White
White signifies the birth, innocence, or beginning
of a seed. A white belt student is a beginner searching for knowledge
of Tae Kwon Do.
Yellow
Yellow signifies the first beam of sunlight which shines upon the
seed giving it new strength with the beginning of new life. A yellow
belt is given to a student to signify his/her first ray of knowledge,
the opening of his/her mind, by the instructor.
Green
Green signifies the growth of the seed as it sprouts from the earth
and reaches toward the sun and begins to grow into a plant. A green
belt student learns to further develop and refine his/her techniques.
Blue
Blue signifies the blue sky the plant continues to grow toward.
A blue belt student moves up higher in rank just as the plant grows
taller. The light feeds the plant so it can continue to grow. The
student is fed additional knowledge of the Art in order for his/her
body and mind continue to grow and develop.
Red
Red signifies the red-hot heat of the Sun
as the plant continues its growth. As a red belt student is considered
higher in rank, he/she acquires more detailed knowledge, and just
as the plant grows slowly toward the Sun, so the red belt student
learns to be more cautious of his/her knowledge as his/her physical
abilities increase.
Black
Black signifies the darkness beyond the Sun. A black belt seeks
new knowledge of the Art. As he/she begins to teach others, he/she
begins planting new seeds, his/her students, many of which will
deeply take root into the Art, blossom and grow through the ranks
in a never-ending process of self-growth, knowledge, and enlightenment.
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The color belt
system is not just a representation of rank advancement, it is also
is an acknowledgement of individual personal growth. Such advancement
signifies not only growth within the dojang (training hall), but
that of positive character and growth outside of the dojang.