Blake's Universal Martial Arts
White Belt – This is where everyone begins. The color white symbolizes the student’s innocence and ignorance of Taekwon-do
Yellow Belt – The first full color, this belt means that the student is beginning to learn and create a foundation in Taekwon-do. The color yellow represents the ground or earth in which the seed of knowledge has been planted and will grow.
Green Belt – This belt is in my experience, a milestone. I would say that most people never make it past this point. The student’s Taekwon-do knowledge and experience is growing at a good pace now. The color green represents the plant as it sprouts and begins to grow.
Blue Belt – At this point, the student should have a good foundation in Taekwon-do and is prepared to begin learning more advanced techniques and theories. The color represents the sky toward which the plant reaches as it matures into a tree.
Red Belt – My favorite definition: The red belt is a student who knows quite a bit about Taekwon-do, enough to be dangerous. Now, the student must learn control, a crucial skill. The color red signifies danger, warning others to stay away and reminding the student to practice control.