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Karate belts
Karate belts are worn by students during various levels of training. Officially called the Kyu system, different colors of belts designate rank depending on the level of training. There are 10 levels of training that a student must pass before achieving the coveted black belt.
The Kyu system actually originated from Judo, whose founder, Kano Jigoro, had the idea to use karate belts to show rank. Until a student achieves black belt, they are still considered in initiation. The white belt is the tenth level of Kyu and assigned to beginners who have to pass each level in descending order until they have reached the first level.
All of the karate belts have a different set of corresponding requirements and practices. During the initial lessons, students have to practice stance, balance and coordination to move on to a new belt-color. In the upper levels, speed and power are added, which the student must learn to move on.
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