Level
Color
Meaning
Beginner
White Belt
Purity
Beginner
Dedication
Beginner
Blue Belt
Dedication
Beginner
Yellow Tip
Foundation
Beginner
Yellow Belt
Foundation
Beginner
Orange Tip
Adaptability
Beginner
Orange Belt
Adaptability
Intermediate
Green Tip
Strength
Intermediate
Green Belt
Strength
Intermediate
Brown Tip
Awareness
Intermediate
Brown Belt
Awareness
Advanced
Black Tip
Achievement
Advanced
Black Belt, 1st dan
Achievement
Advanced
Black Belt, 2nd dan+
New Beginning
Our Tip and Belt Color System
As part of the World Kanreikai Karate Organization, each stage of training is designed to gradually improve the student’s physical performance, concentration, and self-confidence.
New students wear a white belt. This belt illustrates their desire to learn and improve. At this stage, each student’s main concern should be to establish a regular training schedule, and comply with rules of conduct at the dojo. He or she will begin to learn the basics of karate.
Progression
Progress is measured by a gradation system. This system is reflected in the belt’s color. Hard work and discipline are necessary to achieve each grade. The Sensei will know when a student is ready to advance.
It is important to emphasize that a new belt does not solely reflect progress in terms of physical achievement. It also means that the student has an increased responsibility to improve and create an example for other students.
