MEANING OF THE BELT COLORS
The
color of the belts used is by no means merely
some random selection of colors to distinguish
the different ranks. Each belt color has a
meaning symbolizing advancement and increased
awareness.
The color belt system is not just a
representation of rank advancement, it is also
is an acknowledgement of individual personal
growth. Such advancement signifies not only
growth within the dojang (training hall), but
that of positive character and growth outside of
the dojang.
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 signifies a birth, or beginning, of
a seed. A white belt student is a beginner
searching for knowledge of the Art.
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 student
is given his/her first ray of knowledge, opening
his mind, from an instructor.
Green
signifies the growth of the seed as it sprouts
from the earth reaching toward the sun and
begins to grow into a plant. A green belt
student learns to further develop and refine
his/her techniques.
Blue
signifies the blue sky as the plant continues to
grow toward it. 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
signifies the red-hot heat of the Sun as the
plant continues growing toward it. A red belt
student is 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 as his/her knowledge
and physical abilities increase.
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 take root deep into the Art,
blossom and grow through the ranks in a
never-ending process of self-growth, knowledge,
and enlightenment.
Thanks to Grand Master
James S. Benko, Ph.D.
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Belt Size Chart |
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| Size | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Belt Length | 80" | 82" | 88" | 96" | 104" | 112" | 120" | 130" | 140" | 150" |
| Uniform Size Chart |
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| Uniform Size | Clothing Size | Height | Weight |
| 00 Child | 4-6 | 3'5"-3'10" | 40-55 lbs. |
| 0 Child | 6-8 | 3'10"-4'3" | 55-70 lbs. |
| 1 Child | 8-10 | 4'3"-4'8" | 70-90 lbs. |
| 2 Child | 10-12 | 4'8"-5'1" | 90-110 lbs. |
| 3 Adult | Small | 5'1"-5'6" | 110-140 lbs. |
| 4 Adult | Medium | 5'6"-5'11" | 140-170 lbs. |
| 5 Adult | Large | 5'11"-6'2" | 170-200 lbs. |
| 6 Adult | X-Large | 6'2"-6'5" | 200-230 lbs. |
| 7 Adult | XX-Large | 6'5"-6'8" | 230-260 lbs. |
| 8 Adult | XXX-Large | 6'8"-6'11" | 260-290 lbs. |