Karate and taekwondo belts

The progression by colour

In karate as in taekwondo, the belt indicates the level of the practitioner. In karate, in France, the progression follows the order white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, then black, which opens the dan grades; two-colour belts, like the Danrho white and yellow, mark the intermediate stages for children. In taekwondo, the colour grades also lead to the black belt, and young black belts wear a red and black Poom belt.

The rest of the equipment

Karate and taekwondo also include:

• Karategi.
• Gloves.
• Protectors.
• Accessories.

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Embroidered, Velcro or rolled

The embroidered belt, like the taekwondo belts Kwon, four or five centimetres wide, bears the name of the practitioner or the grade in sewn letters: it celebrates the transition to the black belt. The Velcro belt, like the Kwon for children, fastens without a knot: the youngest can dress themselves and it doesn't come undone during class. The rolled belts, like the Metal Boxe and Sporti, which can be cut to the desired length, equip clubs for group grading sessions.

Competition and size

In karate competition, fighters wear a red or blue belt to be identified by referees, as required by the World Karate Federation; the adidas Elite sports the WKF logo. The blue Sporti rolled belt with a red trim is used for other club purposes. The belt is chosen according to the waist size: it wraps around the waist twice and leaves two ends of about twenty centimetres hanging after the knot. It is tied with a flat knot, at the front.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the order of belts in karate?

In France, the progression follows the order white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, then black, which opens the dan grades. Two-colour belts mark the intermediate stages for children.

How to choose the length of a karate belt?

The belt should wrap around the waist twice and leave two ends of about twenty centimetres hanging after the knot. Manufacturers indicate the length in centimetres or a size related to stature.

How to tie a karate belt?

Place the middle of the belt on your waist, wrap it around twice, cross the ends in front, pass the top one under both layers, then tie a flat knot. Both ends should be of equal length.

What belt for karate competition?

In competition, fighters wear a red or blue belt according to their side, so that referees can distinguish them. The adidas Elite WKF meets the requirements of the World Karate Federation.

How do grades work in taekwondo?

The colour grades, called keup, lead to the black belt and dan grades. The youngest first receive a poom belt, red and black, before attaining the black belt at the appropriate age.