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The interpretation of the belt colors, which follows,
is but one of many possible meanings. For example, the color
blue could represent the water, as opposed to the sky, which
the plant receives in order to continue to grow.
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
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