Karate Belt Order

Order of Karate Belts for Kids 4 to 13 Years Old, 14 and up and all Adults

KIDS KARATE BELT ORDER FOR 4 TO 13 YEAR OLDS

  • White
  • Yellow
  • Yellow/Black
  • Orange
  • Orange/Black
  • Red
  • Red/Black
  • Green
  • Green/Black
  • Purple
  • Purple/Black
  • Blue
  • Blue/Black
  • Brown
  • Brown/Black
  • Sho Dan Ho (Junion Black Belt, BlackWhite)

KARATE BELT ORDER FOR TEENS 14 YEARS OLD AND ALL ADULTS

  • White
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Black 1st Degree (Sho Dan)
  • Black 2nd Degree (Ni Dan)
  • Black 3rd Degree (San Dan)
  • Black 4th Degree (Yon Dan)
  • Black 5th Degree (Go Dan)
  • up to
  • Black 10th Degree (Usually reserved for the founder of a style)