Belts Information

Taekwon-Do incorporates a grading system of coloured belts to symbolise the standard to which that student has achieved. Click here to see a diagram of how to tie your belt.

White Belt (10th kup): Signifies innocence, as that of a new student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.

Orange Belt (9th kup): Interim stage between white belt and yellow belt.

Yellow Belt (8th kup): Signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.

Green Tags (7th kup): Interim stage between yellow belt and green belt.

Green Belt (6th kup): Signifies the plant's growth as the Taekwondo skill begins to develop.

Blue Tags (5th kup): Interim stage between green belt and blue belt.

Blue Belt (4th kup): Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses.

Red Tags (3rd kup): Interim stage between blue belt and red belt.

Red Belt (2nd kup): Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

Black Tags (1st kup): Interim stage between red belt and black belt.

Black Belt (1st Dan): Opposite of White, therefore signifies the maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.