USSD Belt Progression



	"A Zen Master living as a hermit on a mountain was asked by a monk 'What is the Way?' 'What a fine mountain this is," replied the Master. "I am not asking about the mountain. I am asking about the Way' 'So long as you cannot go beyond the mountain, my son, you cannot reach the Way.'"


PROGRESSING THROUGH THE RANKS
		WHITE
One of the most exciting experiences of your Martial Arts training is rank testing for your next colored belt. This is an EARNED OPPORTUNITY that is scheduled and based on your continuous growth and development in the Martial Arts. Although colred belt ranks may appear to be the same within the various disciplines and styles of Martial Arts, United Studios of Self Defense has structured a system of required material outline for each belt rank. This structure will ensure you are continuously expanding your skills and gaining the necessary physical and mental pricniples towards your next belt rank.		YELLOW
		ORANGE
		PURPLE
		BLUE
		GREEN
		RED
		BROWN BLACK
	Hachikyu: White is the color of innocence. The White Belt symbolizes one whos mind and spirit are "blank;" one who knows little or nothing about the Martial Arts. It is the color of the beginner.

	Shichikyu: Yellow is the color of the sun as well as the color of light and new riches. The Yellow Belt indicates that the light of a new day has begun to shine. It is the color of learning.

	Rokkyu: Orange is also the color of the sun, but at its zenith. The Orange Belt indicates tha first flash of day has matured; on whose skill and understanding are reaching new heights.

	Yonkyu: Purple is the color of courage. The Purple Belt symbolizes that a student has started to unite mind, body and spirit

	Gokyu: Blue is the color of the sky and ocean. The Blue Belt symbolizes that a student's aspirations have begun to expand to new horizons.

	Yonkyu: Green is the color of growth, grass and forests. The Green Belts symbolizes that the student has begun to absorb the light and started to blossom and bear fruit.

	Ikkyu Brown is the color of earth and solidity. The Brown Belt indicates ones techniques have become competent, the mind is fertile and the spirit is formed.

	Judan Black is the fusion of all colors. The Black Belt indicates one has gained all the traits of characterized skill necessary to surpass obstacles encountered on the "first day of the way." Black is the color of night. It shows that the first "day" is over and that a new day is coming. The student's journey has not ended, but merely begun. *A Black Belt is simply a White Belt that never gave up.*

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