White belt signifies innocence as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of TaeKwon-Do
Yellow belt signifies the earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the TeaKwon-Do foundation is being laid
Green belt signifies the plants growth as the TaeKwon-Do skills begin to develop
Blue belt signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as the training in TaeKwon-Do progresses
Red belt signifies danger, cautioning the student to excercise control and warning the opponent to stay away
Black belt is the opposite to white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in TaeKwon-Do. It also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear