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