| Explanation of the Belt System |
WHITE The beginner's belt color. White
represents a primitive stage of development. White
also symbolizes purity. Thus, a seed as it lies
dormant beneath the snows of winter.
represents a primitive stage of development. White
also symbolizes purity. Thus, a seed as it lies
dormant beneath the snows of winter.
YELLOW: Yellow is the first real stage of
growth and development, like the new
growth that appears in spring. At this level,
a student first begins to reveal their
newfound knowledge.
growth and development, like the new
growth that appears in spring. At this level,
a student first begins to reveal their
newfound knowledge.
ORANGE: At orange belt, students should
have a basic understanding of beginning
techniques. Orange represents the
knowledge that begins to emerge like the
budding of a young plant in spring.
have a basic understanding of beginning
techniques. Orange represents the
knowledge that begins to emerge like the
budding of a young plant in spring.
GREEN: Green represents the speedy
development of youth as summer arrives.
Students at this level are still continuing to
grow in their knowledge and understanding of
the art.
development of youth as summer arrives.
Students at this level are still continuing to
grow in their knowledge and understanding of
the art.
RED: Red represents blood, life, energy, attention, and
control. The students power and techniques begin to bloom
and ripen, as they begin to mature as martial artists. Now the
student begins the preparation of mind and body for the final
step needed to attain the rank of chodan.
control. The students power and techniques begin to bloom
and ripen, as they begin to mature as martial artists. Now the
student begins the preparation of mind and body for the final
step needed to attain the rank of chodan.
BLUE: Midnight blue represents maturity, respect, and honor. It symbolizes a
mastery of basics, calmness, dignity, and sincerity. This level is the final stage of
one life cycle and the beginning of the next. Thus, it is not the end of a students
growth, but rather symbolizes a willingness and dedication to the students further
training in the martial arts.
mastery of basics, calmness, dignity, and sincerity. This level is the final stage of
one life cycle and the beginning of the next. Thus, it is not the end of a students
growth, but rather symbolizes a willingness and dedication to the students further
training in the martial arts.
| The Philosophy of the Midnight Blue Belt |
Many traditional Tang Soo Do/Soo Bahk Do schools use a dark midnight blue colored belt for dan ranks, rather than the
more common black belt. There are several reasons for this. Historically, it is thought that the Hwa Rang Dan warriors of
ancient Korean wore a very similar outfit to the uniform that we wear today, which was trimmed in a dark blue. We wear
midnight blue to reflect the traditional Korean heritage of our art. Philosophically, black is the darkest color possible,
symbolizing death or an ending. Midnight blue symbolizes the knowledge which has been absorbed, but it is not so dark
that it cannot absorb more color (knowledge). Thus, the midnight blue belt is seen only as a new beginning, where a
student may continue to learn and refine their technique, and begin to gain greater insight into their art. The solid midnight
blue belt is worn for 1st thru 3rd dans, with white or gold stripes on the left end of the belt to indicate rank. For 4th dan
(master level) and above, a midnight blue belt with a red stripe all the way through the center is worn.
more common black belt. There are several reasons for this. Historically, it is thought that the Hwa Rang Dan warriors of
ancient Korean wore a very similar outfit to the uniform that we wear today, which was trimmed in a dark blue. We wear
midnight blue to reflect the traditional Korean heritage of our art. Philosophically, black is the darkest color possible,
symbolizing death or an ending. Midnight blue symbolizes the knowledge which has been absorbed, but it is not so dark
that it cannot absorb more color (knowledge). Thus, the midnight blue belt is seen only as a new beginning, where a
student may continue to learn and refine their technique, and begin to gain greater insight into their art. The solid midnight
blue belt is worn for 1st thru 3rd dans, with white or gold stripes on the left end of the belt to indicate rank. For 4th dan
(master level) and above, a midnight blue belt with a red stripe all the way through the center is worn.
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