to test their skills, demonstrate their discipline, and take the next step in their Kung Fu journey. A belt test is never just about the new rank; it is a celebration of the hours of sweat, repetition, and focus that happen when no one is watching.

Reaching New Heights

While every student displayed incredible spirit, we want to take a moment to highlight a few significant milestones achieved during this test.

A massive congratulations goes out to John Estrin, who earned his Blue Belt with Red Stripe. This rank signifies a deepening understanding of our curriculum and a high level of technical precision in his forms. Great work, John!

We also want to recognize Allen Lozovsky for earning his Blue Belt. Crossing into the blue belt ranks is a major achievement in a martial artist’s life, marking the transition from beginner to intermediate levels of Kung Fu. Well done, Allen!

Belt test November 22, 2025: John Estrin, Vital Yarashevich
Belt test November 22, 2025: Allen Lozovsky, Vital Yarashevich

The Full Promotion List

We are proud of every single student who stepped onto the mats yesterday. Please join us in congratulating the following students on their new ranks:

Blue Belt with Red Stripe:

  • John Estrin

Blue Belt:

  • Allen Lozovsky

Green Belt:

  • Maria Marzac
  • Anthony Marzac

Yellow Belt with Green Stripe:

  • Leonardo Girasol

White Belt:

  • Piero Borlando
  • Sebastian Martinez Berezhnyi
  • Stefano Borlando

The Journey Continues

To those who were promoted: wear your new belts with pride, but remember that mastery of Wushu is a lifelong pursuit. Your new rank brings new responsibilities and new challenges.