Karate Belts
The Karate belt system is used in martial arts training to mark the progress a student has made in their study.
The student starts out at a low rank of belt (white) and progresses through the ranks (kyu and dan) to make it to the top (black) to instruct students him/her self. They have to advance through the ranks to show their honor and skill level. Each system has their own belt levels ranging from as few as (4) belts to as many as (10).
To advance through belts, they must show they are ready by doing a belt examination. Belt examinations could involve performing sets of katas, fighting other members of the dojo, or performing other tests that show proficiency of the art.
Read more about Karate Belts: Belt Order, External Links
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