Tang Soo Do Karate Rank Structure:
GRADE |
BELT |
MINIMUM TIME |
10TH Gup |
WHITE Belt | Beginners |
9TH Gup |
GOLD Belt | 2 Months |
8TH Gup |
ORANGE Belt | 6 Months |
7TH Gup |
BLUE Belt | 12 Months, (1 year) |
6TH Gup |
PURPLE Belt | 18 Months |
5TH Gup |
GREEN Belt | 24 Months, (2 years) |
4TH Gup |
BROWN Belt | 36 Months, (3 years) |
3RD Gup |
RED Belt | 48 Months, (4 years) |
2ND Gup Cho Dan Bo |
RED Belt (w/Black Stripe) | 60 Months, (5 years) |
1ST Dan Cho Dan |
BLACK Belt |
NOTE: These are the minimum time requirements. Meeting these minimum requirements demands consistent, diligent training on the part of the practitioner or student.
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