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<blockquote data-quote="Greg K" data-source="post: 7653120" data-attributes="member: 5038"><p>The colored belt system goes farther back than the introduction of Karate to the U.S.. The white belt and black belt were introduced by the founder of Judo in the late 19th century. Brown (adult)/Purple (for non adults) was added next. </p><p></p><p>The additional colored belts were first introduced in the 1930's when Judo was introduced to Europe as an incentive for Western students. </p><p></p><p>The belt system was then adopted into other Japanese styles. Shotokan Karate's founder is thought to be the first to adopt it. Through him, it made it's way to Tae Kwon Do, because many of the original kwans that later be united under Tae Kwon Do were founded by people with training in Shotokan and/or Judo during the Japanese Occupation.</p><p></p><p>Other styles would see the popularity and success of the belt system and start adopting it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greg K, post: 7653120, member: 5038"] The colored belt system goes farther back than the introduction of Karate to the U.S.. The white belt and black belt were introduced by the founder of Judo in the late 19th century. Brown (adult)/Purple (for non adults) was added next. The additional colored belts were first introduced in the 1930's when Judo was introduced to Europe as an incentive for Western students. The belt system was then adopted into other Japanese styles. Shotokan Karate's founder is thought to be the first to adopt it. Through him, it made it's way to Tae Kwon Do, because many of the original kwans that later be united under Tae Kwon Do were founded by people with training in Shotokan and/or Judo during the Japanese Occupation. Other styles would see the popularity and success of the belt system and start adopting it. [/QUOTE]
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