Ranking |
Time Period |
Belt Color & Trim |
10th Gup |
Upon Permission |
White Belt – no stripe |
9th Gup |
Upon Permission |
Yellow Belt – no stripe |
8th Gup |
3 months |
Orange Belt – no stripe |
7th Gup |
3 months |
Orange Belt – 1 Green Stripe |
6th Gup |
3 months |
Green Belt – no stripe |
5th Gup |
3 months |
Green Belt – 1 Red Stripe |
4th Gup |
3 months |
Green Belt – 2 Red Stripes |
3rd Gup |
3 months |
Red Belt – no stripe |
2nd Gup |
6 months |
Red Belt – 1 Blue Stripe |
1st Gup |
6 months |
Red belt – 2 Blue Stripes |
1st Pre – Test |
6 months |
Light Blue Belt – no trim |
2nd Pre – Test |
6 months |
Light Blue Belt – no trim 1 white stripe |
1st Dan |
Upon Permission |
Midnight Blue Belt |
2nd Dan |
Upon Permission 24 Months |
Midnight Blue Belt |
3rd Dan |
Upon Permission 36 months |
Midnight Blue |
4th Dan |
Upon permission |
Red stripe centered through the length of the belt. |
In addition to improving physical abilities, authentic Tang Soo Do strengthens one’s spirit and attitude. Because of this, advancement from one rank to another is not granted on technical ability alone. A student must also demonstrate discipline, spirit and respect to earn a promotion. Beginning with a white belt, a student will take approximately four years to earn their black belt. Testing for each new rank depends on the student’s ability, regular class attendance and the instructor’s recommendation.
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