Tae Kwon Do?

Question

HI!! I have a question.. does only tae kwon do give belts? or do other martial art types do too?

Answer 1

yes TKD give belts key word give
most if not all western styles have colored belts that students earn.

Answer 2

Most modern martial arts use belt systems, though you'll have a very hard time finding a system that's accurate in the states. Most Dojo (or dojang as they're called in tae kwon do) are, in the us, highly diluted and largely money based -eg. Test monthly or bi monthly, pay a fee, get a belt, etc... A sensei I had told me once

"Belts are good for holding up your pants, outside of that, they're hard for use."

It means skill dictates rank, not the color sash you wear. Before too much importance is placed on belts, especially in the states, keep in mind there are children with yellow belts who are just second rank in the east who can win a competition with black belts here. I've seen it a number of times while touring with demo teams and skills comps with my old TKD troupe - belts can be decieving. Trust your skill ;)

Answer 3

Most martial arts styles use belts to show how far the individual has come in their training. With each belt in tae kwon doe, you usually need 3 stripes to be able to test for the next belt. 1 stripe every month, green stripe if you need to improve. This was how my studio did it, cant speak for other studios out there.

Answer 4

MILLIONS of styles have belts, and/or variations of a belt system. Here's some examples:
The first belt used for martial arts began with Judo, and the darkening color of the ranks actually represented before how many bouts you won, as it got more dirty.

Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Jujutsu in nearly all cases (Minus special brands such as military modifications of styles) all have belt systems. They vary depending on the styles within these styles (For example: Karate has 600-800 different styles), but there's nearly always a belt system.

Krav Maga has a belt system.

Capoeira has "Cords" instead of belts, but the same concept applies (Albeit longer to recieve belts from work).

Arnis, Kenpo, Kung Fu (They have sashes instead of belts here), are included in this as well.

BJJ has belts.

Of course, in all of these cases: You're not given a belt, unless you're taking t3h evil mcdojo, where you get black belt for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLA! lol. You're suppose to earn it, and some have harder tests than others.

Answer 5

Most martial arts have a belt system.
You have to EARN the belts!
I study Tang Soo Do and have been told from the beginning and know first hand that advancements not a automatic thing. The belts are designed as an incentive to strive to master your art.
I have been denied a belt because my Master said " Although you know the moves and the forms, your technique needs some work."
"My goal is Black Belt, But I SRTRIVE for Master."

Answer 6

well since im korean i would know the best. =] tae kwon do has belts just like every other martial arts. there are tests and everything

Answer 7

Most martial arts do use a belt system for showing progress. There are actually only a handful that do not use a belt system.

Answer 8

Most martial arts have belt systems.

Answer 9

i believe most martial arts in the US atleast have a belt system even though some may give sashes instead its the same concept. i believe these styles dont have belts/ sashes though
krav maga
xma
mma
tai chi

Answer 10

Most martial art systems do....the only I know of that doesnt is Jeet Kune Do.