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