The particular color in a karate belt used to designate rank was originally dictated by economic concessions. A participant who did not want to buy a new belt each time he or she achieved a new rank could dye the old belt with a darker hue which obliterated the previous color. For example, the first level is white, which can then be dyed to the second level of yellow, which can then be dyed to the third level of orange, etc, until the ultimate level is reached of the coveted black belt.
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