The Red Stripe, also known as the Kicking Stripe, is awarded when a child shows a clear understanding of the kick they are learning for their belt level. Throughout their training, children are introduced to different kicks, and earning this stripe demonstrates that they can perform the technique with control, effort, and growing confidence. It’s a great way to recognise progress and help them stay motivated as they move through their belts.

The Blue Stripe, also known as the Balance Stripe, is awarded when Tigers can demonstrate good balance by standing on one leg while kicking out for a set number of kicks. The number of kicks increases as they progress through their belts, helping them steadily build control and coordination.

This exercise strengthens their core and ankles, improving overall stability — skills that support children not only in Taekwondo but also in everyday activities like running, jumping, and playing confidently.

The Green Stripe represents each student’s growing physical strength and resilience. To earn it, children complete a set number of press‑ups, sit‑ups, and tuck jumps. The required numbers increase with each belt level, encouraging steady progress and helping students see how their hard work pays off.

This stripe isn’t just about Taekwondo. Building core strength, stamina, and coordination supports everyday activities—carrying school bags, playing sports, running, jumping, and simply feeling more confident in their bodies. It’s a fun, achievable way for students to develop lifelong healthy habits while celebrating their improvement.

The Brown Stripe focuses on developing strong, accurate, and technically correct punching skills. At each belt level, students learn a specific punching combination designed to match their stage of training. They are taught how to form a proper fist, strike with the correct knuckles, and maintain good posture and alignment.

To earn this stripe, students must demonstrate that they can remember their combination and perform each punch with control, precision, and confidence. This helps build coordination, focus, and upper‑body strength—skills that support both their Taekwondo progress and everyday physical activities.

The White Stripe focuses on helping students develop clean, controlled kicking technique without relying on a target. At each belt level, children are given specific kicks to learn and practise. To earn this stripe, they must show they can perform their kicks at the correct height, with good balance, accuracy, and proper Taekwondo form.

Kicking without a target builds strong fundamentals—students learn to control their bodies, maintain stability, and understand the mechanics of each kick. These skills support their progress in Taekwondo and improve overall coordination, confidence, and body awareness in everyday activities

The Grey Stripe recognises a student’s behaviour both inside and outside of Tigers. It is the only stripe that can be removed if a child is not showing respectful, responsible behaviour. This teaches an important life lesson: actions have consequences, and the choices we make matter everywhere—not just in Taekwondo.

To earn and keep this stripe, students are expected to listen well, show kindness, follow instructions, and demonstrate good manners at home, school, and in class. The Grey Stripe helps children understand that positive behaviour is a skill they can practise, improve, and be proud of

The Black Stripe is awarded once a student has earned all their other stripes to a strong and consistent standard. It represents readiness, responsibility, and the confidence to take on their next belt challenge.

When a child receives this stripe, it shows they have demonstrated solid technique, good behaviour, and steady effort across all areas of their training. The Black Stripe signals that they are fully prepared and ready to take part in their grading.