COLOR BELT RANKS & CHARACTER TRAIT
COMMITMENT
"You no longer talk about things, you do them."
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Beginners Class
9th Kyu
ATTITUDE
"You can't always control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude."
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Beginners Class
8th Kyu
RESPONSIBILITY
"You are responsible for your training. Success – if it's to be, it's up to me."
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Intermediate Class
7th Kyu
DETERMINATION
"Many begin, not everyone finishes – push yourself through the hard times."
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Intermediate Class
6th Kyu
PERSISTENCE
"The only way you will fail to achieve your goal is to quit – the secret is to keep trying."
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Advanced Class
5th Kyu
CONFIDENCE
"You have developed the confidence that comes from regular effort and hard work."
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Advanced Class
4th Kyu
QUALITY
"Take pride in the little differences that, added together, make the big difference."
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Advanced Class (Teens & Adults)
Graduate Class (Children)
3rd Kyu
LEADERSHIP
"Your example of setting the tone inspires and brings out the best in others."
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Graduate Class
2nd Kyu
INTEGRITY
"The kind of person that people trust, honest and forthright – all you say reveals your inner self."
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Graduate Class
1st Kyu
ASPIRATIONS
"Effort over time equals success – your dreams helped you reach this far..."
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Graduate Class
BLACK BELT