Blue belt: Represents the color of Hope. This rank signifies the hope that a new Vovinam disciple will further discover, study and succeed in the art of Vovinam.
Yellow belt: Represents the color of the Earth. This rank signifies the art of Vovinam has become an unbreakable part of Vovinam disciple’s body.
Red belt: Represents the color of Fire. This rank signifies the art of Vovinam has become a guilding torch for the Vovinam disciple.
White belt: Represents the color of Purity. This rank signifies the art of Vovinam has reached its highest standard – the Patriarch of Vovinam.
| Rank | Vietnamese name | Belt color | Training period | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TỰ VỆ | Tự Vệ | Blue | Self defending beginner | |
| NHẬP MÔN | Nhập Môn | Navy Blue | 6 months | Confirmed practitioner |
| 1 CAP | Lam Đai Nhất | Navy Blue | 6 months | Confirmed practitioner |
| 2 CAP | Lam Đai Nhị | Navy Blue | 6 months | Confirmed practitioner |
| 3 CAP | Lam Đai Tam | Navy Blue | 1 year | Confirmed practitioner |
| HOÀNG ĐAI | Hoàng Đai | Yellow | 1 year | Instructor |
| 1 DANG | Hoàng Đai Nhất | Yellow | 2 years | Professor |
| 2 DANG | Hoàng Đai Nhị | Yellow | 2 years | Professor |
| 3 DANG | Hoàng Đai Tam | Yellow | 3 years | Professor |
| 4 DANG | Chuẩn Hồng Đai | Red | 3 years | Probationer Master |
| 5 DANG | Hồng Đai Nhất | Red | 4 years | Master |
| 6 DANG | Hồng Đai Nhị | Red | 5 years | Master |
| 7 DANG | Hồng Đai Tam | Red | 5 years | Master |
| 8 DANG | Hồng Đai Tứ | Red | 5 years | Master |
| 9 DANG | Hồng Đai Ngũ | Red | 5 years | Master |
| 10 DANG | HỒNG ĐAI LỤC | Red | 5 years | Master |
| BẠCH ĐAI | BẠCH ĐAI | White | Patriarch Master |