WINNING CIRCLE BELT REQUIREMENTS


The following colors have profound significance and are entrenched in Korean dynasties (Koguryo and Silla). Black, red, and blue denoted the various levels of hierarchy during these dynasties. These colors represent a student's progression in Tae Kwon Do. PLEASE SELECT YOUR CURRENT BELT DESIGN TO VIEW THE NEXT BELT'S REQUIREMENTS.

Color

Gup

Belt design

Signification

White
10th

White Belt

Innocence, as that of a beginning student in Tae Kwon Do with no previous knowledge of the art.

Yellow Stripe
9th

Yellow Stripe

Yellow
8th

Yellow Belt

Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root comparable to the laying of a foundation in Tae Kwon Do.

Green Stripe
7th

Green Stripe

Green
6th

Green Belt

Signifies the plant's growth as the skills in Tae Kwon Do begin to develop.

Blue Stripe
5th

Blue Stripe

Blue
4th

Blue Belt

Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon Do progresses.

Red Stripe
3rd

Red Stripe

Red
2nd

Red Belt

Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

Black Stripe
1st

Black Stripe

Double Black Stripe
1st -1

Double Black Stripe

Black Belt (1st degree)

1st Degree Black Belt

Opposite of white, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do. Indicates also the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

Black Belt (2nd degree)

2nd Degree Black Belt

Black Belt (3rd degree)

3rd Degree Black Belt

Black Belt (4th degree)

4th Degree Black Belt