belt rank

Colored skill indicator

Belt rank is a system of colored belts indicating skill level and progress in martial arts like judo, karate, and taekwondo.

White typically marks beginners, black marks advanced practitioners, with various colors between.

The specific colors and their sequence vary by discipline and school.

She tested for her next belt rank last Saturday.

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hierarchy/structure

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One who lacks experience

novice · untrained · self-taught · ungraded · white belt

achievement type

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Award for winning

medal · championship title · tournament win · prize · cup

ranking system type

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Award for winning

medal · certificate · letter grade · military rank · academic degree

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