Belt Colors

Question 1

White belt

Answer 1

10th gup. Beginning, being pure. Open to seeking knowledge, leadership, teaching, and discipline from elders in Dojang.

Question 2

Orange belt

Answer 2

8th gup
first major change, change is serene, subtle, quiet, gentle, and barely noticeable.
The principal Tae symbolized joyfulness, symbolized by a lake. State of one’s mind kept firm and gentle so that a clear mind, smile, and virtue prevail.

Question 3

Yellow belt

Answer 3

9th gup
sunlight grow
Urged to consider concept as you do first poomse.
“Heaven provided rain and the sun provides light, and together they make things grow. This is the basis of all things.”
honor and discipline

Question 4

Green

Answer 4

7th gup.
maturing entity.
persevering and accepting
The role of an intermediate member of the dojang. Also being a leader to the younger belts.

Question 5

Green with a blue tip

Answer 5

continued growth
increasing their leadership traits

Question 6

Blue

Answer 6

blue
reaching towards the heavens
increasing knowledge
Midway point.
Must learn to grow in martial arts

Question 7

Blue with a red tip

Answer 7

Blue with a red tip
coming change
preparing to be an advanced student
Signifies the higher movement in ranking system.
Red signifies power.
Thought of leaving intermediate level

Question 8

Red belt

Answer 8

red belt
power of knowledge
force to respect yourself and seniors and juniors
Share knowledge with younger belts.
Power must be harnessed with caution, control, and only unleashed when no alternative present.

Question 9

2nd gup

Answer 9

Red with 2 black tips
increased power and knowledge
teaching skills
Amplifying respect to themselves, seniors, and juniors.
Power is built and forged with caution and respect.

Question 10

1st gup

Answer 10

Red with one black stripe
signaling the coming metamorphosis
maturity, increased knowledge
Final visual change.
Days ending rays of light, red mixed with darkness of night.
Power encompasses honor, discipline, courage, and technique