White Belt 10th kup

Signifies innocence as that of the beginning student who
has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-do.

Yellow Tag 9th Kup


Yellow Belt 8th Kup

Signifies earth from which the plant takes root
and sprouts as Tae Kwon-do foundation is laid.

Green Tag 7th Kup



Green Belt 6th Kup

Signifies the plants growth as Tae Kwon-do skill begins to develop.

Blue Tag 5th Kup


Blue Belt 4th Kup

Signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into
a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-do progresses.

Red Tag 3rd Kup


RED BELT 2nd Kup

Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control
and warning the opponent to stay away.


Black Tag 1st Kup

BLACK BELT 1st Degree

Opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-do.
It also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear.