Belts
A Black Belt is simply a White Belt that never gave up.
One of the most exciting experiences of your Martial Arts training is rank testing for your next colored belt. This is an EARNED OPPORTUNITY that is scheduled and based on your continuous growth and development in the Martial Arts. Although colored belt ranks may appear to be the same within the various disciplines and styles of Martial Arts, United Studios of Self Defense has structured a system of required material outline for each belt rank. This structure will ensure you are continuously expanding your skills and gaining the necessary physical and mental principles towards your next belt rank.
Hachikyu
White is the color of innocence. The White Belt symbolizes one who’s mind and spirit are “blank;” one who knows little or nothing about the Martial Arts. It is the color of the beginner.
Shichikyu
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.
Rokkyu
Orange is also the color of the sun, but at its zenith. The Orange Belt indicates the first flash of day has matured; on whose skill and understanding are reaching new heights.
Yonkyu
Purple is the color of courage. The Purple Belt symbolizes that a student has started to unite mind, body and spirit
Gokyu
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.
Yonkyu
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.
Ikkyu
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.
Judan
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.