Taekwon-Do belts

White: the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.

Yellow: signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes rot as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.

Green: signifies the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.

Blue: signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree, as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.

Red: signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, whilst warning the opponent to stay away.

Black: signifies maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do.  Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.