SG Taekwon-Do School
International Taekwon-Do Federation 

The Definition of Belt

 

• 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.
   

• Red Belt
  Signifies Danger, cautioning 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.