Belts indicate a student’s stage of training. At Momentum, your coach uses the syllabus and grading requirements to explain what you should practise next. Check with your coach for the requirements that apply to your age and current grade.
Colour belts
Students begin at white belt and progress through colour-belt stages including yellow, green, blue and red. There are grades within the colours, so the colour alone does not tell you everything about a student’s next assessment.
Use the belt chart on this page as an introduction, then check the grading requirements and confirm any changes with your coach.
Poom and Dan ranks
Poom and Dan are the terms used for junior and senior black-belt ranks. Eligibility and conversion depend on the applicable rules. See our Poom and Dan information and Poom-to-Dan conversion page for student resources.
How students progress
Practise the techniques and pattern assigned for your grade. Your coach can identify what needs attention and explain when you are ready to apply for grading. Earning the next belt should follow demonstrated readiness, rather than a promised timetable.
Sparring and higher grades
Ask your coach which sparring components apply to your grade, how they will be taught and what equipment is required. For focused competition practice, see our specialised sparring class.
Support practice between lessons
Use the poomsae videos to revise the correct pattern, and bring questions to your next lesson. Our student hub brings the grading and training resources together.
Starting from white belt?
Use the class finder to compare locations, schedules and fees. Tell us your age and any previous training when you enquire.