Significance of Colour
Within Taekwon-Do there are six various colours of belt, each with its own significance relating to student progress.
White
Signifies innocence, as that of the beginner student having no prior knowledge of Taekwon-Do
Yellow
Yellow signifies the Earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root, as a foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
Green
Green signifies the plants growth as the Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue
Blue signifies the heaven, to which the plant matures into a towering tree.
Red
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and opponents to stay away.
Black
Black being the opposite to white shows maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer is impervious to darkness and fear.