We start off “pure as snow with no knowledge of Martial Arts” as is the White Belt Philosophy.  From there we learn, test and receive rank and belts in this order for...

Rank	Tae Kwon Do		Rank	Ho Shin Do
				Yellow Belt
	Yellow Belt			Orange Belt
	Orange Belt			Green Belt
	Purple Belt			Blue Belt
	Green Belt			Purple Belt
	Sr. Green Belt			Purple w/Red Stripe
	Blue Belt			Red Belt
	Sr. Blue Belt			Red w/Brown Stripe
	Brown Belt			Brown Belt
	Sr. Brown Belt			Brown/1 Black Stripe
	Red Belt			Brown/2 Black Stripe
	Sr. Red Belt			Black Belt
	1st Degree Black			1st Degree Black

Your belt is based on the knowledge you have received learned and tested for.  Wear your belt proudly, do not let it fall on the ground, get excessively dirty or mistreat it.  You have worked hard for it.

These belts represent our body and mind.  And when tied properly both ends are even, showing a balance between your body and your mind. 

When you forget or loose your belt your rank temporarily falls to the lowest in that class, regardless of your rank.  If you are disrespectful to your instructor, or in her/his eyes, to a fellow student your belt may be taken for the duration of that class, and returned when your instructor feels you are deserving of your rank again and all the responsibility and status it holds.