Below is the belt system for White Tiger Tae Kwon Do. It requires a minimum of three years to attain the rank of Black Belt with a range of four years to six years being an approximate average.

	10th gup	White - Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.
	9th gup	Yellow - Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Tae Kwon Do is being laid.
	8th gup	Orange - The color orange signifies the changes of Autumn, as the student's mind and body begin to develop and grow as a result of the new Tae Kwon Do experience.
	7th gup	Green - Signifies the plant's growth as Tae Kwon Do skills begin to develop.
	6th gup	Blue - Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon Do progresses.
	1/2 step	Blue/white
	5th gup	Purple - The color purple represents the changing sky of dawn, as once again the student undergoes a new change and prepares for the transition to advanced student.
	1/2 step	Purple/white
	4th gup	Brown - The color brown represents the ripening or maturing process as that of the advanced Tae Kwon Do student whose techniques are beginning to mature.
	1/2 step	Brown/white
	3rd gup	Red - Signifies Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
	2nd gup	Red with white stripe.
	1st gup	Red with black stripe
	1st dan	Black - Opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do - also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
	2nd dan	Assistant Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 2 years)
	3rd dan	Assistant Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 3 years)
	4th dan	Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 4 years)
	5th dan	Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 5 years)
	6th dan	Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 6 years)
	7th dan	Master Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 7 years) At this rank a person receives the title of "Kwan Jang Nim"
	8th dan	Master Instructor (must remain at this rank at least 8 years)
	9th dan	Grand Master

** Half steps/white stripe ranks are belt levels where the material presented is significantly difficult to accomplish as a single step. In some circumstances students (mainly adults) may qualify to consolidate and skip white stripe levels and test for full rank.