Taekwondo Belt Ranking System

 

The colored belts are a system to determine where a student resides in their studies. Much like being called a Freshman, Sophomore, Jr. or Sr. It merely represents where you are at the moment.

The colors themselves are progressive and associated with philosophical meaning. Ponder this as you reach every new goal and celebrate with a new taekwondo belt.

 

 

White Belt:  The lack of color signifies purity and innocence. The novice has no knowledge of taekwondo.

 

Yellow & Orange Belts:  The colors of the rising sun. Seeds in the ground begin to germinate and grow. Basic taekwondo techniques begin to be learned.

 

Green Belt:  The color of growing things that all can see. Power begins to develop. 

 

Purple & Blue Belt:  The colors of the sky which growing things reach for. Physical and mental power starts to stabilize.

 

Red Belt:  The color of blood, the essential life force. Maturity, honor and respect are exhibited as character begins to perfect.

 

Brown Belt:  The color of the ground where growing things are rooted firmly. Stability of physical and mental power is apparent.

 

Poome Belt / Black Belt:  Black is the combination of all color. The final stage where technique is mastered within the humble and serene beauty of the plant.