Belts are a way to mark progression through training and proficiency levels

Though there is much debate over the legend of how the belt system got started for martial arts, one thing is certain and that is that the belt system is a ranking method used to mark progress through training and proficiency levels. A diligent student can expect to achieve their first black belt rank in about two to five years, but progress depends as much on attitude as it does physical talent.

Beginner

White

Yellow

Purple

Orange

Intermediate

Blue

Green

Brown

Advanced

Red

Red with Black stripe

Black