white belt
Martial arts starter
A white belt is the lowest rank in martial arts like judo, karate, and taekwondo, worn by beginners just starting their training.
The color signifies a blank slate—someone who has everything to learn.
Figuratively, a white belt is a novice at anything: I'm still a white belt when it comes to coding.
Inexperienced newcomer to field
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- fledglingInexperienced newcomer
greenhorn · trainee · newcomer · learner · newbie · tyro · recruit · tenderfoot
novice
Inexperienced newcomer to field
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
fledgling · greenhorn · trainee · newcomer · learner · newbie · tyro · recruit · tenderfoot · amateur
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- jiu-jitsuJapanese submission-based combat
aikido · dojo · sensei · gi · kata · rank · promotion · grading · stripe · progression
purity
Uncontaminated quality
beginning · potential · openness · receptivity · untainted · simplicity · readiness · eagerness
white beltblack belt
Martial arts mastery level
master · grandmaster · sensei · red belt · brown belt
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