orange belt
Plural
orange belts
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(martial arts) a belt that signifies a beginner level of proficiency, above white and yellow belts
An orange belt is a beginner-to-intermediate level in many martial arts, typically awarded after the yellow belt. It represents a stage where the student has developed basic skills and techniques and is becoming more confident in their practice. Achieving an orange belt shows that the student has made significant progress, learning new movements and understanding the martial art more deeply. At this level, students continue to refine their abilities and are preparing for the next stage in their training, which often leads to the green belt.
- He earned his orange belt after passing the test.
- She tied her orange belt tightly before starting the class.
- His goal is to advance from orange belt to green belt.
- The dojo held a ceremony to award orange belts to new students.
- He remembered the day he received his orange belt fondly.