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signifies a birth, or
beginning, of a seed. A white belt student is a beginner searching for
knowledge of the Art.
Yellow
signifies the first beam of sunlight which shines upon the seed giving it new
strength with the beginning of new life. A yellow belt student is given
his/her first ray of knowledge, opening his mind, from an instructor.
Green
signifies the growth of the seed as it sprouts from the earth reaching toward
the sun and begins to grow into a plant. A green belt student learns to
further develop and refine his/her techniques.
Blue
signifies the blue sky as the plant continues to grow toward it. A blue belt
student moves up higher in rank just as the plant grows taller. The light
feeds the plant so it can continue to grow. The student is fed additional
knowledge of the Art in order for his/her body and mind continue to grow and
develop.
Red
signifies the red-hot heat of the Sun as the plant continues growing toward
it. A red belt student is higher in rank, he/she acquires more detailed
knowledge and, just as the plant grows slowly toward the Sun, so the red belt
student learns to be more cautious as his/her knowledge and physical abilities
increase.
Black
signifies the darkness beyond the Sun. A black belt seeks new knowledge of the
Art. As he/she begins to teach others, he/she begins planting new seeds,
his/her students, many of which will take root deep into the Art, blossom and
grow through the ranks in a never-ending process of self-growth, knowledge,
and enlightenment.
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