What do the belt colors mean?
The belt colors are symbolic. White signifies innocence. In martial arts tradition, the white belt became black after years of use. Modern martial artists now use colored belts to represent what level of training students are at. For example, a yellow belt represents the sun, as a new student has all the potential and promise of a new day. A brown belt represents winter, as the student has practiced long enough to achieve a high rank but now the promotional tests come at longer intervals. The red belt signifies danger, as the student getting closer to their goal. The Black Belt is a combination of all the previous colors and symbolizes the universe, which is unlimited.
