White is the color of innocence. The White Belt symbolizes one whose mind and spirit are "blank"; one who knows little or nothing about the Martial Arts. It is the color of the beginner.
Yellow is the color of the sun as well as the color of light and new riches. The Yellow Belt indicates that the light of a new day has begun to shine. It is the color of learning.
Orange is also the color of the sun, but at its zenith. The Orange Belt indicates that first flash of day has matured; one whose skill and understanding are reaching new heights.
Purple is the color of courage. The Purple Belt symbolizes that a student has started to unite mind, body and spirit.
Blue is the color of the sky and ocean. The Blue Belt symbolizes that a student's aspirations have begun to expand to new horizons. (Blue Belt with GREEN Stripe)
Green is the color of growth, grass and forests. The Green Belts symbolizes that the student has begun to absorb the light and started to blossom and bear fruit. (Green Belt with BROWN stripe)
Brown is the color of earth and solidity. The Brown Belt indicates ones techniques have become competent, the mind is fertile and the spirit is formed. (Brown 3rd, 2nd & 1st degree)
Black is the fusion of all colors. The Black Belt indicates one has gained all the traits of characterized skill necessary to surpass obstacles encountered on the "first day of the way." Black is the color of night. It shows that the first "day" is over and that a new day is coming. The student's journey has not ended, but merely begun.
United Studios of Self Defense
Ranking System
A BLACK BELT IS MERELY A WHITE BELT THAT DIDN'T GIVE UP!
