Frequently Asked Questions

Novice Level:
1.   White
2.   White/Yellow Stripe
3.   Yellow
4.   Yellow/Orange Stripe
5.   Orange
6.   Orange/Purple Stripe
Intermediate Level 1:
7.   Purple
8.   Purple/Green Stripe
9.   Green
10.   Green/Blue Stripe

Intermediate Level 2:
11.   Blue
12.   Blue/Brown Stripe
13.   Brown
14.   Brown/Red Stripe
Advanced:
15.   Red
16.   Red/Black Stripe
17.   Black (1st Dan)
The reason is "motivation." Each
different belt color allows the student
to see the progress that he or she is
making towards the ultimate goal of
becoming a black belt. It also allows
others within the Tae Kwon Do
community to recognize the student's
level of experience.