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School Belt System

The color white signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.
The color yellow signifies the earth. The beginning student begins to create a firm foundation in Tae Kwon Do technique, just as a seed begins to expand its root system deep in the earth as it begins to grow.
The color orange signifies the changes of Autumn, as the student's mind and body begin to develop and grow as a result of the new Tae Kwon Do experience
The color green represents growth, like that of the green plant as it sprouts out of the ground. The student has built a firm foundation and now begins to grow in the art of Tae Kwon Do.
The color blue represents the sky. Reminding the student to reach for the heavens and continue their Tae Kwon Do journey.
The color brown represents the ripening or maturing process as that of the advanced Tae Kwon Do student whose techniques are beginning to mature.
The color of blood signifies danger and is a warning to the student to temper her newly found skills and techniques with control and wisdom.
Jr. Black Belt is the final preparation stage before becoming a graduated Black Belt. Students wearing this belt must work really serious in their attitude and Martial skills.
The opposite of white signifies maturity and dignity, as that of a senior student of Tae Kwon Do who has learned the basic curriculum of Tae Kwon Do and is ready to become a true student of Tae Kwon Do.

Advanced Belts (not represented above):

Advanced Green, Advanced Blue and Advanced Brown belts are intermediate steps in order to gain more control and understanding before changing to the next solid color.


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