SIGNIFICANCE OF BELT COLORS
There are seven belts: white, yellow, green, blue, brown, red and black. White is given to beginners and black is given to students who have progressed through the grades and have a solid foundation for learning the techniques of Taekwon-Do.
The definition of the belts are as follows :
White Belt
Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
Yellow Belt
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
Green Belt
Signifies the plant’s growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue Belt
Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
Brown Belt
The color of the ground where growing things are rooted firmly. Stability of physical and mental power is apparent.
Red Belt
Signifies Danger, cautioning the the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Black Belt
Opposite of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do, also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.