The TaeKwonDo Warriors of America Ranking System
(System Shown in from Beginner to Black Belt Only)
(Black Belt Ranking System not Shown)
| Rank | Color | Min. Time in Rank | Hyung (form) |
| White Belt | White | 2 Months | Chon-Ji |
| Yellow Belt | Yellow | 2 Months | Dan-Gun |
| Advanced Yellow Belt | Yellow w/Black Stripe | 2 Months | Do-San |
| Green Belt | Green | 2 Months | Won-Hyo |
| Advanced Green Belt | Green w/Black Stripe | 2 Months | Yul-Gok |
| Blue Belt | Blue | 2 Months | Joon-Gun |
| Advanced Blue Belt | Blue w/Black Stripe | 2 Months | Toi-Gye |
| Purple Belt | Purple | 2 Months | Hwa-Rang |
| Advanced Purple Belt | Purple w/Black Stripe | 2 Months | Hwa-Rang |
| Red Belt | Red | 2 Months | Choong-Moo |
| Advanced Red Belt | Red w/Black Stripe | 2 Months | Choong-Moo |
| 1st Degree Black Belt | Black | 4 Months | Gwang-Gae |
*If you are coming from another style of TaeKwonDo or other martial arts, please call the closest center to set up an appointment to try a class. The Chief Instructor will evaluate your performance and place you in the ranking system according to your technical and proficiency level.
Rank Skips are not allowed.